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India A will lock horns with Australia A in the third unofficial ODI match at the Cricket Association Puducherry Siechem Ground, Puducherry, on 11th October at 9:00 AM IST.
Get the best IN-A vs AU-A Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 3rd Unofficial ODI match of the Australia A Tour of India 2026. Expert analysis and more.
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Hot Picks for IN-A vs AU-A Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Nathan McSweeney – McSweeney began the series with a magnificent 123 off 135 balls, then added 32 in the second ODI, taking his series tally to 155 runs in two innings. His century helped Australia A win the opening match by 125 runs. |
Rajat Patidar – Patidar has been India A’s leading batting contributor, scoring 120 runs across two innings. After making 53 off 51 balls in the opener, he followed up with an impressive 67 in the second ODI, although India A fell short again. |
Top Picks:
Sai Sudharsan – Sudharsan has opened the batting for India A, scoring 14 runs in two innings with contributions of 1 and 13. The left-handed top-order batter will look to make a stronger impact in the final match. |
Will Sutherland – Australia A’s captain made a commanding 77 from 68 deliveries in the first ODI, helping rebuild the innings alongside McSweeney. His right-arm fast-medium bowling also gives the team an additional option, although his main contribution in the opener came with the bat. |
Budget Picks:
Ruturaj Gaikwad – India A’s captain has scored 27 runs in two innings, making 15 in the opening match and 12 in the second. The right-handed top-order batter will aim to lead a stronger response in the series finale. |
Spencer Johnson – Johnson has troubled India A with his left-arm fast bowling, claiming 5 wickets across the first two matches. He took 2/36 in the opener before delivering a match-winning 3-wicket spell in the second ODI. |
IN-A vs AU-A Australia A Tour of India 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Nathan McSweeney & Rajat Patidar |
Vice-Captain | Sai Sudarshan & Will Sutherland |
IN-A vs AU-A Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Josh Philippe, Prabhsimran Singh
- Batters – Rajat Patidar, Devdutt Padikkal, Sai Sudharsan (VC)
- All-Rounders – Will Sutherland, Nathan McSweeney ©, Suryansh Shedge, Mitchell Owen
- Bowlers – Yash Thakur, Mahli Beardman
IN-A vs AU-A Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Prabhsimran Singh
- Batters – Rajat Patidar ©, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Sudharsan
- All-Rounders – Will Sutherland (VC), Nathan McSweeney, Suryansh Shedge, Mitchell Owen
- Bowlers – Spencer Johnson, Arshad Khan, Mahli Beardman
IN-A vs AU-A Dream11 Prediction Today 3rd Unofficial ODI Australia A Tour of India 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Kumar Kushagra | NA | NA |
Tanveer Sangha | NA | NA |
IN-A vs AU-A Dream11 Prediction Today 3rd Unofficial ODI Australia A Tour of India 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Nathan McSweeney |
GL Captaincy Choice | Rajat Patidar |
Punt Picks | Ruturaj Gaikwad and Spencer Johnson |
Dream11 Combination | 2-3-4-2 |
IN-A vs AU-A Match Preview:
India A will face Australia A in the third unofficial ODI of the Australia A tour of India 2026 on October 11 at the Cricket Association Puducherry Siechem Ground, Puducherry, with the match scheduled to begin at 9:00 AM IST. Australia A have already secured an unassailable 2-0 lead after winning the first two matches by 125 runs and 69 runs, respectively. Consequently, India A will aim to finish the series on a positive note, while Australia A will look to complete a clean sweep with another convincing performance.
Australia A strengthened their dominance in the second unofficial ODI by scoring 275 all out in 49.5 overs after choosing to bat first. Sam Konstas led the innings with 67 off 88 balls, while Josh Philippe contributed 58 off 58 and Nathan McSweeney added 32 off 39. For India A, Arshad Khan claimed 3/56 and Yash Thakur picked up 2/46. During the chase, Rajat Patidar fought back with 67 off 81 balls, while Anukul Roy remained unbeaten on 34 off 40. However, India A could not recover from their batting setbacks and were dismissed for 206 in 45.2 overs. Spencer Johnson spearheaded Australia A’s attack with 3/35, while Riley Meredith and Tanveer Sangha claimed two wickets each. Australia A sealed a 69-run victory, and Johnson earned Player of the Match honours.
India A must now find a stronger start from Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal and captain Ruturaj Gaikwad after their top order struggled in the second match. Nevertheless, Patidar has offered encouragement with scores of 53 and 67 across the first two games, while Roy’s unbeaten 34 provides another positive for the hosts. Australia A, meanwhile, have benefited from consistent contributions by Konstas, Philippe and McSweeney, backed by an effective bowling attack led by Johnson and Meredith. Although India A could adjust their combination for the final fixture, Australia A will enter with greater confidence and a clear opportunity to complete the series sweep.
IN-A vs AU-A Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
India A | 0 |
Australia A | 2 |
IN-A vs AU-A Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 31°C |
Weather Forecast | Light a |
Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 180 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Poor |
Winning % | 45% |
IN-A vs AU-A Playing 11s (Predicted):
India A Playing 11:
1) Sai Sudharsan
2) Devdutt Padikkal
3) Ruturaj Gaikwad ©
4) Rajat Patidar
5) Kumar Kushagra (wk)
6) Nishant Sindhu
7) Suryansh Shedge
8) Vipraj Nigam
9) Anukul Roy
10) Arshad Khan
11) Yash Thakur
Australia A Playing 11:
1) Mitchell Owen
2) Sam Konstas
3) Josh Philippe (wk)
4) Nathan McSweeney ©
5) Lachlan Shaw
6) Liam Scott
7) Nikhil Chaudhary
8) Ben Dwarshuis
9) Riley Meredith
10) Tanveer Sangha
11) Spencer Johnson
IN-A vs AU-A Match Winner Prediction:
India A is anticipated to stage a comeback and secure victory in this match.
