AUS vs IND 1st Test Dream11 Prediction: India will take on Australia in the series opener of the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The match is scheduled to be played at the Optus Stadium, Perth on 22nd November, 2024 at 07:50 AM IST. India has already defeated Australia twice on their home soil, once in 2018-19 under Virat Kohli and again in 2020-21 under Ajinkya Rahane. They are now looking at a third win. A win here will also not only be another achievement but can also see them qualify for the final of the World Test Championship. Australia, though, has been on a roll at home. They haven't lost the last four Test series they have played and will be eager to avenge their previous losses. With an excellent pace attack and a solid batting lineup, they are ready to take on India. Australia vs India - 1st Test: Pitch Report The Optus Stadium pitch has a lot of pace and bounce, which favors the fast bowlers. The average first-innings score is 456. All four Tests won by teams batting first have been at this venue. To win, first, one must win the toss and bat first. Broadcast Details of Australia vs India Test Series The entire Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 series will be telecasted live on the Stars Sports and DD Sports and will be streamed live on Hotstar app and web. AUS vs IND Head-to-Head Record in Tests AUS VS IND - H2H In Tests Total Matches 107 Won by Australia 45 Won by India 32 Tied 1 Draw 29 Probable Playing 11 Australia: Nathan McSweeney, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (C), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon India: KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli, Dhurv Jurel, Rishabh Pant (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah (c), Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana Must Picks for AUS vs IND 1st Test Dream11 Team Top Wicket Keepers to pick Alex Carey | WK | AUS: The Australian wicketkeeper has scored 1339 runs in 47 innings in his Test career. His has been pretty impressive in the FC cricket recently as he has scored 251 runs in his last 4 innings. He last played a Test in march 2024 against New Zealand where he scored unbeaten 98 to guide his team to victory. He is a player worth having in your side for this Test. Rishabh Pant | WK | IND: The southpaw has been one of the most consistent player for India since his comeback in this format after the injury. In his last 10 innings, the wicketkeeper batter has scored 422 runs which also includes a century. Pant has played 7 matches against Australia in this format and has managed 624 runs and this makes him a player to watch out for in this game as well. Top Batters to Pick Marnus Labuschagne | BAT | AUS: The right-handed batter has scored 4114 runs in 90 innings of his Test career. In 6 innings at Perth, Marnus has scored 519 runs at a magnificent average of 103.8. He is a must have player to have in your fantasy teamm for this match. Virat Kohli | BAT | IND: India's poster boy is struggling with his form lately. However, when it comes to playing against Australia, the former Indian skipper switches on his beast mode. In 13 Tests played by him in Australia, Kohli has scored 1352 runs, 259 of which has came at the Optus. He is expected to deliver his best and hence he should find a place in your fantasy XI. Top All-Rounders to Pick Mitchell Marsh | AR | AUS: The 33-year old all-rounder from Australia has scored 2010 runs and picked up 48 wickets in his Test career. Marsh has played 4 Tests at Perth in which he has scored 395 runs and has plucked 4 wickets. Keeping him out of your side will cost you important fantasy points. Ravichandran Ashwin | AR | IND: Ashwin holds a decent record in Australia in this format. He has played 10 matches in Australia in which he has scored 384 runs and has dismissed 39 batters. The visuals of the surface suggests that the spinners will come handy from the later half Day 3. This makes Ashwin a crucial pick for your fantasy team. Top Bowlers to Pick Pat Cummins | BOW | AUS: The Australian skipper has picked up 269 wickets in 62 Tests. His record against India has been mindblowing as the skipper has picked 50 wickets in 13 matches against the visitors in this format. He is a must have player in your fantasy team for this match. Jasprit Bumrah | BOW | IND: Bumrah has played 40 Tests in which he has bagged 173 wickets. Against Australia, the stand-in Indian skipper picked up 32 wickets in this format, 5 of which came at Perth which is to be kept in mind while creating your fantasy team. With added responsibility of captaincy, Bumrah is expected to deliver his best in this game. Captain Choice - Pat Cummins - Jasprit Bumrah Vice Captain Choice - Marnus Labuschagne - Virat Kohli Who will win today's Australia vs India 1st Test? India will be playing a less experienced side in the opening Test as their key players are missing this game. This gives an advantage to Australia. Considering the experience of playing at such difficult conditions, we reckon the hosts to win the Test at Perth. Disclaimer This is a team that is created on the basis of the author's knowledge, analysis, and judgment. While selecting your team, do take note of the points mentioned and make your own decision.