BGT 2024/25 India vs Australia Prediction, Odds, and Betting Tips

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The highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 is here. The first Test match of the series will kick start on November 22, 2024, at Optus Stadium, Perth. Australia, led by captain Pat Cummins, is in great form, while India is coming off a tough 3-0 loss in their last series against New Zealand on home soil. However, the conditions and opponents are different now. India will aim to start the series with a win, but it won’t be easy against the strong Australian squad. Check out the India vs Australia prediction below.

India vs Australia prediction: India to win

Key Stats

Australia won 4 out of their last 5 Test matches.
India is coming off 3 consecutive losses.
Australia defeated India in their last Test by 209 runs.

Match Prediction: India is expected to win this match due to their balanced squad and strong, attacking batting department, which is considered stronger compared to Australia.

India vs Australia Odds

India – 1.35
Australia – 3.10

Most Recent H2H

Winning team	Won by	Date
Australia	209 runs	07 Jun 2023
Match Drawn		09 Mar 2023
Australia	9 wickets	01 Mar 2023
India	6 wickets	17 Feb 2023
India	Inning and 132 runs	09 Feb 2023

India preview

India comes into this series after a tough 3-0 loss against New Zealand. They are now looking to win at least 4 matches to qualify for the WTC 2025 Finals. With Rohit Sharma unavailable, Jasprit Bumrah will lead the side. India boasts a strong squad featuring prominent names like Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and others. The team is balanced, but they will need to adapt quickly to the Australian pitches.

Predicted XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Druv Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj, Harshit Rana

Australia preview

Australia is coming off 4 wins in their last 5 Test matches. The team, led by Pat Cummins, has a strong bowling lineup, but their batting needs to be more consistent, especially against India’s pacers on the Perth pitch. Australia is currently on top of the WTC 2023-25 standings with a 62.5% win rate and will aim to win this series to secure their spot in the WTC final.

Predicted XI: Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Scott Boland, Nathan Lyon

Player to watch: Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah will lead the Indian team in Perth. The 30-year-old is regarded as currently one of the best all-format bowlers in the world. With his accuracy and incredible skills, Bumrah could be a major threat to the Australian batters.