India and Australia are gearing up for an intense showdown in the 5th Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, set to take place in Sydney. This match is more than just a game—it’s a must-win for India to keep their hopes alive for both the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and a spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) final.

The pressure is immense on the Indian side after suffering a heavy defeat in the previous match in Melbourne, where Australia dominated with a 184-run victory, giving them a 2-1 lead in the series. To bounce back, India might make some big changes to their playing XI, possibly leaving out key players like captain Rohit Sharma and wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant. Young talents like Shubman Gill and Dhruv Jurel are likely to step in.

On the bowling front, India faces a setback as Akash Deep has reportedly injured his back during training. This opens the door for Prasidh Krishna, who could make his long-awaited return to the team after a year.

For fans in India, the match will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network and can also be streamed on Disney+ Hotstar. The game starts early at 5:00 AM IST, with the toss taking place at 4:30 AM IST at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground.

**India’s Squad:** Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (w), 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, Harshit Rana.

**Australia’s Squad:** Sam Konstas, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (w), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland, Beau Webster, Jhye Richardson, Sean Abbott.

India’s battle against Australia in this decider promises to be thrilling. With everything on the line, fans can expect dramatic twists as both teams fight for supremacy in this high-stakes Test match.