Australia (AUS) will be playing against India (IND) in the 3rd game of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 2024/25 at The Gabba, Brisbane on December 14 at 05:50 AM IST.

AUS vs IND (Australia vs India), 3rd Test - Match Information

Match: Australia vs India, 3rd Test
Date: December 14, 2024
Time: 05:50 AM IST
Venue: The Gabba, Brisbane

AUS vs IND (Australia vs India), 3rd Test Preview

Australia and India have played 2 matches in the tournament, with both teams winning one match each.

In their previous encounter in this tournament, Travis Head was the Man of the Match. Mitchell Starc scored the highest fantasy points for Australia with 193 match fantasy points while Nitish Kumar Reddy topped the fantasy points leaderboard for India with 121 match fantasy points.

AUS vs IND, The Gabba, Brisbane Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at The Gabba will allow for good stroke play and the batters will find it easy to bat on the surface. It will not allow a lot of assistance to the bowlers and wicket-taking is not going to be easy. The average 1st innings score in the last 20 matches is 248 runs. The team batting first has won 27% of its matches. 

Weather Report for The Gabba, Brisbane

The temperature is expected to be around 29°C with 60% humidity. Winds at a speed of 4.17 m/s are expected. Cloudy weather is expected during the match, this may help pacers with movement. Light rain is forecasted which may affect playing conditions.

Pace or Spin?

The pacers have taken 88% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.

AUS vs IND, Head-to-Head

In the 109 matches played between these 2 teams, Australia's bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the batters have earned the most fantasy points for India.

AUS vs IND Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Alex Carey 3 158 31.6 0 - 15, 21, 36, 44, 42 -
Rishabh Pant 3 151 30.2 0 - 21, 28, 37, 1, 60 -
Shubman Gill 3 200 50 0 - 31, 28, 50, 90, 1 -
  1. Alex Tyson Carey

    Alex Carey can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 152 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.5. This player is a left-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 3 matches, Alex Carey has scored 158 runs.

  2. Rishabh Rajendra Pant

    Rishabh Pant is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 110 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. This player is a left-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 3 matches, Rishabh Pant has scored 21, 28, 37, 1 and 60 runs.

  3. Shubman Gill

    Shubman Gill is a batter with an average of 98 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 200 runs.

AUS vs IND Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Harshit Rana 3 0 0 7 25.4 0, 0, 0, 0, 7 0, 0, 0, 4, 0
Josh Hazlewood 2 12 - 5 11.4 7, 0, 4, 0, 1 0, 1, 0, 4, 0
Pat Cummins 2 15 7.5 9 18.3 0, 12, 0, 0, 3 2, 0, 5, 2, 0
  1. Harshit Pradeep Rana

    Harshit Rana is a bowler with an average of 137 match fantasy points in the last 2 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Harshit Rana is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recently played 3 matches, he has taken 4 wickets at an average of 25.4. This player has been successful against this team, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.

  2. Josh Reginald Hazlewood

    Josh Hazlewood is a bowler with an average of 94 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Josh Hazlewood is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and in the last 2 matches, he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 11.4. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 5 wickets in recent matches. 

  3. Patrick James Cummins

    Pat Cummins can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 114 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. Pat Cummins bowls right-arm fast and in the last 2 matches, he has taken 9 wickets at an average of 18.3. This player has a good record against this opponent, taking 9 wickets in recent matches. 

AUS vs IND Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Ravindra Jadeja 2 41 20.5 11 13.8 0, 27, 0, 14, 0 1, 0, 5, 0, 5
Nathan McSweeney 3 59 19.7 1 12 39, 10, 10, 0, 0 0, 0, 0, 0, 1
Ravichandran Ashwin 2 35 11.7 1 100 22, 0, 7, 0, 6 0, 1, 0, 0, 0
  1. Ravindrasinh Anirudhsinh Jadeja

    Ravindra Jadeja is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 151 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. Ravindra Jadeja bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the last 2 matches, he has taken 11 wickets at an average of 13.8. This player has a good record against this opponent, taking 5 wickets in recent matches.

