India vs Australia Match Details
Match: India vs Australia, 3rd Test | Australia tour of India
Date: Wednesday, 01 Mar 2023
Time: 09:00 (GMT+5) / 09:30 (GMT+5.5) / 10:00 (GMT+6)
Format: Test
Venue: Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore
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- Indian spinning duo in the first two Tests of the series, Ashwin and Jadeja have combined for 31 wickets.
- In two tests played in Indore, Virat Kohli averaged over 75.
- India has won four and drawn one of the last five tests against Australia.
The Third Test between India and Australia begins on Wednesday morning in Indore, with India leading the series 2-0 after victories in Nagpur and Delhi. The tourists were defeated by innings and 132 runs in the first Test and by six wickets in the second game of the series. The game starts at 09:30 a.m. local time.
India was simply too powerful for Australia in Nagpur, and we expect them to take the lead early in this Test. Australia would try to respond, but India should be too strong for them at this site again.
Australia was outplayed in crucial situations again in Delhi, and their batting collapse in the second innings will have given India much more confidence. Australia will face significant challenges in this Test due to the absence of several important players.
India vs Australia Weather Report, Toss Prediction, and Pitch Report
There may be some cloud cover on Day 1 of the Test, but clear sky and scorching temperatures are expected for the next five days.
Australia has won the toss in both games and has chosen to bat. Both captains are likely to want to bat first again in this Test.
We anticipate another spin-friendly surface for this Test Match. Batting will be easiest on Days 2 and 3 with a par score of above 350 in the first innings.
India Team News & Probable Playing XIs
The position of KL Rahul at the top of the order with Rohit Sharma for India has been a source of contention ahead of this Test. He got out in an unpleasant manner in the second innings of the Second Test, and Shubman Gill is eager to take his spot.
Recent form – W W W W L
India’s Probable XI
Rohit Sharma (c), Srikar Bharat (wk), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara, Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, and Mohammed Siraj.
Australia News & Probable Playing XIs
We predict at least three changes to Australia’s starting Lineup from the Second Test. David Warner has returned home with an elbow injury, and skipper Pat Cummins has gone home owing to his mother’s illness. After returning from injury, all-rounder Cameron Green will make his series debut.
Recent form – L L D W W
Australia’s Probable XI
Steve Smith (c), Alex Carey (wk), Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Todd Murphy, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Peter Handscomb, Mitchell Starc, Matt Kuhnemann, and Nathan Lyon.
India vs Australia Head-to-Head Stats (Last 5 matches)
| Team | Won | Lost | Drawn |
| India | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Australia | 0 | 4 | 1 |
India vs Australia – 3rd Test, Dream 11
Wicket-keepers
- Alex Carey
Batters
- Rohit Sharma
- Virat Kohli
- Cheteshwar Pujara
- Steven Smith (vc)
- Marnus Labuschagne
All-Rounders
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Ravichandran Ashwin (c)
Bowlers
- Mohammed Shami
- Nathan Lyon
- Todd Murphy
India vs Australia Prediction
Winning the toss
- India
Top batsman
- India – Rohit Sharma
- Australia – Marnus Labuschagne
Top bowler
- India – Ravindra Jadeja
- Australia – Nathan Lyon
Most sixes
- India – Rohit Sharma
- Australia – Travis Head
Player of the Match
- India – Ravindra Jadeja
Team Scores Batting First
- India – 350+
- Australia – 300+
India is the favorite to win this match.
Even if Australia had the likes of David Warner and Pat Cummins available for this game, as well as all-rounder Cameron Green, most commentators believe India will easily win. Yet, without those important players, Australia’s task appears extremely difficult. Thus far in the series, India’s lower-middle order batting has been really remarkable, with someone always managing to make a score or a good partnership for the side. Our prediction is that India will win this Test and take a 3-0 lead in the series.