After a 6-year hiatus, the Border-Gavaskar Test series is returning to India. The first Test of the four-match series is scheduled for February 9th at 9:30 a.m. at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. After winning their respective test series this year, both teams will be confident. But, as they say, winning a Test series in India is the most difficult task.
Since last July, India has only played one Test series. In Bangladesh, they defeated Bangladesh 2-0. Cheteshwar Pujara, who had an incredible English Summer for Sussex, was the leading run-scorer with 222 runs in a century and a half-century. Kuldeep Yadav made a successful return to the squad, taking 8 wickets in the only game he was able to play.
Australia hosted South Africa for a three-match Test series. Batters and bowlers delivered all-around performances to help them win the series 2-0. Steve Smith led the way with 231 runs, followed by teammates David Warner and Travis Head. Pat Cummins led the bowling attack with 12 wickets at an average of 16.91. In six tests played in India, Steve Smith averages 60 and has three centuries. His form should serve as a warning to Indian pacers.
India staged a stunning comeback in the most recent Border Gavaskar Trophy, which was held in Australia. After falling behind 1-0 after the first Test, India won the series 2-1 thanks to some late-game heroics from Rishabh Pant. Unfortunately, his absence will leave a void in the Indian squad due to injuries sustained in a horrific accident. Not surprisingly, India also won the most recent test against Australia in India. They defeated the visitors by 8 wickets in the fourth innings while chasing 106 runs.
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be extremely important to India. This will be their final opportunity to qualify for the World Test Championship final. They must win at least two games in order to travel to England. If they are successful, they will face Australia in June.
The 1st Test between India vs Australia will take place on February 9th, 2023 at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur.
Match Details to Note
Match: India vs Australia, 1st Test, Australia Tour of India 2023
Date: February 09, 2023 (Thursday)
Time: 9:30 AM IST
Venue: Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur
India (Match Odds – 1.43):
Preview:
India is torn between KL Rahul and Shubman Gill to open the innings alongside Rohit Sharma. KL Rahul scored 393 runs in the last BGT in India, including six half-centuries. However, given Shubman Gill’s current form, India will be tempted to include him. In the last seven matches, Gill has a Test century, an ODI double century, an ODI century, and a T20I century. It’s ideal for starting with Gill and sending Rahul to the middle.
Cheteshwar Pujara will start at third. Pujara has a stellar record against the Australians. Pujara has scored 1893 runs at an average of 54.08 in 20 Tests against Australia. This spans five centuries and ten half-centuries. He is our pick for the best batter. In the middle, Virat Kohli will team up with Pujara. Kohli’s affection for Australia is unparalleled. He has 1682 runs in 20 Tests, including seven centuries and one half-century. But only one of them has returned home. Since 2019, Kohli has yet to score a Test century. However, three ODI centuries since last month indicate that the 28th is on the way. India, like the opening slot, is struggling to find the right replacement for Rishabh Pant. KS Bharat or Ishan Kishan will be given the opportunity to don the gloves.
Jaspreet Bumrah’s injury from last year has ruled him out of the series. In Bumrah’s absence, Mohammed Siraj and Mohammed Shami will lead the pace attack. Siraj, the world’s top ODI bowler, is in excellent form at home. He was also India’s leading wicket-taker in the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Everyone’s attention will be focused on Ashwin and his famous fight with Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith. Ashwin has 89 wickets in his career against Australia. With Jadeja back from injury, it will be interesting to see if India will field three spinners, including Axar Patel or Kuldeep Yadav, or if Patel will be replaced by local boy Umesh Yadav.
Full Squad:
Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul (vc), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KS Bharat (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), R. Ashwin, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammad Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat, Suryakumar Yadav
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Players to watch out for:
Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill has been on a roll recently. He scored a double century for India in the one-day international series against New Zealand. In the Australian Test series, he is expected to perform admirably. In 13 games, he has scored 736 runs.
