The highly anticipated Australia vs. India Test series is set to begin on January 3rd, 7:30 AM IST at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Both teams are coming off impressive performances, setting the stage for an electrifying contest. Australia, led by Pat Cummins, will rely on their formidable bowling lineup, while India, under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, will bank on their solid batting order.
Date: January 3, 2025
Time: 7:30 AM IST
Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney
Format: Test Match
The pitch at SCG is known to be batting-friendly in the initial days, with consistent bounce and pace. As the match progresses, spinners come into play, especially on Days 4 and 5. The average first-innings score at SCG is 356, making it essential for teams to win the toss and bat first.
1.Steve Smith (Australia): Consistent run-scorer with a solid Test record at SCG.
2.Yashasvi Jaiswal (India): Promising young talent with an aggressive playing style.
1.Pat Cummins (Australia): Australia's premier pacer with exceptional control and swing.
2.Jasprit Bumrah (India): Renowned for his deadly yorkers and ability to pick crucial wickets.
1.Rishabh Pant (India): Explosive batsman and reliable behind the stumps.
2.Alex Carey (Australia): Consistent performer with the bat and gloves.
1.Ravindra Jadeja (India): Dependable with both bat and ball, a key player in Tests.
2.Mitchell Marsh (Australia): Known for impactful performances in the middle order.
Team 1:
Wicketkeeper: Rishabh Pant
Batsman: Steve Smith - C, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Marnus Labuschagne, Virat Kohli
Bowler: Pat Cummins, Jasprit Bumrah, Mitchell Starc
All-Rounder: Ravindra Jadeja - VC, Mitchell Marsh, Washington Sundar
Team 2:
Wicketkeeper: Alex Carey - VC
Batsman: Travis Head, Rohit Sharma - C, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill
Bowler: Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland
All-Rounder: Ravindra Jadeja, Mitchell Marsh, Washington Sundar
Team 1:
Captain: Steve Smith
Vice-Captain: Ravindra Jadeja
Team 2:
Captain: Rohit Sharma
Vice-Captain: Alex Carey
1.T Kotlan (India): Limited experience in international cricket; could struggle under pressure.
2.S Abbott (Australia): Yet to prove himself in the Test format; might not get game time.
Australia:
India:
Rank | Player | Runs |
---|---|---|
1 |
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12972 |
2 |
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9999 |
3 |
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9282 |
4 |
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9276 |
5 |
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9230 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
---|---|---|
1 |
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16056 |
2 |
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13537 |
3 |
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12255 |
4 |
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11832 |
5 |
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10448 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
---|---|---|
1 |
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242 |
2 |
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221 |
3 |
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207 |
4 |
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195 |
5 |
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163 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
---|---|---|
1 |
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12 |
2 |
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8 |
3 |
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8 |
4 |
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6 |
5 |
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6 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
---|---|---|
1 |
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13906 |
2 |
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10866 |
3 |
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10480 |
4 |
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8607 |
5 |
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8113 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
---|---|---|
1 |
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9373 |
2 |
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8973 |
3 |
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7936 |
4 |
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7448 |
5 |
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7061 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
---|---|---|
1 |
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242 |
2 |
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221 |
3 |
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206 |
4 |
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152 |
5 |
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142 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
---|---|---|
1 |
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50 |
2 |
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19 |
3 |
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18 |
4 |
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15 |
5 |
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11 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
---|---|---|
1 |
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4231 |
2 |
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4223 |
3 |
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4188 |
4 |
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3911 |
5 |
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3777 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
---|---|---|
1 |
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3671 |
2 |
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3237 |
3 |
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3190 |
4 |
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3144 |
5 |
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2854 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
---|---|---|
1 |
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84 |
2 |
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82 |
3 |
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75 |
4 |
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74 |
5 |
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73 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
---|---|---|
1 |
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20 |
2 |
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17 |
3 |
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16 |
4 |
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15 |
5 |
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14 |