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CricketAustralia tour of India, 2027 · game 1 of 5

India vs Australia 1st Test prediction

India59% · fair 1.69
KhelKing lean59%India 59%, Australia 41%
Australia41% · fair 2.44
Start
Start time to be confirmed
Date
Thu, 21 Jan 2027
Venue
Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur
Format
Test match · balanced, dry pitch
By KhelKing Cricket Desk, match analysisUpdated

The case · 01

Who wins IND vs AUS, and why?

The argument for the favourite, and the route to an upset.

Why they should win

India

  1. Rated 59% by KhelKing, which is a fair back price of 1.69.
  2. A projected 13-run cushion in the day-one total (270 to 257).
  3. Home conditions: India know a balanced, dry surface like this better than anyone.
  4. Shubman Gill, their likeliest match-winner (built for long innings).

How they could upset it

Australia

  1. 41% to win, which is close to an even chance.
  2. No form from this tour yet, so the favourites' edge is untested.
  3. Lost time to weather pushes a Test towards a draw, which suits the side under pressure.
  4. Travis Head can win a game single-handed (built for long innings).

By the numbers · 02

How many runs will India and Australia score?

Projected session-by-session runs on day one at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium.

  • India rated 59%, a clear lean. Back them only at 1.69 or longer.
  • A balanced pitch, with India projected to post the higher total.
  • India have home conditions in their favour.
KhelKing pick
India
Format
Test match
Pitch
balanced, dry
Suits
Balanced
Session 1
Session 2
Session 3
India AustraliaDay one: IND 246-294 · AUS 232-282

Deciding factors · 03

Which factors will settle this match?

The pitch first, then the two factors carrying the most weight in this fixture.

  1. Pitch read

    Nothing unusual in the pitch. Bowlers who hold a tight length will be rewarded, as will batters who stay patient early. Neither attack gets a special edge from it.

    EdgeEven

  2. Series opener

    Neither team has tour form to go on yet, which makes a series opener the hardest game to read. A fast start from Australia would shift the odds quickly.

    EdgeAustralia

  3. Toss call

    The coin counts for little here. Planning and execution count for more.

    EdgeEven

How to play it · 04

How should you back or lay IND vs AUS on KhelKing?

Fair prices for both teams, then three selections from the safest to the boldest.

Back

India

Accept 1.69 or longer. A ₹100 back at 1.69 pays ₹169 including your stake.

Fair price1.6959%
Lay

Australia

Lay only at 2.44 or shorter. At 2.44, a ₹100 lay puts ₹144 at risk to win ₹100.

Fair price2.4441%
SaferThree ways to play itBolder

  1. AnchorLowest risk

    Match odds

    Back India

    Our most likely outcome. Once the back price drops below 1.69, the value is gone.

    59% chance1.69

  2. ValueBalanced

    India day-one total

    Over 254.5

    We project about 270, comfortably clear of 254.5, so a slow start can still land it.

    62% chance1.61

  3. Long shotHighest reward

    Top team batter

    Shubman Gill (India)

    Built for long innings. A long-odds market, so keep the stake small.

    24% chance4.17

Match-winners · 05

Who can swing India vs Australia?

Impact scores estimate how likely each player is to settle the result. XIs are named at the toss.

India

  • Shubman Gill89

    Built for long innings

  • KL Rahul90

    Valuable runs at number seven

Australia

  • Travis Head85

    Built for long innings

  • Mitchell Starc95

    Hits the deck hard

What could change · 06

What would change the KhelKing prediction?

Team news and conditions that would move our numbers before the first ball.

  1. If

    Shubman Gill misses out

    Then

    India would drop by about five points, turning this into a slight lean.

  2. If

    the surface looks drier or greener than expected at the toss

    Then

    More help for the bowlers would narrow the gap between the two batting orders.

  3. If

    rain costs a day or more

    Then

    A draw becomes the likeliest result, and our win call loses most of its value.

The long read · 07

India vs Australia match preview

Without either, the favourites should stay in control.

The first game of Australia tour of India, 2027 usually sets the tone for everything that follows, and both camps know it. India rate 59% because both their batting and their attack fit these balanced, dry conditions a little better. India are on home soil, and the model adds a few percentage points for that. Australia need early wickets or one match-winning innings. Without either, the favourites should stay in control.

On the toss: The coin counts for little here. Planning and execution count for more.

Series window, not a confirmed XI date. Confirm the date on match day.

Fixture timeline · 08

Fixture timeline: 1st Test

Rest days, travel and what comes next in Australia tour of India, 2027.

The 1st Test is staged at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur on Thu, 21 Jan 2027, game 1 of 5 in the series.

Being the series opener, there is no head-to-head form from this tour yet, so early prices lean on reputation.

Next on the calendar: the 2nd Test, 10 days after this game at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

  1. 21 Jan · this match1st Test: India vs AustraliaVidarbha Cricket Association Stadium
  2. 31 Jan2nd Test: India vs AustraliaMA Chidambaram Stadium

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Who will win the India vs Australia 1st Test?

KhelKing expects India to win, rating them 59% against 41% for Australia, which is a clear lean. The pick blends team ratings, home advantage and how a balanced, dry surface at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium should play.

What are the fair odds for India in the IND vs AUS 1st Test?

A 59% rating converts to fair decimal odds of 1.69 for India and 2.44 for Australia. If the exchange back price is shorter than that, the bet offers no value by our numbers.

What time does the IND vs AUS 1st Test start in India?

The series window places it on Thu, 21 Jan 2027 (start time to be confirmed) at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur, but the board has not yet confirmed the date or start time. KhelKing updates this page as soon as it does.

What is the pitch report for Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in the IND vs AUS 1st Test?

We expect a balanced, dry surface that should favour neither side. Nothing unusual in the pitch. Bowlers who hold a tight length will be rewarded, as will batters who stay patient early.

Should the captain bat or bowl first in the IND vs AUS 1st Test?

The coin counts for little here. Planning and execution count for more. The toss takes place about 30 minutes before the start, when both XIs are named.

Can Australia win the IND vs AUS 1st Test?

Yes, though they need early wickets or a match-winning knock. KhelKing gives Australia a 41% chance, and that climbs if they win a toss that matters or India change their best XI.

Why could Australia upset India in the IND vs AUS 1st Test?

41% to win, which is close to an even chance. No form from this tour yet, so the favourites' edge is untested. Lost time to weather pushes a Test towards a draw, which suits the side under pressure. Travis Head can win a game single-handed (built for long innings).

How should I trade the India vs Australia 1st Test on KhelKing?

By KhelKing numbers, back India at 1.69 or longer, or lay Australia at 2.44 or shorter. A lay wins whenever Australia fail to win; at 2.44, a ₹100 lay carries ₹144 of liability. Prices move before and during play, so check the live back and lay odds first.

India vs Australia 1st Test match kaun jeetega?

KhelKing ke model ke mutabik India ka palda bhaari hai: 59%, jabki Australia ka 41%. Match Thu, 21 Jan 2027 (start time to be confirmed) shuru hoga. Yeh ek anumaan hai, guarantee nahi.

IND vs AUS 1st Test ke liye Nagpur ki pitch report kya hai?

Humara andaaza hai ki pitch balanced, dry rahegi, yaani bat aur ball dono ko barabar madad milegi. Toss match se lagbhag aadha ghanta pehle hoga.

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