  2. Nathan A McSweeney

    Nathan McSweeney is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Nathan McSweeney has an average of 107 match fantasy points in the last 2 games and a fantasy rating of 7.7. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 59 runs. Nathan McSweeney can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket.

  3. Ravichandran Ashwin

    Ravichandran Ashwin is an all-rounder with an average of 109 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He bowls off-break and in the last 2 matches, this player has taken 1 wicket at an average of 100. Ravichandran Ashwin has done well against this opposition, taking 7 wickets in recent matches.

AUS vs IND Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Mitchell Starc 2 44 22 10 12.2 0, 18, 0, 0, 26 6, 0, 2, 2, 0
Travis Head 3 270 67.5 0 - 140, 11, 0, 89, 30 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Pat Cummins 2 15 7.5 9 18.3 0, 12, 0, 0, 3 2, 0, 5, 2, 0
Nitish Kumar Reddy 2 84 42 1 43 42, 0, 42, 0, 0 0, 1, 0, 0, 0
Mohammed Siraj 2 11 11 5 25 4, 0, 7, 0, 0 0, 4, 0, 0, 1
Rishabh Pant 3 151 30.2 0 - 21, 28, 37, 1, 60 -

The top point-getters for Australia are Mitchell Starc with 193 match fantasy points, Travis Head with 193 match fantasy points and Pat Cummins with 146 match fantasy points.

The top point-getters for India are Nitish Kumar Reddy with 121 match fantasy points, Mohammed Siraj with 101 match fantasy points and Rishabh Pant with 92 match fantasy points.

AUS vs IND Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Alex Carey 3 158 31.6 0 - 15, 21, 36, 44, 42 -
Ravindra Jadeja 2 41 20.5 11 13.8 0, 27, 0, 14, 0 1, 0, 5, 0, 5
Harshit Rana 3 0 0 7 25.4 0, 0, 0, 0, 7 0, 0, 0, 4, 0
Josh Hazlewood 2 12 - 5 11.4 7, 0, 4, 0, 1 0, 1, 0, 4, 0
Rishabh Pant 3 151 30.2 0 - 21, 28, 37, 1, 60 -
  1. Alex Tyson Carey

    Alex Carey can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 152 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.5. This player is a left-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 3 matches, Alex Carey has scored 158 runs.

  2. Ravindrasinh Anirudhsinh Jadeja

    Ravindra Jadeja is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 151 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. Ravindra Jadeja bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the last 2 matches, he has taken 11 wickets at an average of 13.8. This player has a good record against this opponent, taking 5 wickets in recent matches.

  3. Harshit Pradeep Rana

    Harshit Rana is a bowler with an average of 137 match fantasy points in the last 2 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Harshit Rana is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recently played 3 matches, he has taken 4 wickets at an average of 25.4. This player has been successful against this team, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.

  4. Josh Reginald Hazlewood

    Josh Hazlewood is a bowler with an average of 94 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Josh Hazlewood is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and in the last 2 matches, he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 11.4. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 5 wickets in recent matches. 

  5. Rishabh Rajendra Pant

    Rishabh Pant is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 110 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. This player is a left-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 3 matches, Rishabh Pant has scored 21, 28, 37, 1 and 60 runs.

AUS vs IND Squad Information

Australia (AUS) Squad: Josh Hazlewood, Steven Smith, Usman Khawaja, Mitchell Starc, Mitchell Marsh, Nathan Lyon, Pat Cummins, Sean Abbott, Scott Boland, Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis, Brendan Doggett and Nathan McSweeney

India (IND) Squad: Ravindra Jadeja, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ravichandran Ashwin, KL Rahul, Jasprit Bumrah, Sarfaraz Khan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Prasidh Krishna, Rishabh Pant, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, Shubman Gill, Devdutt Padikkal, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Akash Deep, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana

AUS vs IND Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keepers: Alex Carey and Rishabh Pant

Batters: Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma

All-Rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Nathan McSweeney and Washington Sundar

Bowlers: Harshit Rana, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins

Captain: Rohit Sharma

Vice-Captain: Nathan McSweeney

Photo credit: Imago