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IND-A vs AUS-A 1st Test Statistical Preview: Key Stats, Records And Head To Head Ahead Of The Clash

Soumyajit Dutta

IND-A vs AUS-A 1st Unofficial Test Statistical Preview [Source: @crate_pakad/X.com]IND-A vs AUS-A 1st Unofficial Test Statistical Preview [Source: @crate_pakad/X.com]

India A and Australia A will clash in the 1st unofficial Test of the Australia A tour of India 2025 on Tuesday, September 16, at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. The red-ball contest begins at 9:30 AM IST and promises a high-intensity battle as both sides look to test their depth ahead of bigger assignments.

Australia A

Australia A comes into the series with a lot at stake, as the selectors eye potential Ashes openers and red-ball performers. The batting unit features talents like Sam Konstas and Cooper Connolly, who will be eager to make strong cases and challenge India A in tough subcontinental conditions.

India A

India A are also stacked with young guns and domestic stars hungry for a breakthrough. Devdutt Padikkal’s return adds solidity at the top, while Shreyas Iyer provides flair in the top middle order. On the bowling front, Prasidh Krishna and Khaleel Ahmed bring strong names into the mix of players. With the spotlight on future India hopefuls, the hosts will aim to dominate and start the series on a high note.

IND-A vs AUS-A Head To Head Overview

Out of the 13 matches Australia A and India A played, the former bagged 5 wins while India A managed only one win. Meanwhile, 7 matches between them ended in a draw.

Ekana Cricket Stadium Lucknow Pitch Report

The Ekana pitch in Lucknow is expected to play slow and low, favouring spinners as the match progresses. With both black and red soil options, conditions could vary. Batters will face challenges due to inconsistent bounce, requiring patience and technique rather than aggression. Over five days, the surface is likely to deteriorate further, opening cracks and making run-scoring tougher.

India A and Australia A's Probable Playing XI

India A

Shreyas Iyer (c), Abhimanyu Easwaran, Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Narayan Jagadeesan (wk), Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Reddy, Tanush Kotian, Prasidh Krishna, Khaleel Ahmed, MJ Suthar

Australia A

Sam Konstas, Jack Edwards, Cooper Connolly, Campbell Kellaway, Fergus O'Neill, Nathan McSweeney, Oliver Peake, Liam Scott, Xavier Bartlett, Lance Morris, Todd Murphy

Top Run-Scorers in IND-A vs AUS-A Tests

We are considering only the players from the current squad.

Nathan McSweeney - 166 runs

Nathan McSweeney has piled up 166 runs in 2 Tests, averaging 55.33 with a highest score of 88*. He has struck 15 fours and a fifty, anchoring Australia A’s middle order. His consistency makes him a key batter to watch in the series.

Devdutt Padikkal - 151 runs

Padikkal has scored 151 runs in 2 Tests at an average of 37.75, with a best of 88. The elegant left-hander has hit 11 boundaries and one fifty so far. He continues to be India A’s reliable top-order contributor.

Dhruv Jurel - 148 runs

Wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel has impressed with 148 runs in just 1 Test, averaging 74.00. He smashed two fifties, including a fluent 80, showcasing his calm under pressure. His ability to balance keeping duties with scoring runs makes him vital.

Top Wicket-Takers In IND-A vs AUS-A Tests

We are considering only the players present in the current squad.

Prasidh Krishna - 10 wickets

Prasidh Krishna leads the pack with 10 wickets in 2 Tests, averaging 17.30. His best of 4/50 highlights his ability to strike early with the new ball. Economical at 2.93, he remains India A’s spearhead in red-ball cricket.

Fergus O'Neill – 5 wickets

O’Neill has managed 5 wickets in 1 Test, with a best of 4/55. He averages 16.80, showing his knack for breakthroughs at key moments. His discipline and swing make him a handy asset for Australia A.

Corey Rocchiccioli – 5 wickets

Rocchiccioli picked up 5 wickets in 1 Test, averaging 19.00. The spinner’s best of 4/74 showed his impact in longer spells. With an economy of 3.00, he adds balance to the Aussie attack.

IND-A vs AUS-A Key Stats

Australia A's Key Records

  • Fergus O’Neill has managed 5 wickets in 1 Test against India A, with a best of 4/55 and remains one of the best bets with the ball in the contest.
  • Sam Konstas has played 20 first-class matches, where he averages 30.34 with the highest score of 152.
  • Xavier Bartlett boasts an economy rate of 3.09 and 13 wickets from his 26 first-class appearances.
  • Cooper Connolly has played 5 first-class matches and boasts an average of 60.14 with 421 runs in his bag.
  • Todd Murphy has 100 first-class wickets to his name and has best figures of 7/86 from his 36 outings.

India A's Key Records

  • From his 2 ODI matches at Ekana Cricket Stadium, Shreyas Iyer boasts an average of 27 at a strike rate of 101.9.
  • Sai Sudharsan averages 36.8 from his 5 IPL games at Ekana and might be vital with valuable experience on the pitch.
  • Prasidh Krishna has bagged 2 wickets from his 4 overs in IPL at Ekana while maintaining a solid economy rate of 6.50.
  • Nitish Reddy boasts a strike rate of 250 at Ekana Cricket Stadium in the IPL.
  • Dhruv Jurel has a massive strike rate of 152.9 at Ekana from his single match, where he scored 52 runs without getting dismissed.

Records Which Could Be Broken In IND-A vs AUS-A 1st Unofficial Test

  • Abhimanyu Easwaran is 135 runs away from completing his 2000 first-class runs.
  • Dhruv Jurel is 54 runs away from completing 500 first-class runs.
  • Nathan McSweeney is 24 runs away from completing 500 runs in first-class cricket.
  • Australia A needs a total score of 658 to have the highest total in their first-class history.
  • A total score of 107 would become their lowest first-class score against any opponent.