Match Date: 5 October 2025 | Time: 01:30 PM IST
Venue: TBD | Tournament: ODI Series
🏏 Match Preview
India A and Australia A are set to face off in what promises to be a tightly contested A-team ODI clash. Both sides have shown good form in recent series, with Australia A looking particularly dominant when batting first, while India A have been consistent chasers.
Australia A recently recorded a massive 83-run win, highlighting their all-round balance and bowling firepower led by H Thornton and S Elliott. Meanwhile, India A have a solid middle order led by A Sharma and N Sindhu, who have been fantasy gold recently.
Playing 11: Not announced yet.
🔮 Win Probability
Team | Win Probability |
|---|---|
Australia A | 56% |
India A | 44% |
📊 Team Form
Team | Last 5 Matches | Record When Batting First | Record When Chasing |
|---|---|---|---|
India A | W, W, W, W, L | 2W | 3W, 1L |
Australia A | W, W, W, L, W | 2W | 3W, 1L |
🌦️ Pitch & Venue Analysis
(Venue yet to be confirmed — analysis based on typical India A home conditions)
Nature: Balanced surface with good batting value early; assists spinners later.
Average 1st Innings Score: 270–285
Bowling Impact:
Pacers dominate Powerplay.
Spinners come into play from overs 20–40.
Toss Trend: Teams prefer chasing under lights (60% win rate).
Fantasy Insight:
Opt for 2–3 pacers + 2 spin options, especially if India A bowls second.
⭐ Top Fantasy Performers (Last 5 Matches)
Player | Role | Team | Total FPts | Avg FPts | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H Thornton | Bowler | AUS-A | 430 | 107 | Consistent wicket-taker, key in middle overs |
A Sharma | Batter | IN-A | 382 | 76 | India A’s top run-getter, in sublime touch |
N Sindhu | All-rounder | IN-A | 354 | 70 | 2D player; scores runs & bowls in middle phase |
H Rana | Bowler | IN-A | 289 | 57 | Excellent death-over option |
S Elliott | All-rounder | AUS-A | 279 | 139 (2 matches) | Explosive all-rounder, high-impact potential |
L Scott | All-rounder | AUS-A | 146 | 48 | Handy lower-order hitter |
R Parag | All-rounder | IN-A | 166 | 33 | Risky pick but can deliver quick runs |
⚡ Powerplay & Death Overs Impact
Phase | Best Players | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|
Powerplay (1–10) | H Thornton, H Rana | Swing bowlers dominate; early wickets crucial |
Middle Overs (11–35) | N Sindhu, S Elliott | All-rounders pick wickets + quick runs |
Death Overs (36–50) | H Rana, W Sutherland | Death specialists with variations & yorkers |
🏅 Key MVP Picks
Player | Reason |
|---|---|
A Sharma (IN-A) | Top-order consistency and 75+ avg points make him a reliable C/VC option |
H Thornton (AUS-A) | Genuine wicket-taker; has featured in 3 Dream Teams |
S Elliott (AUS-A) | High strike rate and wicket-taking ability; great differential |
N Sindhu (IN-A) | Offers both batting depth and bowling; ideal in balanced teams |
🎯 Differential Picks
L Scott (AUS-A): Underrated AR with ability to contribute in both departments.
R Parag (IN-A): Can change the game if promoted in batting order.
W Sutherland (AUS-A): Low ownership all-rounder who often chips in with wickets.
🧩 Suggested Dream11 Team Combination
Team Type: Balanced (3 Batsmen, 3 All-rounders, 4 Bowlers, 1 WK)
Dream11 Team:
WK: P Singh (placeholder till lineup confirmed)
BAT: A Sharma (C), N Tilak Varma, J Fraser-McGurk
AR: N Sindhu (VC), S Elliott, W Sutherland
BOWL: H Thornton, H Rana, L Scott, T Straker
Captain: A Sharma
Vice-Captain: N Sindhu
🧠 Final Fantasy Tips
If India A bats first: Load up on top-order batters like A Sharma and Sindhu.
If Australia A bats first: Prioritize their bowlers (Thornton, Elliott) for wicket-heavy fantasy returns.
Safe Core: A Sharma, Thornton, Sindhu
Differential Edge: Elliott, L Scott