India vs Australia predictions, odds, betting tips and best bets for Test cricket series

Liam O'Loughlin

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India will be looking to kick off their 2023 in style, with a mammoth four-game Test series against Australia set to begin on February 9th.

With the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on the line, as well as a potential spot in the ICC World Test Championship final, this series is looming as one of the biggest in recent memory.

Australia and India are the two top-ranked Test teams in world cricket, but the recent outings between the sides have gone in the host nation's favour.

India have won the past three Test series between the powerhouse outfits, with the Aussies last winning the trophy back in 2015.

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With so much to play for, The Sporting News have cast our eye over both teams' chances in the Test series.

India vs Australia Test series squads

India Test squad

Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul (vc), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KS Bharat, Ishan Kishan, Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat, Suryakumar Yadav

Australia Test squad

Pat Cummins (c), Ashton Agar, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Peter Handscomb, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Lance Morris, Todd Murphy, Matt Renshaw, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Mitchell Swepson, David Warner

India vs Australia Test series history

India have the wood over Australia in Test cricket, winning nine of the past 15 series for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. 

While a lot of their wins have come in the favourable conditions at home, India have also won the past two series Down Under in both 2018/19 and 2020/21. 

Since its official inception in 1996, India have held the trophy for the majority of the time, with the Aussies last gaining possession of it back in 2015. 

YEAR HOST NATION RESULT
1996 India India won 1-0
1998 India India won 2-1
1999 Australia Australia won 3-0
2001 India India won 2-1
2003 Australia Drawn 1-1
2004 India Australia won 2-1
2007 Australia Australia won 2-1
2008 India India won 2-0
2010 India India won 2-0
2011 Australia Australia won 4-0
2013 India India won 4-0
2014 Australia Australia won 2-0
2017 India India won 2-1
2018 Australia India won 2-1
2020 Australia India won 2-1

India vs Australia Test series betting odds

Odds courtesy of TAB, correct as of February 9th. 

India are currently rated a $1.50 chance of winning the series, with Australia on the second line of betting at $4.40 to win the series. A draw in the four-game series is rated a $5.00 chance. 

India $1.50 Draw $5.00 Australia $3.75

In terms of the series result betting, the favourite is for India to win the four-game series 2-1 against the Aussies. The chances of a 4-0 whitewash for India is rated a $8.00 chance, while the shortest series result price in Australia's favour is also rated a $8.00 chance. 

RESULT ODDS
India 1-0 $51
India 2-0 $15
India 2-1 $5.00
India 3-0 $8.00
India 3-1 $6.00
India 4-0 $8.00
Draw 0-0 $151
Draw 1-1 $10
Draw 2-2 $7
Australia 1-0 $51
Australia 2-0 $31
Australia 2-1 $8.00
Australia 3-0 $26
Australia 3-1 $15
Australia 4-0 $41

India vs Australia Test series predictions, expert tips

India will go into the series as deserved favourites, with a stellar record against the Aussies in Test cricket - particularly on home soil.

While the visitors will be bringing in some strong form and the No.1 ICC Test ranking, playing in sub-continent conditions is not something the Aussies have had great success in.

Australia's last Test series win in India came 18 years ago and they have an uphill battle ahead of them.

Off-spinner Nathan Lyon and opening batsman Usman Khawaja are likely Australia's best hopes of securing victory in the series, while the in-form Steve Smith will also be hoping to make an impact. 

For the hosts, Shubman Gill is in red-hot form in the shorter formats of the game and is certainly a player who looks primed for a big series, while spin twins Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja will be looking to take plenty of wickets. 

India are the favourites for a reason and their record on home soil, coupled with a spot in the ICC World Test Championship final on the line, is why most smart judges are leaning towards them to come out on top in the series.

Australia should keep themselves in the contest for the majority of the series, but will likely struggle to take 20 wickets in each match in Indian conditions, while some of their batsman may find it difficult as well. 

SERIES RESULT PREDICTION: India win 2-1

MOST SERIES RUNS PREDICTION: Shubman Gill (300+ runs)

MOST SERIES WICKETS PREDICTION: Ravichandran Ashwin (15+ wickets)

Liam O'Loughlin

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Liam has been with The Sporting News since 2019, helping lead both NRL and cricket content, as well as delving into the world of combat sports and NFL. A true rugby league tragic, he has spent the past 20 years playing, coaching and volunteering for his beloved junior club, Penshurst RSL. 

Away from work, Liam has a lifelong passion for all things pro wrestling and has travelled abroad to attend showcase events for WWE, AEW and NJPW.