AUS vs IND Dream11 Prediction – 2nd T20I, India Tour of Australia 2025
The second T20I in the five-match series between Australia national cricket team and India national cricket team is scheduled for 31 October 2025 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Melbourne. The match is part of India’s tour of Australia and will begin at approximately 1:45 PM IST / 7:15 PM local time.
Australia will look to bounce back after the opening game and leverage home conditions, while India will aim to build on momentum and adjust to Australian conditions quickly.
Match Details
- Date: Friday, 31 October 2025
- Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne, Australia
- Time: Approx. 1:45 PM IST / 7:15 PM local time
- Format: Twenty20 International (T20I)
- Series: India tour of Australia, 2025/26
Team Previews
Australia (AUS)
Australia’s squad for this match shows a strong balance of bat-depth and new bowling options. Key players include captain Mitchell Marsh and top-order batters such as Travis Head and Matthew Short. The pace bowling unit features experienced names like Josh Hazlewood, while spin options and versatile all-rounders provide flexibility.
At home, Australia will aim to exploit power-play momentum and fielding advantages, especially under lights at the MCG.
India (IND)
India come into this match with a formidable white-ball line-up. Their batting line-up features dynamic players such as Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma. The spin bowling department is led by Kuldeep Yadav and the pace bowlers include Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh.
Adapting quickly to bounce and pace, and executing under lights will be India’s key to success.
Probable XIs (Tentative)
Based on the latest squad information available for this match:
Australia (AUS) – Probable XI
- Travis Head
- Matthew Short
- Tim David
- Mitchell Owen
- Marcus Stoinis
- Josh Inglis (wk)
- Mitchell Marsh (c)
- Nathan Ellis
- Xavier Bartlett
- Matthew Kuhnemann
- Josh Hazlewood
India (IND) – Probable XI
- Suryakumar Yadav (c)
- Abhishek Sharma
- Tilak Varma
- Shubman Gill
- Rinku Singh
- Washington Sundar
- Axar Patel
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Arshdeep Singh
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Harshit Rana
Top Fantasy Picks
- Suryakumar Yadav (India): India’s captain in this format; high fantasy upside with bat or as an occasional bowler/all-rounder.
- Mitchell Marsh (Australia): Skipper and all-round contributor; strong value for fantasy in Aussie conditions.
- Tilak Varma (India): Young explosive batter; likely to make impact at the top-order.
- Josh Hazlewood (Australia): Veteran pace bowler with ability to pick early wickets and control death overs.
- Kuldeep Yadav (India): Spinner who can exploit middle overs and provide crucial overs in the power-play.
- Matthew Short (Australia): Top-order batter with aggressive strike-rate; good differential pick.
- Arshdeep Singh (India): Left-arm pacer who bowls at the death; value for fantasy points through wickets.
- Tim David (Australia): Middle-order hitter with big‐shot potential; upside in batting fantasy points.
Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
- Captain (2× points): Suryakumar Yadav or Mitchell Marsh
- Vice-Captain (1.5× points): Tilak Varma or Josh Hazlewood
Match Prediction
The contest between Australia and India promises high intensity. Australia’s home advantage and experience in Aussie conditions give them a slight edge, especially under lights at MCG. However, India’s batting firepower and spin-depth cannot be overlooked.
Prediction: Australia to win by 5-7 runs if the match is low-scoring, or by 3-4 wickets if chasing effectively.
Fantasy Tips
- Confirm toss before finalising your lineup; chasing side may have advantage at MCG under lights.
- Prioritise players likely to bowl full quota or bat in top 5 to maximise fantasy returns.
- All-rounders and players with dual-skills (bat + bowl) offer higher upside in fantasy line-ups.
- Spread selection across both teams rather than loading too many players from one side.
- Monitor the playing XI announcement closer to match start and adjust picks accordingly for maximum effect.
Conclusion
Match 2 of the T20I series between Australia and India on 31 October 2025 is crucial for both sides. Fantasy cricket players should focus on high-impact picks such as Suryakumar Yadav, Mitchell Marsh, Tilak Varma and Josh Hazlewood. Building a balanced Dream11 squad with a mix of safe performers and one or two differential picks offers the best chance of success. With slight edge to Australia based on conditions and experience, backing them with strategic support picks seems a prudent move.