Cheteshwar Pujara
Pujara is one of the best Test batters, and he works well with the Australian bowling unit. Pujara has scored 7014 runs in 98 Tests at an impressive average of 44.29.
Ravichandran Ashwin
Ravi Ashwin has long been a key member of the Indian Test team. He has played 88 Test matches, scoring 3043 runs and taking 449 wickets.
Kuldeep Yadav
Kuldeep Yadav has the potential to be a game changer in this series. Kuldeep Yadav has delivered every time he has been given a chance in the playing 11 over the last year. He has played eight Test matches and taken 34 wickets.
Mohammad Siraj
Mohammad Siraj is also in good shape right now. He played in the Test series in Australia and is familiar with the format. In 15 Tests, he has 46 wickets.
Possible Playing XI:
KS Bharath (wk), Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara, KL Rahul, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja/Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami.
Australia (Match Odds – 2.80):
Preview:
Australia has been named the ICC World Test Championship team for the 2021-23 cycle. They’ve already qualified for the championships. However, the Indian challenge will be the most difficult, especially after losing a home test series against them last year. Australia’s batting order will be Usman Khwaja and David Warner. Khwaja has averaged 28.28 against India in four Tests, but in the last 11 tests, he has led the Australian batting attack with 1080 runs at an average of 67.50. He has one 50-plus score every other inning, with 4 centuries and 5 half centuries.
Marnus Labuschagne, the world’s number one Test batter, will bat at number three against India. In the last ten innings, Labuschagne has four centuries. Steve Smith, like Virat Kohli, will be crucial for Australia in the middle. Smith has 876 runs in this WTC cycle, including two centuries and five half-centuries at an average of 58.40. He has a 72.58 average against India, his highest against any test team. Smith will be joined in the middle by Travis Head and Alex Carey. Cameron Green will miss the first Test due to an injury. Smith is our top pick for top batter.
With Mitchell Starc, skipper Pat Cummins will lead the pace attack. Scott Boland will fill in for the injured Josh Hazlewood. The pair has 85 wickets against India at an economy rate of more than three. Cummins took 21 wickets in four tests in the most recent Border Gavaskar Trophy. The Australian spinners will be Nathan Lyon and Ashton Agar. Lyon has 94 wickets against India in 41 innings. With 61 wickets, he is also the leading wicket-taker in this WTC cycle.
Full Squad:
Pat Cummins (c), Ashton Agar, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Peter Handscomb, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Lance Morris, Todd Murphy, Matt Renshaw, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Mitch Swepson, David Warner
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Players to watch out for:
Steven Smith
Steve Smith is currently in good form in the Big Bash League and is undoubtedly one of Australia’s top Test batters. Steve Smith has 8647 runs and an impressive average of 60.89 in 92 Test matches.
Marnus Labuschagne
Labuschagne is still ranked first among Test batters in the ICC rankings. The 23-year-old Australian batsman has 3150 runs in 33 Tests. He has a 59.43 average.
Cameron Green
The 23-year-old all-rounder is making a name for himself in the Australian team across all formats. He is unquestionably an important player in this series. Green has taken 23 wickets and scored 806 runs in 18 Tests.
Pat Cummins
The Australian captain, Pat Cummins, is ranked first in the ICC Test bowler rankings. Cummins has 214 wickets in 47 appearances. He has a 21.25 average.
Nathan Lyon
Nathan Lyon is an experienced spinner who has taken 415 wickets in 115 Test matches. He has plenty of experience bowling against Indian batters, and his spin abilities will come in handy on Indian soil.
Possible Playing XI:
David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey (wk), Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins (c), Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland
India vs Australia Head to Head
When it comes to head-to-head Test statistics, Australia clearly has the upper hand over India, but in recent series, India has dominated the Aussies in red-ball cricket.
