As India prepares for the fifth and final match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia at Sydney Cricket Stadium, the stakes are high for both teams. The match will begin tomorrow at 5:00 AM IST. Australia leads the series 2-1, with victories in the second and fourth matches, while India won the first match. The third match ended in a draw.
For India, this Test is crucial to stay in contention for the World Test Championship final and to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. To achieve this, India must secure a victory in Sydney.
India’s Likely Changes:
Fast bowler Aakash Deep has been ruled out of the match due to injury, leading to a potential reshuffle in the lineup.
The Sydney pitch favors spin more than pace, so India may field two spinners in the playing XI.
Shubman Gill’s place in the team is uncertain, with Washington Sundar, the spin all-rounder, expected to take his spot.
Possible Batting Order for India:
Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal are likely to open the batting.
KL Rahul will bat at number 3, with Virat Kohli at number 4 and Rishabh Pant at number 5.
Shubman Gill might be left out, with Sundar taking his place in the lineup.
All-Rounder Options:
India could continue with three all-rounders in the lineup. Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar, both spinners, will be key players, along with Nitish Reddy, who played as a pace all-rounder in the previous match.
Australia, on the other hand, has made a change in their lineup, with Mitchell Marsh being replaced by Beau Webster for this Test.
This Test match promises to be intense as both teams fight for dominance in this series and look to secure their places in the World Test Championship final.
