AUS vs IND Sydney Test Date, Time, Live TV Channel: Read Match Preview, Likely Playing XI, Head-To-Head Stats

India is set to face Australia in the fifth Test at Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday. After a thrilling victory at Melbourne, the hosts lead the series 2-1. Despite moments of brilliance from both teams, India's batting remains a concern. Senior players are out of form, leaving younger players to carry the team to competitive scores.

The Indian squad for this match includes Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (captain), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Sarfaraz Khan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Prasidh Krishna, Shubman Gill, Devdutt Padikkal, Tanush Kotian, Dhruv Jurel and Harshit Rana.

Key Players and Match Details

Yashasvi Jaiswal has been crucial for India with his runs. Alongside KL Rahul occasionally, he has managed to handle Australia's pace attack effectively. His performance at the top will be vital for India's success in this match.

Australia's squad features Sam Konstas, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wicketkeeper), Pat Cummins (captain), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland and others. Travis Head has already troubled India twice in this series with centuries in Adelaide and Brisbane.

Pitch and Weather Conditions

The Sydney pitch typically favours batsmen early on but becomes more conducive to spin as the game progresses. However, rain could alter conditions to benefit fast bowlers more than usual. The weather forecast suggests favourable conditions for the first four days but predicts rain on Thursday and the final day.

Historically in Tests between these two teams: 111 matches have been played with India winning 33 times and Australia 47 times; 30 matches ended in draws.

Live Streaming Information

The fifth Test between India and Australia will be broadcasted live on Star Sports Network in India. Fans can also stream it online via the Hotstar website.

This match is crucial for both teams as they aim to conclude the series on a high note.