India vs Australia Head to Head Stats in Tests
| Matches Played | IND Won | AUS Won | Tie | Draw | |
| Overall | 102 | 30 | 43 | 1 | 28 |
India vs Australia Toss Prediction
In all five Tests, the outcome favoured both sides equally twice. Surprisingly, the average score in the second innings is higher than in the first. The role is reversed, with the third innings dominating the fourth. The team that wins the coin toss should bowl first.
India vs Australia Pitch Report
The first Test will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. The stadium has a capacity of 45000 spectators and has previously hosted 5 Tests, 11 ODIs, and 12 T20Is. India has scored the most runs (610) at this venue, with four batters (Murali Vijay, Pujara, Kohli, and Rohit Sharma) scoring centuries in an inning.
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The temperature will drop. The temperature will range between 14 and 32 degrees Celsius. The wind will be blowing at 5-7 km/h from the west. The spinners will enjoy the pitch. According to the most recent images, the groundstaff watered the entire surface except for the length areas outside the left-leg hander’s stump.
India vs Australia Prediction
Australia has had a fantastic WTC cycle thus far. They’ve already qualified for the championships. But it’s the battle they want to win. Winning a test series in India is not for everyone. They will be eager to win their first series on Indian soil since their last triumph in 2004, especially after India accomplished the feat twice in Australia.
With the statistics available, India will have the upper hand. They haven’t lost a series against the rest of the world since 2012, and they haven’t lost a series against Australia since 2004. In the last five years, they have won the Border Gavaskar Trophy four times. Aside from that, in the last 14 Tests in India, India has won 10 and lost one. Check out the odds at Cricbaba!
India is the favourite to beat Australia at the odds of 1.43.
India vs Australia Most Recommended Player for Bet:
Cheteshwar Pujara is one of the world’s best batters, having scored 7014 runs in 98 matches. Pujara has a fantastic record against the Aussies, scoring 1893 runs at an average of 54.08 in 20 matches. Pujara is the top pick against the Australian squad due to his experience and prowess against spin.
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After a 6-year hiatus, the Border-Gavaskar Test series is returning to India. The first Test of the four-match series is scheduled for February 9th at 9:30 a.m. at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. After winning their respective test series this year, both teams will be confident. But, as they say, winning a Test series in India is the most difficult task.
Since last July, India has only played one Test series. In Bangladesh, they defeated Bangladesh 2-0. Cheteshwar Pujara, who had an incredible English Summer for Sussex, was the leading run-scorer with 222 runs in a century and a half-century. Kuldeep Yadav made a successful return to the squad, taking 8 wickets in the only game he was able to play.
Australia hosted South Africa for a three-match Test series. Batters and bowlers delivered all-around performances to help them win the series 2-0. Steve Smith led the way with 231 runs, followed by teammates David Warner and Travis Head. Pat Cummins led the bowling attack with 12 wickets at an average of 16.91. In six tests played in India, Steve Smith averages 60 and has three centuries. His form should serve as a warning to Indian pacers.
India staged a stunning comeback in the most recent Border Gavaskar Trophy, which was held in Australia. After falling behind 1-0 after the first Test, India won the series 2-1 thanks to some late-game heroics from Rishabh Pant. Unfortunately, his absence will leave a void in the Indian squad due to injuries sustained in a horrific accident. Not surprisingly, India also won the most recent test against Australia in India. They defeated the visitors by 8 wickets in the fourth innings while chasing 106 runs.
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be extremely important to India. This will be their final opportunity to qualify for the World Test Championship final. They must win at least two games in order to travel to England. If they are successful, they will face Australia in June.
The 1st Test between India vs Australia will take place on February 9th, 2023 at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur.
