Australia vs England, 4th Test – Cricket Match Prediction, Fantasy XI Tips & Probable XI

After already losing the series, England will face Australia in the fourth Test at Sydney Cricket Ground on 5th January. Australia are 3-0 ahead in the five-match series. 

AUS v ENG: Match Details

• Date – Wednesday, January 05, 2022
• Time – 5:00 AM IST
• Venue – Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney

AUS v ENG Match Preview:

Australia have opted to go with the same opening pair - David Warner and Marcus Harris. Only three players in the Australian team have scored consistently - Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, and Steve Smith. They will be the key in Sydney as well. 

Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc have been one of the most dangerous pairs bowling with the new ball. They give nothing to the batters and consistently threaten them with wicket-taking deliveries. Nathan Lyon could come into the game as the match progresses. 

There is no doubt England will bank on Joe Root to score. Dawid Malan has been the next best batter in this series for them. Jos Buttler will be a key in the middle order. 

Stuart Broad is back in the playing XI and will accompany James Anderson with the new ball. Mark Wood could be a game-changer. 

AUS v ENG Cricket Match Prediction:

More than Australia being dominating, England have been below average in all departments. Australia are clear favorites to win this test. 

AUS v ENG Head-to-Head:

• Total – 354
• Australia – 149
• England – 110
• Draw - 95

AUS v ENG Team News: 

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Both teams have announced their playing XI. 

AUS v ENG Playing XI:

• Australia - David Warner, Marcus Harris, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja, Cameron Green, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland, Nathan Lyon
• England - Haseeb Hameed, Zak Crawley, Dawid Malan, Joe Root (c), Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler, Mark Wood, Jack Leach, Stuart Broad, Jimmy Anderson

AUS v ENG Fantasy XI:

• Wicket-keepers - Jos Buttler
• Batters - Steven Smith, David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, Dawid Malan
• All-rounders - Joe Root, Cameron Green
• Bowlers - Stuart Broad, James Anderson, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc