IND vs AUS Dream11 Team: Top 5 Fantasy Picks for India vs Australia 1st Test

IND vs AUS Dream11 team: There has been a never seen before hype for this BGT between India and Australia. India have retained the BGT twice after regaining it in 2016-17 series. Australia failed to regain the BGT in the previous 2 instances when it happened in their home. They are coming after demolishing West Indies and South Africa but this time it’s a different ball game altogether.

1. STEVE Smith

Steve Smith is an all time great player in red ball format. His numbers against any nation and in any conditions are astounding. He is an excellent option for captain in fantasy leagues

Tests vs IND	Runs	Average	Strike rate	Last 5 scores vs IND	Highest score vs IND
14	1742	72	55	55, 36, 81, 131, 8	192

2. Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli has regained his rhythm in the white ball format and coming back to his own in tests is the remaining thing in the bucket list for Virat Kohli. His records against Australia warrants a place for him in fantasy side.

Tests vs AUS	Runs	Strike rate	Highest score vs AUS	Average	Last 5 scores vs AUS
20	1682	52	169	48	4, 74, 23, 0, 82

3. Marnus Labuschagne

The run machine needs no introduction. He is the number 1 batsman at the moment in tests. He will be key to Australia’s success in this series.

Tests vs IND	Runs	Average	Strike rate	Highest score vs IND	Last 5 scores v IND
5	464	51	49	108	25, 108, 73, 91, 28

4. Pat Cummins

The Australian skipper would need to do bulk of the job with the ball in the pace bowling department in the absence of 2 of his favourite bowling partners in Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins.

Tests vs IND	Wickets	Average	Economy rate	Last 5 bowling figures vs IND	Best bowling figures vs IND
10	43	24	2.7	4/55, 2/94, 1/72, 4/29, 1/22	6/27

5. Ravichandran Ashwin

There has been a lot of talks over Ravichandran Ashwin leading upto the series, especially from Australian batsmen who are preparing for his threat quite extensively. He is a monster in Indian conditions.