India vs Australia, 3rd Test – IND vs AUS Cricket Match Preview, Prediction, Where To Watch, Probable 11 And Fantasy 11 Tips

India will face off against Australia in the 3rd Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after clinching it 2-0.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Match Preview:

India have already retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023 after dominating Australia in the first two Tests, winning both matches within 3 days each. Rohit Sharma has been the top scorer for team India with the bat, scoring 183 runs in 2 matches. Interstingly, left-handed all-rounder Axar Patel has been the second-highest run-scorer in the series with 158 runs in 2 matches. Jadeja has contributed with 96 runs while Virat Kohli & KL Rahul have maintained their bad run. 

Ravindra Jadeja has also been the top wicket-taker with 17 wickets to his name in 2 matches, followed by Ravichandran Ashwin with 14 wickets to his name. While Jadeja has 2 5-wicket hauls, Ashwin has also registered a 5-wicket haul. Mohammad Shami has picked up 7 wickets in 2 matches while Axar Patel hasn't been given much opportunity to bowl. 

Australian batters have seemed clueless against the Indian bowlers in away conditions. While Usman Khawaja stepped up with 81 runs in the 2nd Test, Peter Handscomb scored a fifty and no other Aussie batter has been able to cross the 50-run mark in an inning in this series. 

Bowling has been similar to the visitors' batting. While Todd Murphy picked up 7 wickets for 124 runs in the first Test, Nathan Lyon stepped up with a 5-fer in the 2nd Test. Matthew Kuhnemann managed just 2 wickets on his debut, while the other bowlers have returned fruitless. 

IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Match Details

• Date – Wednesday, March 01, 2023
• Time – 09:30 AM IST
• Venue – Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore

Today's Match Prediction: Who will win today's cricket match? IND vs AUS 3rd Test 

India will start as clear favourites to win the 3rd Test and confirm their World Test Championship 2021-23 final. 

IND vs AUS Head-to-Head:

• Total – 104
• India – 32
• Australia – 43
• Draw – 28
• Tie – 1

IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Where to Watch?

The Australian tour of India will be broadcasted live by Star Sports network as well as on DD Free Dish for free. Viewers can watch it online on the OTT platform Disney Plus Hotstar.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Team News:

Australia – Mitchell Starc is expected to play the 3rd Test after missing the first two Tests. Cameron Green has declared himself fit, while Mitchell Swepson will re-join the squad for the remaining two matches. David Warner has flown back to Australia due to an elbow injury while captain Pat Cummins will miss this match due to family issues. 

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Probable Playing 11:

• India – Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Srikar Bharat (wk), Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj
• Australia – Matt Renshaw, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith (c), Travis Head, Peter Handscomb, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy, Scott Boland/Lance Morris

Today Match IND vs AUS 3rd Test Fantasy 11:

• Wicket-keepers – Alex Carey, Peter Handscomb
• Batters – Marnus Labuschagne, Rohit Sharma, Usman Khawaja
• All-rounders – Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel
• Bowlers –  Mohammed Shami, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc

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C- VC options – Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Rohit Sharma, Usman Khawaja