India and Australia are all set to take on each other in the first Test of the five-match series at the Optus Stadium in Perth. The IND vs AUS 1st Test has a start time of 07:50 AM IST (Indian Standard Time) and will begin from November 22. Both the teams will look forward kickstart the match with win and take a lead in the five-match series. Australia playing at home will be pretty much favourites to win the match, however, the Indian team also has an equal chance of defeating the Aussies due to their previous performances in the Island nation.
Team India will be playing in the absence of skipper Rohit Sharma and pacer Jasprit Bumrah will be leading the side. Bumrah has come out at his extreme best ever since he has comeback from his injury. The right-handed Indian pacer who is known to be among the best in the world will look forward to showcase the same spark in his captaincy as well as does with the ball. The Indian team also consists stars such as Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and others who will be very essential in helping the Indian team create pressure on the Aussies.
On the other hand, Australia are red hot favourites to win the IND vs AUS 1st Test. The Aussies led by Pat Cummins have a pretty balanced lineup which consists of experienced batters and impactful bowlers. From Usman Khawaja at the top to Travis Head in the middle, the batting combination for the hosts is all sorted. The pace attack will certainly be led by Mitchell Starc whereras Pat Cummins is expected to play the supportive role. Nathan Lyon can come in handy in the Australian conditions and can be a challenge for the Indian batters.
IND vs AUS 1st Test: Key Battles
The key battles during the IND vs AUS 1st Test will be between captains Jasprit Bumrah and Rohit Sharma. On the other hand, it will be very interesting to see how Virat Kohli takes on Mitchell Starc.
IND vs AUS 1st Test: Player To Watch Out For
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Pat Cummins
- Virat Kohli
- Steve Smith
- KL Rahul
- Marnus Labuschagne
IND vs AUS 1st Test: Predicted Playing XI
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhimanyu Easwaran, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Sarfaraz Khan, Ravichandran Ashwin, Harshit Rana, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
Australia: Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland, Mitchell Starc
