India will take on Australia in the 1st Test of the 4-match series at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur, on Thursday (9 February) morning.
Team India has dominated Test cricket in home conditions in the last decade. They have won all 15 series played at home since the start of 2013. India is the current holder of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after defeating Australia away by 2-1 in 2020-21. Pujara, Kohli with the bat, and Ashwin and Axar with the ball will be critical for the hosts.
On the other hand, Australia have been in brilliant form in this Test Championship cycle, with S. Smith and captain P. Cummins the stand-out players. In 2022, Australia won the Test series in Pakistan and drew the Test series in Sri Lanka. Khawaja, Labuschagne, and Lyon will be essential for the visitors. Starc and Hazlewood are not fit for the 1st Test.
IND vs AUS 1st Test Match Details
- Venue: Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur
- Date & Time: Feb 9, 2023, at 9:30 AM IST
- Live Streaming: Star Sports Channels and Disney+Hotstar App
India vs Australia 2023 1st Test Probable Playing XIs
India
R. Sharma (C), KL. Rahul, C. Pujara, V. Kohli, S. Yadav, S. Bharat (WK), R. Jadeja, A. Patel, R. Ashwin, M. Siraj, M. Shami
Australia
D. Warner, U. Khawaja, M. Labuschagne, S. Smith, M. Renshaw, P. Handscomb, A. Carey (WK), P. Cummins (C), S. Boland, N. Lyon, T. Murphy
India vs Australia Test Head-to-head Record
Weather Report - 34°C, Clear skies
Pitch Report - Balanced
Avg. 1st Innings Score - 324 runs (6 Tests played)
Avg. 2nd Innings Score - 362 runs (6 Tests played)
Toss Record - Team batting first won 3 times (6 Tests played)
Top Picks for IND vs AUS 1st Test 2023 Fantasy Cricket
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IND vs AUS 1st Test Match Howzat Fantasy Team
- Wicketkeeper: A. Carey
- Batters: U. Khawaja, V. Kohli, C. Pujara, S. Smith
- All-rounders: R. Ashwin, A. Patel, R. Jadeja
- Bowlers: N. Lyon, M. Siraj, P. Cummins
- Captain: R. Ashwin/C. Pujara
- Vice Captain: S. Smith/N. Lyon
India vs Australia 2023 1st Test HOWZAT Fantasy Team
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