India vs Australia 5th Test Match Prediction, Possible Playing XI, Stats and Records
India and Australia will lock horns one last time in the thrilling Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in the fifth test match of the series at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). With the series lead 2-1 in favor of the hosts, there is still a lot to play for in the match.
India cricket team was handed a crushing 184-run defeat in the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. They must regroup to draw the series 2-2 level and retain the BGT trophy. Moreover, the match result holds immense significance for India’s likelihood of qualifying for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final.
India vs Australia 5th Test Match Details
Date: 3 January 2024
Start Time: Starts at 5:00 AM IST; Toss at 4:30 AM IST
Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG)
TV Broadcaster in India: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming in India: Disney+ Hotstar
India at the SCG
India’s test record at the SCG is not great, but the tourists can draw inspiration from some inspired past performances. In 13 Tests played at the SCG, India has only a solitary win to show. The only win for Team India at this venue came in 1978.
India’s SCG Record
| Matches | 13 |
| Wins | 1 |
| Losses | 5 |
| Draws | 7 |
| Highest Total | 705/7 declared (2004) |
| Lowest Total | 150 all out (2000) |
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Player Stats
| Highest Individual Score | Sachin Tendulkar’s 241* in 2004 |
| Most Runs (Overall) | Sachin Tendulkar – 785 runs in 9 innings |
| Most Runs (Current Player) | Rishabh Pant – 292 runs in 3 innings |
| Best Bowling Innings | Anil Kumble – 8/141 in 2004 |
| Best Bowling Match | Anil Kumble – 12/279 in 2004 |
India Recent Results at the SCG
| Team | Result | Margin of Result | Start Date |
| India | draw | – | 7 Jan 2021 |
| India | draw | – | 3 Jan 2019 |
| India | draw | – | 6 Jan 2015 |
| India | lost | inns & 68 runs | 3 Jan 2012 |
| India | lost | 122 runs | 2 Jan 2008 |
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Australia at the SCG
Australia enjoys an exceptional record at the Sydeny Cricket Ground (SCG) in test cricket. In 112 matches played at the iconic ground, the Aussie have won 67, lost 32, and drawn 17.
Australia’s SCG Record
| Matches | 112 |
| Won | 61 |
| Lost | 28 |
| Drawn | 23 |
| Won Batting First | 28 |
| Won Batting Second | 33 |
| Highest Total | 659/4 Declared vs India in 2012 |
| Lowest Total | 42 All Out vs England in 1888 |
Player Stats
| Category | Record Holder | Score/Wickets |
| Highest Individual Score | Michael Clarke | 329* |
| Most Runs (Overall) | Ricky Ponting | 1480 runs |
| Most Runs (Current) | Steve Smith | 1059 runs |
| Most Wickets (Overall) | Shane Warne | 64 wickets |
| Most Wickets (Current) | Nathan Lyon | 48 wickets |
Australia Recent Results at the SCG
| Year | Match | Result |
| 2024 | Australia vs Pakistan | AUS won by 8 wickets |
| 2023 | Australia vs South Africa | Match drawn |
| 2023 | Australia vs England | Match drawn |
| 2021 | Australia vs India | Match drawn |
| 2020 | Australia vs New Zealand | AUS won by 279 runs |
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India’s Probable XI
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: India’s leading run-scorer this series with 359 runs at an average of 51.
- Rohit Sharma (C): Rohit Sharma has struggled for form but will keep his place at the top of the batting order.
- KL Rahul: KL Rahul has had a successful stint at the top of the batting order but he will continue to bat No. 3.
- Virat Kohli: Virat Kohli has scored a hundred in the series and would look to add another in this IND vs AUS test.
- Rishabh Pant (wk): Rishabh Pant has memorable performances at this venue – 159* in 2019 and 97 in 2021.
- Ravindra Jadeja: The experienced all-rounder is likely to keep his place in the side despite modest performances in the BGT series so far.
- Nitish Kumar Reddy: Nitish has been a consistent performer with the bat lower down the order and would be brimming with confidence heading into the Sydney test.
- Washington Sundar: Washington Sundar has shown value with both bat and ball.
- Akash Deep: Akash Deep can play as the third seamer for Team India.
- Jasprit Bumrah: With 30 wickets at an average of 12.83 in the bag, Jasprit Bumrah would look to another match-winning performance here.
- Mohammed Siraj: Siraj has had a mixed bag on the tour so far but with limited options, he will be India’s second seam bowler.
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Australia’s Probable XI
- Sam Konstas: The youngster impressed everyone with his fearless approach on debut and is one to watch out for here.
- Usman Khawaja: Usman Khawaja has had an average series but he would look to draw confidence from a stellar record at this venue.
- Marnus Labuschagne: Marnus Labuschagne looked in good touch in the last match and would look to build on the recent return in form.
- Steve Smith: Steve Smith the in-form Aussie batsman and would look to cash in at his home ground.
- Travis Head: India’s nemesis in recent years, Head is the leading run-scorer in the BGT 2024-25 series with 443 runs at a batting average of 58.
- Mitchell Marsh: Mitchell Marsh has not had the best of series but would keep his place in the side for the balance he provides to the XI.
- Alex Carey (wk): Alex Carey has been reliable with the gloves and has put in some vital performances.
- Pat Cummins (C): Pat Cummins has led from the front, contributing with both ball and lower down the batting order.
- Mitchell Starc/Jhye Richardson: There is a question mark over Mitchell Starc’s fitness and if deemed unfit, Jhye Richardson or Sean Abbott is likely to come in.
- Nathan Lyon: Nathan Lyon is Australia’s most successful bowler at the SCG and would look to exploit bowling conditions.
- Scott Boland: Scott Boland has not let Aussie miss Josh Hazlewood and remains as big a threat for the tourists.
How Can India Qualify for the World Test Championship Final?
India’s road to the World Test Championship (WTC) final is still open. For India to secure their place in the WTC 2025 final at Lord’s, the team must secure a win in the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 at the Sydney Cricket Ground. At the same time, India would root for Sri Lanka to defeat Australia in their upcoming series so that Australia drops WTC points for India to move up the WTC points table.
The stage is set for the high-stakes encounter! With pride to salvage and a spot in the WTC final to secure, expect a hard-fought battle between the two evenly matched teams at the SCG.
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