IND vs AUS 4th Test Dream11 Prediction, Playing 11, Pitch Report, Stats and Records

The iconic Boxing Day Test between India and Australia promises to be a thrilling spectacle as the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 kicks off on 26 December 2024 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

IND vs AUS 4th Test Prediction

With the series locked at 1-1 after a drawn third Test in Brisbane, both teams will be eager to seize the advantage in this pivotal encounter. India started the tour with a commanding victory in Perth, showcasing their all-round strength.

However, Australia roared back with a dominant win in Adelaide, leveling the series. The stakes are higher than ever in what has been an enthralling series so far. With the Border-Gavaskar Trophy evenly poised, the Boxing Day Test promises drama, excitement, and high-quality cricket. Fans can expect a gripping contest as both teams aim to take a decisive lead in the series.

MCG Pitch Report

The MCG offers a balanced track, ensuring an even contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers are likely to find assistance early in the match, while batters should enjoy favorable conditions for stroke-making as the game progresses. Spinners are expected to come into play later, adding another dimension to the contest.

Key Stats at MCG

Total Matches: 117
Matches won batting first: 57
Matches won bowling first: 42
Average 1st innings score: 307
Highest total: 624/8 (Australia vs Pakistan)
Lowest total: 36 (South Africa vs Australia)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Dream11 Prediction

WK: Rishabh Pant

BAT: Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Yashasvi Jaiswal

ALL: Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja

BOWL: Jasprit Bumrah, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon

India vs Australia 4th Test Playing 11

Australia Playing 11: Sam Konstas, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland

India Playing 11: KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Rohit Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj/Prasidh Krishna/Washington Sundar.

Australia vs India Squads for BGT 2024-25

Australia squad: Pat Cummins (c), Sean Abbott, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Travis Head (vc), Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Jhye Richardson, Steve Smith (vc), Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster.

India squad: Rohit Sharma (C), Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (Wk), Sarfaraz Khan, Virat Kohli, Prasidh Krishna, Rishabh Pant (Wk), KL Rahul, Harshit Rana, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Shubman Gill, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar.

Most Runs in Australia vs India Test Series 2024-25

Player	Runs	HS	Ave	SR	100	50	0
Travis Head (AUS)	409	152	81.80	94.23	2	1	–
KL Rahul (IND)	235	84	47.00	50.00	–	2	–
Yashasvi Jaiswal (IND)	193	161	38.60	55.94	1	–	2
Nitish Kumar Reddy (IND)	179	42	44.75	72.17	–	–	–
Alex Carey (AUS)	162	70	40.50	70.74	–	1	–

Most Wickets in Australia vs India Test Series 2024-25

Player	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Best Figures	Bowling Average	Economy	SR	4	5
Jasprit Bumrah (IND)	88.0	229	21	6/76	10.90	2.60	25.14	1	2
Mitchell Starc (AUS)	90.2	320	14	6/48	22.85	3.54	38.71	–	1
Pat Cummins (AUS)	89.4	336	14	5/57	24.00	3.74	38.42	1	1
Mohammed Siraj (IND)	83.1	311	13	4/98	23.92	3.73	38.38	1	–
Josh Hazlewood (AUS)	40.0	79	6	4/29	13.16	1.97	40.00	1	–

Border Gavaskar Trophy Results 2024-25

Match No.	Match Details	Venue	Date	Time (IST)	Result
1	India vs Australia,	Perth Stadium, Perth	Nov 22-26	7:50 AM	India won by 295 runs
2	India vs Australia, 2nd Test	Adelaide Oval, Adelaide	Dec 06-10	9:30 AM	Australia won by 10 wkts
3	Australia vs India, 3rd Test	The Gabba, Brisbane	Dec 14-18	5:50 AM	Match drawn
4	Australia vs India, 4th Test	Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne	Dec 26-30	5:00 AM	Match starts on Dec 26
5	Australia vs India, 5th Test	Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney	Jan 03-07	5:00 AM	Match starts on Jan 03