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Predicting the Australian XI for the first Test against India

The first Test between India and Australia will be played on 9th February.

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India and Australia are all set to lock horns with each other in the four-match Test series. The Test series will be extremely crucial in the context of the World Test Championship as it’ll almost ensure who will be the two teams to play the final. Both Australia and India are red-hot favourites to play the summit clash but nothing can be predicted in the game of cricket.

Predicting the Australian XI for the first Test against India

The first game between the teams will be played on February 9th in Nagpur followed by the second Test to be played on 17th February in Delhi. The third game between India and Australia is slated to take place on 1st March in Dharamshala whereas the last game will be played on 9th March in Ahmedabad.

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David Warner a brainer will open the innings in the first Test against India. He’s among the senior guys of the team and will most likely play a crucial role in the side. He is expected to open the innings alongside Usman Khawaja, who has been in staggering form of late.

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With the way Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith have been batting in the Tests, there’s no doubt that they will bat for all the series at 3 and 4. They are currently the No.1 and No.2 ranked batters in the ICC rankings and are expected to play a crucial for the side in the series.

Travis Head, who has been going through a purple patch, will most likely bat at No.5 along with Alex Carey, who will bat at No.6 and keep wickets. Cameron Green might get a nod ahead in the first Test against India at 7. Whereas Nathan Lyon and debutant Todd Murphy along with skipper Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc will form the bowling lineup.

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Predicted Australian XI for the first Test against India

David Warner
Usman Khawaja
Marnus Labuschagnea
Steve Smith
Travis Head
Alex Carey
Cameron Green
Pat Cummins
Mitchell Starc
Nathan Lyon
Todd Murphy

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