IND vs AUS 4th Test - Dream11 Predictions, Insights, and Key Highlights

The much-awaited Boxing Day Test between India and Australia is going to set the cricketing platform on fire as the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 fourth Test commences on December 26, 2024. The contest is going to be a gripping battle between the two cricketing giants at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

It has been a roller coaster ride for fans as the Border-Gavaskar Trophy stands at 1-1. The Indian team started their campaign with an all-round brilliance, dominating Perth. However, Australia came back in Adelaide hammering India to level the series. The third test in Brisbane ended in a dramatic draw, leaving the boxing day test as the pivotal one in this fiercely competitive series.

The series is very even, and this match, therefore, presents a great chance for both teams to get in front. Cricket lovers must be in for an intriguing contest replete with drama, strategy, and high-octane performances.

MCG Pitch Report - An Arena for All Departments

Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch will have something up its sleeve for everyone. At the top of the game, the fast bowlers will make the most of the conditions, as the surface will provide some support. When the game moves into its latter half, true bounce and a stable pace will be used to play the strokes by batters. And in the tail, spinners are sure to play their crucial role when the wear and tear in the wicket will yield turn.

Key Statistics at MCG

Total Matches Played: 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)

Dream11 Fantasy Picks for IND vs AUS 4th Test

Here's a suggested Dream11 lineup based on player performances and pitch conditions:

Wicketkeeper: Rishabh Pant

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

All-rounders: Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja

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

This is an exceptionally well-balanced side of experience and form with really good game-changing abilities all around.

Playing XIs

India

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

Sam Konstas

Usman Khawaja

Marnus Labuschagne

Steve Smith

Travis Head

Mitchell Marsh

Pat Cummins

Nathan Lyon

Mitchell Starc

Scott Boland

Leading Run Getters in the Series (thus)

Travis Head (AUS): 409 runs, 2 cent, 1 fifty.

KL Rahul (IND): 235 runs, 2 fifties

Yashasvi Jaiswal (IND): 193 runs, 1 century

Most Wickets

Jasprit Bumrah (IND): 21 wickets, best figures of 6/76

Mitchell Starc (AUS): 14 wickets, best figures of 6/48

Pat Cummins (AUS): 14 wickets, best figures of 5/57

Border-Gavaskar Trophy Schedule and Results

1st Test: India won by 295 runs (Perth)

2nd Test: Australia won by 10 wickets (Adelaide)

3rd Test: Match drawn (Brisbane)

4th Test: Starts December 26 (Melbourne)

5th Test: January 3 (Sydney)

Last - The Battle for Supremacy

And when the two teams come together to play the Boxing Day Test, there could not be a sterner test than this. Nor with the series hanging by a thread, can one really expect anything but a thriller of a match that will present some of the greatest Test cricket at the MCG today. Whether it is the heroics of the batsmen, the magic of the spinners, or the firepower of the pacers, this match promises to be an unforgettable chapter in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.