INM vs AUM, IML 2025: Dream11 Predictions For Match 5 [Source: @MSohailAfzal10/x.com]
In the ninth match of the International Masters League 2025, India Masters (INM) will take on the Australia Masters (AUM). This match will be played at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara,India on Wednesday, March 05 at 7:30 PM IST.
Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 Predictions, the fantasy cricket tips, the pitch report, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
Hot Picks For INM vs AUM Dream11 Team Today
India Masters
Gurkeerat Singh Mann
- IML 2025 Form: 107 runs in 3 matches
- Gurkeerat Singh Mann is a versatile batter, who can accelerate the innings or stabilize when needed in the top, making him a crucial asset against Australia Masters. His off-spin bowling adds depth to the team’s bowling attack, providing a handy option in the middle overs.
Yuvraj Singh
- IML 2025 Form: 58 runs and 3 wickets in 3 matches
- Indian veteran all-rounder Yuvraj Singh is performing with both bat and ball in this tournament. He bagged 3 wickets in the last match and remained unbeaten with 31* in the first match and 27* in the second.
Dhawal Kulkarni
- IML 2025 Form: 5 wickets in 3 matches
- Experienced pacer Dhawal Kulkarni kept things simple and managed to get big rewards. In 3 matches in the competition, he picked up 5 wickets with the best figures of 3 for 21.
Australia Masters
Daniel Christian
- IML 2025 Form: 66 runs and 3 wickets in 2 matches
- Dan Christian is a useful all-rounder who can perform with both bat and ball. He has scored 34 runs off 13 balls and picked-up 2 wickets in the last game.
Shane Watson
- IML 2025 Form: 123 runs and 1 wicket in 2 matches
- The former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson brings immense experience and match-winning ability to the squad. He opens the batting and is a strong hitter of the ball, also his medium-pace bowling adds depth to the bowling attack.
Ben Dunk
- IML 2025 Form: 71 runs in 2 matches
- Wicket-keeper batter, Ben Dunk opens the batting and has the potential to make an impact. He has scored 56 runs off 29 deliveries in the previous match, he can be a good pick.
INM vs AUM Match 9 Weather And Pitch Report
Factor | Expected Condition |
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Weather | Hazy |
Pitch | Batting Friendly |
Weather - According to AccuWeather, the weather will be blend of clouds and sunshine. The temperature will be in-between 35°C-15°C and there is no chances of rain during the game.
Pitch Report - The pitch at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara is excellent for batting. The batters will get the better advantage of the conditions, where bowlers as usual, will be on the receiver's end. Any score more than 180 is competitive here.
Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara - Record Of Chasing Team in IML 2025
So far, three IML 2025 matches has been played here, the chasing teams won all the matches, they had a dominating hand over teams batting first on this surface. Therefore, the team that won the toss will prefer to bowl first.
INM vs AUM Match 9 Captain And Vice-captain Picks
Contests | Captain | Vice-Captain |
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Head to Head Contests | Daniel Christian | Yuvraj Singh |
Small League Contests | Dhawal Kulkarni | Ben Dunk |
Grand League Contests | Gurkeerat Singh Mann | Shane Watson |
INM vs AUM Match 9 Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Ambati Rayudu, Ben Dunk
Batters: Sachin Tendulkar, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Shaun Marsh
All-rounders: Yuvraj Singh, Shane Watson, Daniel Christian
Bowlers: Rahul Sharma, Dhawal Kulkarni, Ben Hilfenhaus
Captain: Daniel Christian
Vice-captain: Yuvraj Singh
INM vs AUM Match 9 Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Ben Dunk
Batters: Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Shaun Marsh
All-rounders: Yuvraj Singh, Shane Watson, Daniel Christian, Pawan Negi, Ben Cutting
Bowlers: Abhimanyu Mithun, Dhawal Kulkarni, Ben Laughlin
Captain: Gurkeerat Singh Mann
Vice-captain: Shane Watson
INM vs AUM Match 9 Expert Advice
The pitch at the Kotambi Stadium has been a brilliant for batting. Looking at how the track has played in the tournament, picking more batters and all-rounders would be a good choice for the game.