IND vs AUS, 4th Test: Fantasy Predictions (Source: Twitter)
The fourth Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2023 will be played between India (IND) and Australia (AUS) at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The match is scheduled to start from Thursday, March 9th at 9:30 AM IST. Before the match starts let us look at some of the important stats, facts, the prime player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match. (IND vs AUS, 4th Test).
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India started the series off with a bang as they emerged victorious by convincing margins in the first two matches. They showed the grit to battle it out in tough situations and change the course of the matches even when they were nearly outplayed by the opposition. But in the third Test match, the Indian batting line-up faltered against the Australian spinners and lost the match by 9 wickets. The fourth Test is a must-win for Team India for them to qualify for the WTC finals.
Australia have made a strong comeback in the third Test after dismal shows in the first two games. The Aussie spinners bowled well and the batters displayed great skill in handling the Indian spinners to win the Third match. Steve Smith will be leading the team once again in the last and final match and the team management will hope that their winning momentum continues in this match. They have already qualified for the WTC final with the win in the last match and they will now want Sri Lanka as the opponent in the Grand Finale.
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IND vs AUS, 4th Test: Pitch Report- Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
The pitch will be good for batting in the initial stages of the match. As the match progresses, the spinner will play a big role in the match. Much unlike the other grounds in the series, the pitch will turn faster and this will cause real trouble to the batters, especially in the 3rd and 4th innings of the match.
Numbers at the Ground (Tests)
Total Matches: 14
Matches won batting first: 4
Matches won batting second: 4
Matches drawn: 6
Average first innings score: 338
Average second innings score: 337
Average third innings score: 236
Average fourth innings score: 147
IND vs AUS, 4th Test: Head-to-Head
The Aussies have dominated the face-off over the years. But in recent times, India have shifted the course in their favour. But coming into the match, Australia is carrying a winning momentum and it will be a challenge for India to hold off the visitors.
Head-to-Head (Overall matches)
Total Matches: 105
India won: 32
Australia won: 44
Matches Drawn: 28
No Result: 1
Head-to-Head (Last Five matches)
India won: 4
Australia won: 1
Matches Drawn: 0
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test: Probable Playing XIs
India Team News
Team India is thinking about going in with Ishan Kishan in the match place of KS Bharat.
India Probable Playing XI
Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma (c), Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Ishan Kishan (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Mohammad Shami, and Mohammad Siraj.
Australia Team News
No major updates
Australia Probable Playing XI
Usman Khawaja, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith (c), Peter Handscomb, Chris Green, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Matthew Kuhnemann, and Todd Murphy.
IND vs AUS, 4th Test: Top Picks
- Rohit Sharma (IND): The Indian skipper has started the tournament on a great note. But Rohit Sharm has failed to convert the starts in the next few knocks. But Sharma is still the highest run scorer in the series and that makes him a prime pick for the match.
- Travis Head (AUS): The numbers may not reflect the fact that Travis Head's inclusion has been a boon to Australia. He is taking the attack onto the Indian spinners and that makes him a brilliant choice in the match.
- Axar Patel (IND): The Indian all-rounder has looked the most comfortable as a batter in the series. Axar Patel has scored 185 runs in the series and is the second highest run scorer. But more than his batting, the fact that makes him the best pick for the match is that he has picked up 20 wickets at the venue in two Tests.
- Nathan Lyon (AUS): The Australian off-spinner has been consistent with his line and length and have done a great job with the ball. With 19 wickets, Nathan Lyon is the highest wicket taker for Australian in the series. Lyon is a don't miss out choice for the match.
- Ravindra Jadeja (IND): The Indian all-rounder has been doing a great job with the ball. Ravindra Jadeja has picked up 21 wickets in the series and is the highest wicket taker. The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium will favour his style of bowling and that makes him a prime pick for the match.
IND vs AUS, 4th Test: Must Picks
India
- Rohit Sharma - 207 runs in 5 innings
- Axar Patel - 185 runs in 4 innings and 20 wickets in 2 matches at the venue
- Ravindra Jadeja - 21 wickets in the series
Australia
- Travis Head - 113 runs in 4 innings
- Nathan Lyon - 19 wickets in the series
- Marnus Labuschagne - 178 runs in 6 innings
IND vs AUS, 4th Test: Risky Picks
India - Virat Kohli, Cheteswar Pujara
Australia - Steve Smith, Matthew Kuhnemann
IND vs AUS, 4th Test: Best Captain and Vice-captain choices
- Rohit Sharma (IND)
- Nathan Lyon (AUS)
- Axar Patel (IND)
IND vs AUS, 4th Test: Team for Head-to-Head contests
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Wicketkeeper: Peter Handscomb
Batters: Rohit Sharma, Marnus Labuschagne, Usman Khawaja
All-rounders: Axar Patel, Ravichandran Aswhin, Ravindra Jadeja, Travis Head
Bowlers: Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Nathan Lyon
Captain: Axar Patel
Vice-captain: Rohit Sharma
IND: 6 Players; AUS: 5 Players
IND vs AUS, 4th Test: Team for Winner Takes All contests
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Wicketkeeper: Alex Carey
Batters: Cheteshwar Pujara, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Steve Smith
All-rounders: Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja
Bowlers: Mohammed Siraj, Matthew Kuhnemann, Nathan Lyon
Captain: Axar Patel
Vice-captain: Ravichandran Ashwin
IND: 7 Players; AUS: 4 Players
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