High-flying Australia will be eyeing another win over India when both teams take on each other in the fifth Test of the ongoing IND vs AUS series. The last game of the series is scheduled to get underway on Friday (January 3) at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Australia have taken an unassailable 2-1 lead in the IND vs AUS series following the 184-run win in the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The hosts will now be eyeing another win in Sydney to not only win the series but also seal a spot in the final of the World Test Championship.
India, on the other hand, will be desperate to win the upcoming game as they look to end the series on a high. The Rohit Sharma-led side also needs to win the Test to keep alive its slim chances of qualifying for the WTC final. Ahead of the fifth Test, here are all the predictions for the game.
IND vs AUS Match Prediction- 5th Test, India tour of Australia 2024-25:
Pitch Conditions:
Both batsmen and bowlers will be getting ample support from the surface at the Sydney Cricket Ground. However, they will have to be at their best to make a big impact with either bat or ball in the game. Spinners are also likely to enjoy the conditions in Sydney.
The venue is known for assisting spinners, especially on the last two days of the game. In the first four Tests of the series, the spinners struggled for wickets and will be hoping to end the series on a good note.
Form and Fitness
Neither of the two teams have any injury concerns ahead of the fifth and final Test at the SCG.
Score Prediction
| Team | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings |
| IND | 300-350 | 150-200 |
| AUS | 400-450 | 150-200 |
IND vs AUS Players to perform prediction
IND: KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Nitish Reddy, and Jasprit Bumrah will be the key players for India.
AUS: Steve Smith, Sam Konstas, Travis Head, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Nathan Lyon will be the key players for Australia.
IND vs AUS Best Batsman Prediction
Who will score the most runs for IND in the match: Yashasvi Jaiswal or Rishabh Pant
Who will score the most runs for AUS in the match: Travis Head or Steve Smith
IND vs AUS Best Bowler Prediction
Who will pick the most wickets for IND in the match: Jasprit Bumrah or Mohammed Siraj
Who will pick the most wickets for AUS in the match: Pat Cummins or Nathan Lyon
Conclusion – Who will win the Match?
Australia will start the fifth Test against India as firm favorites and are expected to win the Test. Not only form but the past record is also on Australia’s side ahead of the upcoming Test. Australia have lost only one Test against India in Sydney with that particular defeat coming way back in 1978.
Overall, Australia have played 13 Tests against India in Sydney and have won 5 of them while drawing 7. The hosts will be taking confidence from the past record and will be eyeing another victory over the struggling tourists.