The hosts have taken a 2-1 lead in the series after thrashing India by 184 runs in the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Batting first, the hosts scored 474 runs thanks to a century from Steve Smith and half-centuries from Usman Khawaja, debutant Sam Konstas and Marnus Labuschagne.
Even a draw in the upcoming game will be enough for the hosts to seal the series. However, they will be keen to win the Test in order to book their place in the World Test Championship final. With the Aussies eyeing a crucial win in the fifth Test, here is the Australia Playing 11 for the fifth India vs Australia Test.
Australia Playing 11 vs India- 5th Test, India tour of Australia 2024-25
He was eventually out for 60 runs off just 65 balls in his debut innings. In the second innings, Konstas scored just 8 runs before being bowled by a stunning delivery from Bumrah.
Middle-order batsmen and allrounders: Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk)
Marnus Labuschagne managed to relieve some pressure off himself by scoring half-century in both the innings. The right-handed batsman scored 72 runs in the first innings before scoring 70 runs in the second innings.
Travis Head had a rare failure and will be looking to bounce back in the upcoming Test. The Australia star was dismissed cheaply in both the innings by Bumrah. He was out for a duck in the first innings before scoring 1 run in the second innings.
Bowlers: Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland
The hosts are unlikely to change the bowling lineup in the Australia Playing 11 for the fifth Test. Captain Pat Cummins is set to lead the attack with Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland as his fast-bowling partners. Nathan Lyon is set to lead the spin attack.
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