IND-A vs AU-A Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for India A tour of Australia 2024, 1st Test
The first Test match of the India A tour of Australia 2024 will see India A (IND-A) squaring off against Australia A (AU-A) at the Harrup Park in Mackay on Thursday, October 31. Ahead of this match, here's all you need to know about the IND-A vs AU-A Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, best player picks, and the pitch report.
This would be the first unofficial Test match before the crucial Border Gavaskar Trophy. Australia A will be captained by Nathan McSweeney and have strong players like Michael Neser, Todd Murphy, and Cameron Bancroft. India A will be led by Ruturaj Gaikwad and includes players like Ishan Kishan, Sai Sudarshan, Navdeep Saini, and more.
India and Australia have played a total of 107 head-to-head matches. India won 32 times, while Australia were victorious in 45 matches. 29 matches ended in draws.
IND-A vs AU-A Match Details
The first Test match of the India A tour of Australia 2024 will be played on October 31 at the Harrup Park in Mackay. The game will take place at 5:30 AM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
IND-A vs AU-A, 1st Test Match
Date and Time: 31st October 2024, 5:30 AM IST
Venue: Harrup Park, Mackay
Pitch Report
The pitch at Harrup Park in Mackay is good for both batters and bowlers. Fans can expect a balanced contest. The team winning the toss should look to bat first in this game.
IND-A vs AU-A Form Guide
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IND-A vs AU-A Probable Playing XI
IND-A Playing XI
No injury update
Ruturaj Gaikwad ©, Devdutt Padikkal, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Ishan Kishan (wk), Baba Indrajith, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Sai Sudarshan, Mukesh Kumar, Navdeep Saini, Manav Suthar, Khaleel Ahmed
AU-A Playing XI
No injury updates
Nathan McSweeney ©, Cameron Bancroft (wk), Marcus Harris, Oliver Davies, Beau Webster, Josh Philippe, Michael Neser, Scott Boland, Todd Murphy, Mark Steketee, Jordan Buckingham
IND-A vs AU-A Dream11 Match Top Picks
Wicket-keeper
Ishan Kishan
Ishan Kishan is one of the best wicket-keeper picks for today's match. He will bat in the top order and was in excellent form in the recent domestic matches. Josh Philippe is another good wicket-keeper option.
Batters
Ruturaj Gaikwad
Marcus Harris and Ruturaj Gaikwad are the two best batsmen picks for today's Dream11 team. Gaikwad will bat in the top order. He has already scored 2513 runs in 35 first-class matches. Sai Sudarshan is another good batter pick for today's match.
All-rounders
K Nitesh Reddy
Michael Neser and K Nitesh Reddy are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Both will bat in the middle order and bowl a good number of overs. Beau Webster is another good pick for today's match.
Bowlers
Scott Boland
The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Scott Boland and Khaleel Ahmed. Both can take a lot of wickets on today's pitch. Mukesh Kumar is another good bowler option for today's match.
IND-A vs AU-A match captain and vice-captain choices
K Nitesh Reddy
K Nitesh Reddy is one of the most crucial picks from India A squad as he will bat in the middle order and bowl a good number of overs. He was in excellent form in recent international matches, contributing both with bat and ball.
Ruturaj Gaikwad
Ruturaj Gaikwad is another good pick from the India A squad. He will bat in the top order and is in top-notch form. He has scored 2513 runs in just 35 first class matches.
5 Must-Picks for IND-A vs AU-A, 1st Test match
K Nitesh Reddy
Ruturaj Gaikwad
Michael Neser
Beau Webster
Ishan Kishan
India A vs Australia A Match Expert Tips
The pitch is expected to be good for both bowlers and batters, thus it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making all-rounders the captain or vice-captain is the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues in today's match.
India A vs Australia A Dream11 Prediction Today, Head-to-head
Wicket-keeper: I Kishan, J Philippe
Batters: S Sudarshan, R Gaikwad, M Harris
All-rounders: K Nitesh Reddy, B Webster, M Neser
Bowlers: S Boland, K Ahmed, M Kumar
India A vs Australia A Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicket-keeper: I Kishan, J Philippe
Batters: A Easwaran, R Gaikwad, C Bancroft
All-rounders: K Nitesh Reddy, B Webster, M Neser
Bowlers: S Boland, K Ahmed, M Steketee