Match Details to Note
Match: India vs Australia, 1st Test, Australia Tour of India 2023
Date: February 09, 2023 (Thursday)
Time: 9:30 AM IST
Venue: Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur
India vs Australia
India (Match Odds – 1.43):
Preview:
India is torn between KL Rahul and Shubman Gill to open the innings alongside Rohit Sharma. KL Rahul scored 393 runs in the last BGT in India, including six half-centuries. However, given Shubman Gill’s current form, India will be tempted to include him. In the last seven matches, Gill has a Test century, an ODI double century, an ODI century, and a T20I century. It’s ideal for starting with Gill and sending Rahul to the middle.
Cheteshwar Pujara will start at third. Pujara has a stellar record against the Australians. Pujara has scored 1893 runs at an average of 54.08 in 20 Tests against Australia. This spans five centuries and ten half-centuries. He is our pick for the best batter. In the middle, Virat Kohli will team up with Pujara. Kohli’s affection for Australia is unparalleled. He has 1682 runs in 20 Tests, including seven centuries and one half-century. But only one of them has returned home. Since 2019, Kohli has yet to score a Test century. However, three ODI centuries since last month indicate that the 28th is on the way. India, like the opening slot, is struggling to find the right replacement for Rishabh Pant. KS Bharat or Ishan Kishan will be given the opportunity to don the gloves.
Jaspreet Bumrah’s injury from last year has ruled him out of the series. In Bumrah’s absence, Mohammed Siraj and Mohammed Shami will lead the pace attack. Siraj, the world’s top ODI bowler, is in excellent form at home. He was also India’s leading wicket-taker in the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Everyone’s attention will be focused on Ashwin and his famous fight with Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith. Ashwin has 89 wickets in his career against Australia. With Jadeja back from injury, it will be interesting to see if India will field three spinners, including Axar Patel or Kuldeep Yadav, or if Patel will be replaced by local boy Umesh Yadav.
Full Squad:
Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul (vc), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KS Bharat (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), R. Ashwin, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammad Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat, Suryakumar Yadav
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Players to watch out for:
Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill has been on a roll recently. He scored a double century for India in the one-day international series against New Zealand. In the Australian Test series, he is expected to perform admirably. In 13 games, he has scored 736 runs.
Cheteshwar Pujara
Pujara is one of the best Test batters, and he works well with the Australian bowling unit. Pujara has scored 7014 runs in 98 Tests at an impressive average of 44.29.
Ravichandran Ashwin
Ravi Ashwin has long been a key member of the Indian Test team. He has played 88 Test matches, scoring 3043 runs and taking 449 wickets.
Kuldeep Yadav
Kuldeep Yadav has the potential to be a game changer in this series. Kuldeep Yadav has delivered every time he has been given a chance in the playing 11 over the last year. He has played eight Test matches and taken 34 wickets.
Mohammad Siraj
Mohammad Siraj is also in good shape right now. He played in the Test series in Australia and is familiar with the format. In 15 Tests, he has 46 wickets.
Possible Playing XI:
KS Bharath (wk), Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara, KL Rahul, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja/Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami.
Australia (Match Odds – 2.80):
Preview:
Australia has been named the ICC World Test Championship team for the 2021-23 cycle. They’ve already qualified for the championships. However, the Indian challenge will be the most difficult, especially after losing a home test series against them last year. Australia’s batting order will be Usman Khwaja and David Warner. Khwaja has averaged 28.28 against India in four Tests, but in the last 11 tests, he has led the Australian batting attack with 1080 runs at an average of 67.50. He has one 50-plus score every other inning, with 4 centuries and 5 half centuries.
Marnus Labuschagne, the world’s number one Test batter, will bat at number three against India. In the last ten innings, Labuschagne has four centuries. Steve Smith, like Virat Kohli, will be crucial for Australia in the middle. Smith has 876 runs in this WTC cycle, including two centuries and five half-centuries at an average of 58.40. He has a 72.58 average against India, his highest against any test team. Smith will be joined in the middle by Travis Head and Alex Carey. Cameron Green will miss the first Test due to an injury. Smith is our top pick for top batter.
