1st Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 2023 has India taking on Australia. The match will be played at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground, Nagpur on 9th February 2023 at 09:30 AM IST.
IND vs AUS (India vs Australia), 1st Test - Match Information
Match: India vs Australia, 1st Test
Date: 9th February 2023
Time: 09:30 AM IST
Venue: Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground, Nagpur
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IND vs AUS, Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground, Nagpur Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground, Nagpur is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 272 runs. Batting first should be the preferred option at the venue, with the team batting first winning 62% of its matches.
Weather Report for Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground, Nagpur
Temperature will hover around 28.49 °C and humidity is expected to be around 15%. 3.02 m/s winds are expected. Cloudy weather is expected during the match, this may help pacers with movement.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both Pacers and Spinners alike.
IND vs AUS, Head to Head
In the 102 matches played between these 2 teams, Australia Bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while Batters have earned the most fantasy points for India.
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IND vs AUS Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
- Steven Peter Devereux Smith
Steven Smith is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 118 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. This player is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recent 5 matches Steven Smith has scored 104, 85, 42, 35, 220 runs at an average of 97.2 per match.
- Marnus Labuschagne
Marnus Labuschagne is a Batter and has an average of 119 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. He is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 79, 14, 16, 194, 308 runs averaging 122.2 per match.
- Cheteshwar Arvind Pujara
Cheteshwar Pujara is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Cheteshwar Pujara has an average of 105 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.5. He is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 395 runs at an average of 79 per match.
IND vs AUS Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
- Jaydev Dipakbhai Unadkat
Jaydev Unadkat is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Jaydev Unadkat has an average of 126 match fantasy points in the last 2 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. He bowls left-arm medium and in the recent 5 matches this player has taken 24 wickets at an average of 4.8.
- Nathan Michael Lyon
Nathan Lyon is a Bowler and has an average of 89 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Nathan Lyon bowls off break and in the recent 5 matches he has taken 2, 4, 4, 4, 8 wickets at an average of 4.4.
- Patrick James Cummins
Pat Cummins is a Bowler and has an average of 97 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player bowls right-arm fast and in the recent 5 matches Pat Cummins has taken 4, 1, 7, 3, 1 wickets at an average of 3.2. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 6, 5, 3, 7, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
IND vs AUS Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
- Axar Rajeshbhai Patel
Axar Patel can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 140 match fantasy points in the last 8 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. Axar Patel bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the last 5 matches he has taken 20 wickets at an average of 4.
- Ravichandran Ashwin
Ravichandran Ashwin is an All Rounder and has an average of 135 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is an off break Bowler and in the last 5 matches Ravichandran Ashwin has taken 19 wickets at an average of 3.8. He has been very successful against this team, taking 2, 5, 5, 6, 4 wickets in the recent matches.
- Travis Michael Head
Travis Head can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 99 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. Travis Head is a Left Handed Batter. In the recent 5 matches he has scored 70, 51, 92, 213, 99 runs averaging 105 per match.
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IND vs AUS Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
- Steven Peter Devereux Smith
Steven Smith is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 118 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. Steven Smith is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 104, 85, 42, 35, 220 runs averaging 97.2 per match.
- Axar Rajeshbhai Patel
Axar Patel is an All Rounder and has an average of 140 match fantasy points in the last 8 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the last 5 matches Axar Patel has taken 20 wickets at an average of 4.
- Jaydev Dipakbhai Unadkat
Jaydev Unadkat is a Bowler and has an average of 126 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. He bowls left-arm medium and in the last 5 matches this player has taken 24 wickets at an average of 4.8.
- Marnus Labuschagne
Marnus Labuschagne is a Batter and has an average of 119 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. Marnus Labuschagne is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 611 runs at an average of 122.2 per match.
- Ravichandran Ashwin
Ravichandran Ashwin is an All Rounder and has an average of 135 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is an off break Bowler and in the recent 5 matches Ravichandran Ashwin has taken 6, 1, 6, 6, 0 wickets at an average of 3.8. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 2, 5, 5, 6, 4 wickets in the recent matches.
IND vs AUS Squad Information
Australia (AUS) Squad: Josh Hazlewood, Steven Smith, David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Pat Cummins, Peter Handscomb, Ashton Agar, Scott Boland, Travis Head, Alex Carey, Matt Renshaw, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Swepson, Cameron Green, Lance Morris and Todd Murphy
India (IND) Squad: Ravindra Jadeja, Rohit Sharma, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ravichandran Ashwin, Umesh Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat, Suryakumar Yadav, Mohammad Shami, KL Rahul, Srikar Bharat, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan, Mohammed Siraj and Shubman Gill
IND vs AUS Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Alex Carey
Batters: Marnus Labuschagne, Matt Renshaw and Steven Smith
All-Rounders: Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Travis Head
Bowlers: Jaydev Unadkat, Nathan Lyon and Pat Cummins
Captain: Steven Smith
Vice-Captain: Axar Patel
IND vs AUS (India vs Australia), 1st Test Preview
In their last 5 games, Australia have won 4 games and lost 0. In their last 5 games, India have won 4 games and lost 1.
Both teams last played against each other in the 4th Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 2020/21 where Shardul Thakur scored the highest fantasy points for India with 222 match fantasy points while Marnus Labuschagne topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Australia with 159 match fantasy points.