Australia tour of India, 2027 · TEST MATCH
India vs Australia 1st Test Prediction
IND vs AUS · who will win, pitch report & odds
India
52% win probability
Projected day-one total
258-304:248-294
Australia
48% win probability
- Thu, 21 Jan 2027Series window, not a confirmed XI date
- 19:30 IST
- Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur
- BALANCED / DRY
Quick answer
Quick answer
Powerplay247's model gives India a 52% chance and Australia 48% in the IND vs AUS 1st Test at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium. Expect India around 258-304 and Australia around 248-294 on a surface rated balanced / dry. First ball: Thu, 21 Jan 2027, 19:30 IST.
- Favourite
- India (52%)
- Format
- TEST MATCH
- Pitch suits
- Balanced
- Venue
- Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium
Match prediction
IND vs AUS 1st Test: who will win?
Powerplay247's model leans India at 52% for this 1st Test at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur. The toss and the balanced / dry conditions will still move the live price, so treat 52% as a lean rather than a certainty.
Predicted winner
India
52% win probability
1st Test · TEST MATCH
India win
52%
Australia win
48%
IND projected
258-304
AUS projected
248-294
Pitch and conditions
Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium pitch report for IND vs AUS
Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium is rated balanced / dry for this test match. No extreme in either direction, so session scoring should track close to the format average.
Venue
Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium
Surface
BALANCED / DRY
Best suited to
Balanced
Day-one total
258-304 / 248-294
Toss call: The toss is close to neutral. Weigh up the two batting line-ups rather than the coin.
Projected scoreline
India vs Australia projected score by phase
How the day-one total is expected to build, phase by phase, on a balanced / dry surface.
| Phase | India | Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | 86-102 | 78-94 |
| Session 2 | 91-107 | 90-106 |
| Session 3 | 81-95 | 80-94 |
| Day-one total | 258-304 | 248-294 |
Players to watch
Key players in India vs Australia
The names most likely to move the batter, bowler and player-runs markets in this test match. Final XIs are confirmed at the toss.
India
- SG83Impact
Shubman Gill
Anchors the first innings
- JB92Impact
Jasprit Bumrah
Hits a hard length
Australia
- DW84Impact
David Warner
Anchors the first innings
- PC90Impact
Pat Cummins
Hits a hard length
Betting notes
How to bet on IND vs AUS 1st Test
Four angles worth weighing before you place a bet on this fixture.
- 01
In a Test, the match moves session by session. Session-runs and next-wicket markets on India vs Australia react faster than the overall result line.
- 02
Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium plays balanced / dry. Price the day-one total in phases instead of backing a single full-innings number before the toss.
- 03
At 52-48, this is close to a coin flip. Tight Test markets usually swing hardest during the second session, so an early position with room to trade out makes sense.
- 04
Powerplay247 is an exchange, so you can back or lay every market on India vs Australia. You can also trade out mid-match to lock in part of a profit.
Match card
India vs Australia match details
- Series
- Australia tour of India, 2027
- Match
- 1st Test (1 of 5)
- Date
- Thu, 21 Jan 2027
- Start
- 19:30 IST
- Venue
- Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur
- Format
- TEST MATCH
- Series window
- Thu, 21 Jan 2027 - Wed, 03 Mar 2027
- Series format
- 5 Tests
Match preview
India meet Australia in the 1st Test of Australia tour of India, 2027 at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur. It is the opening match of Australia tour of India, 2027, so neither side has shown its hand at this venue yet. India are at home, and home conditions are already built into the numbers. Our projection has India scoring 258-304 and Australia 248-294, with India ahead at 52%. Treat that as a lean, not a lock: the toss and the first hour at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium will move the live price on Powerplay247.
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IND vs AUS 1st Test: who will win?
Powerplay247's model makes India favourites at 52%, with Australia on 48%. That is based on team strength, venue history and a balanced / dry pitch at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium. It is a projection, not a guarantee, so check the live price before placing a bet.
What is the pitch report for Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium?
Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur is rated balanced / dry for this Test, which suits neither side in particular. That is why India are projected at 258-304 and Australia at 248-294. The pitch usually moves the totals and the second session markets more than the match-winner price.
When and where is India vs Australia?
The 1st Test is scheduled for Thu, 21 Jan 2027, 19:30 IST at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur, as part of Australia tour of India, 2027. Dates follow the series calendar and can change, so confirm with the board's official schedule on match day.
How do I get a Powerplay247 ID for the 1st Test?
Message Powerplay247 support on WhatsApp and ask for an ID. The team will guide you through setup and your first deposit so you are ready before Thu, 21 Jan 2027, 19:30 IST.
Who should bat first at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium if they win the toss?
The toss is close to neutral. Weigh up the two batting line-ups rather than the coin. On a balanced / dry surface, the toss will move the the second session and totals markets more than the headline odds.
Which markets are best for this Test?
Session runs, first-innings lead and next-wicket markets. In a Test at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, those move far more than the result line, especially after the first session.
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