With Mitchell Starc, skipper Pat Cummins will lead the pace attack. Scott Boland will fill in for the injured Josh Hazlewood. The pair has 85 wickets against India at an economy rate of more than three. Cummins took 21 wickets in four tests in the most recent Border Gavaskar Trophy. The Australian spinners will be Nathan Lyon and Ashton Agar. Lyon has 94 wickets against India in 41 innings. With 61 wickets, he is also the leading wicket-taker in this WTC cycle.
Full Squad:
Pat Cummins (c), Ashton Agar, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Peter Handscomb, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Lance Morris, Todd Murphy, Matt Renshaw, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Mitch Swepson, David Warner
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Players to watch out for:
Steven Smith
Steve Smith is currently in good form in the Big Bash League and is undoubtedly one of Australia’s top Test batters. Steve Smith has 8647 runs and an impressive average of 60.89 in 92 Test matches.
Marnus Labuschagne
Labuschagne is still ranked first among Test batters in the ICC rankings. The 23-year-old Australian batsman has 3150 runs in 33 Tests. He has a 59.43 average.
Cameron Green
The 23-year-old all-rounder is making a name for himself in the Australian team across all formats. He is unquestionably an important player in this series. Green has taken 23 wickets and scored 806 runs in 18 Tests.
Pat Cummins
The Australian captain, Pat Cummins, is ranked first in the ICC Test bowler rankings. Cummins has 214 wickets in 47 appearances. He has a 21.25 average.
Nathan Lyon
Nathan Lyon is an experienced spinner who has taken 415 wickets in 115 Test matches. He has plenty of experience bowling against Indian batters, and his spin abilities will come in handy on Indian soil.
Possible Playing XI:
David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey (wk), Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins (c), Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland
India vs Australia Head to Head
When it comes to head-to-head Test statistics, Australia clearly has the upper hand over India, but in recent series, India has dominated the Aussies in red-ball cricket.
India vs Australia Head to Head Stats in Tests
| Matches Played | IND Won | AUS Won | Tie | Draw | |
| Overall | 102 | 30 | 43 | 1 | 28 |
India vs Australia Toss Prediction
In all five Tests, the outcome favoured both sides equally twice. Surprisingly, the average score in the second innings is higher than in the first. The role is reversed, with the third innings dominating the fourth. The team that wins the coin toss should bowl first.
India vs Australia Pitch Report
The first Test will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. The stadium has a capacity of 45000 spectators and has previously hosted 5 Tests, 11 ODIs, and 12 T20Is. India has scored the most runs (610) at this venue, with four batters (Murali Vijay, Pujara, Kohli, and Rohit Sharma) scoring centuries in an inning.
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The temperature will drop. The temperature will range between 14 and 32 degrees Celsius. The wind will be blowing at 5-7 km/h from the west. The spinners will enjoy the pitch. According to the most recent images, the groundstaff watered the entire surface except for the length areas outside the left-leg hander’s stump.
India vs Australia Prediction
Australia has had a fantastic WTC cycle thus far. They’ve already qualified for the championships. But it’s the battle they want to win. Winning a test series in India is not for everyone. They will be eager to win their first series on Indian soil since their last triumph in 2004, especially after India accomplished the feat twice in Australia.
With the statistics available, India will have the upper hand. They haven’t lost a series against the rest of the world since 2012, and they haven’t lost a series against Australia since 2004. In the last five years, they have won the Border Gavaskar Trophy four times. Aside from that, in the last 14 Tests in India, India has won 10 and lost one. Check out the odds at Cricbaba!
India is the favourite to beat Australia at the odds of 1.43.
India vs Australia Most Recommended Player for Bet:
Cheteshwar Pujara is one of the world’s best batters, having scored 7014 runs in 98 matches. Pujara has a fantastic record against the Aussies, scoring 1893 runs at an average of 54.08 in 20 matches. Pujara is the top pick against the Australian squad due to his experience and prowess against spin.
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