The first Unofficial Test series between Australia-A and India-A is set to begin on October 31st at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay.
This tour will feature two Test matches, with Ruturaj Gaikwad captaining the Indian team and Nathan McSweeney leading the Australian squad. The series holds added significance for both sides, as it serves as a crucial lookout match for the upcoming main event: a five-match Test series between the international Indian and Australian teams, starting on November 15.
India A tour of Australia, 1st Unofficial Test:
- Date and Time: October 31: 12:00 am GMT / 5:30 am local/ 5:30 am IST
- Venue: Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay
Great Barrier Reef Arena Pitch Report:
The Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay is known for its typically flat, fast-paced pitches, creating a favorable environment for batting. However, due to the season, the pitch may be slightly dry with added bounce. Fast bowlers could gain an advantage early, posing a challenge for batters who will need to watch out for the pace and bounce.
As the match goes on, the pitch is expected to wear, bringing spinners more into play. Overall, the venue remains a strong batting wicket, though the early stages of the game could test the batters’ resilience.
AU-A vs IND-A Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Ishan Kishan, Josh Philippe
- Batters: Marcus Harris, Ruturaj Gaikwad
- All-rounders: Michael Neser, Tanush Kotian, Nathan McSweeney, Nitish Reddy
- Bowlers: Scott Boland, Mukesh Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed
AU-A vs IND-A Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Nathan McSweeney (vc)
Choice 2: Tanush Kotian (c), Marcus Harris (vc)
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AU-A vs IND-A Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Sai Sudharsan, Cameron Bancroft, Todd Murphy, Abhimanyu Easwaran
AU-A vs IND-A Dream11 Team for today’s match (October 31, 2024, 12:00 am GMT):
Squads:
India A: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Abhimanyu Easwaran, Sai Sudharsan, Nitish Reddy, Devdutt Padikkal, Ricky Bhui, Baba Indrajith, Ishan Kishan (wk), Mukesh Kumar, Navdeep Saini, Khaleel Ahmed, Abishek Porel, Tanush Kotian, Yash Dayal, Manav Suthar
Australia A: Nathan McSweeney (c), Cameron Bancroft, Marcus Harris, Sam Konstas, Beau Webster, Josh Philippe (wk), Michael Neser, Scott Boland, Jordan Buckingham, Mark Steketee, Corey Rocchiccioli, Jimmy Peirson, Nathan McAndrew, Oliver Davies, Todd Murphy, Cooper Connolly, Fergus O Neill