IAC vs AAC Match Prediction 2025 10th T20: Match Preview, Pitch Report and Who will win Today’s Match?

IAC vs AAC Match Preview

The defending champions India Champions had their first match of the season called-off against the Pakistan Champions after several of the Indian players opted out of the match due to backlash from the Indian fans in social media.

They faced South Africa Champions in their 2nd match and it wasn't a great one for them. Thanks to a brilliant innings from AB de Villiers, South Africa scored 208 runs. The Indian Champs couldn't do much with the bat as they scored only 111 runs and lost the match by 88 runs via DLS method.

As for the Australia Champions, they are right in the race for the top of the table finish. They have already had 2 games gone by. The highly anticipated match between their team and arch-rivals England Champions was called off owing to adverse weather.

But in their second match of the season they beat the West Indies Champions quite convincingly. In 9.3 overs, they effectively chased down the 143-run target, securing a notable victory. Peter Siddle and Nathan Coulter-Nile took 3 and 2 wickets respectively while Chris Lynn scored 81 runs off 27 balls that included 8 Sixes and 6 fours. Darcy Short and Ben Dunk concluded their innings without being dismissed, scoring 18 and 30 runs respectively.

IAC vs AAC Recent Form

The Australia Champions have a better record compared to that of the India Champions in the last 5 matches. In their recent 5 games, the India Champions have won only two matches and lost three. One of the two wins includes the title winning final match vs Pakistan Champions from 2024.

As for the Australia Champions, they have won four out of their last 5 matches. The only defeat was in-fact against the India Champions itself in the semi-final match last year.

IAC vs AAC Head-to-Head

Both the India Champions and the Australia Champions played each other twice in the inaugural edition of the tournament in 2024, during the league phase and the semi-final match. The league phase match was won by Australia by 23 runs while it was the India Champions who won the semi-final match by 86 runs.

Headingley, Leeds Pitch Report 

Headingley's cricket stadium in Leeds is considered a batting-friendly T20 venue, owing to its flat surface and consistent bounce, which often lead to high totals.The average first innings score is around 171, with teams chasing won the majority of the matches. The pitch offers good opportunities for seamers to generate early movement, especially under overcast skies, with spinners expected to come into play later with turn. Its batting-friendly nature indicates that pursuing targets could be the optimal game plan for this match.

India Champions vs Australia Champions Predicted Playing XI

India Champions: Robin Uthappa, Shikhar Dhawan, Ambati Rayudu, Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh (C), Yusuf Pathan, Stuart Binny, Irfan Pathan, Pawan Negi, Vinay Kumar, Abhimanyu Mithun.

Australia Champions: Chris Lynn, Shaun Marsh, Darcy Short, Ben Dunk, Callum Ferguson, Steve O’Keefe, Ben Cutting, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Peter Siddle, Brett Lee (C), Dan Christian.

India Champions vs Australia Champions Key Performers

India Champions Top Batter: Shikhar Dhawan

The Indian batting lineup did not perform at their best against South Africa. But there will be keen eyes on Shikhar Dhawan. The opening batter is capable of playing long innings and he has been in decent form.

India Champions Top Bowler: Stuart Binny

The former India all-rounder Stuart Binny could be a bowler to keep an eye on. Binny is a swing bowler and although he didn't do well in the last match, he could look to exploit the English conditions.

Australia Champions Top Batter: Chris Lynn 

Chris Lynn is famous for his aggressive style when he opens the batting. He brought a storm with his inning vs West Indies Champions with an 81 runs knock off just 27 balls where he hit 8 sixes.

Australia Champions Top Bowler: Peter Siddle 

Australian pacer Peter Siddle is known as a very cheap bowler who can bowl very expensive spells. He is known for his variation changes which can be effective in batting friendly tracks. He took 3 wickets vs West Indies Champions in the last match.

IAC vs AAC Today Match Prediction

The India Champions vs the Australia Champions match is going to be crucial as every game from here onwards counts. Right now, neither team can really afford to make a mistake.

India Champions, the defending champs, might be a bit concerned after their match with South Africa Champions where their batters struggled to make any impact against the bowlers. 

As for the Australia Champions, they literally blew away the mighty Caribbeans by chasing 143 runs in under 10 overs, showcasing their batting might. Also they have some great bowlers like Brett Lee, Peter Siddle, Coulter-Nile etc. So, there is no doubt that Australia will start as the favourite to win this match.