AUS vs ENG Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - The Ashes 2025-26, 4th Test

Australia and England are set to face each other in the 4th Test match of the 5-match series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Australia has taken an unassailable lead in the series by winning the first three matches and has won its third Ashes series in the last five, after two series ended in draws. The home side has been exceptionally dominant and has highlighted growing concerns in the English camp, and is looking like the favourites to whitewash the England team and win the Ashes 5-0.

With this article, we bring you the Dream11 prediction for today's match, Australia cricket team vs England cricket team, to help fantasy players pick the best team. This will also guide you with the best AUS vs ENG Dream11 team prediction.

AUS vs ENG Match Preview

Australia head into the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne with the series already secured at 3–0 after victories in Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide, but will make a few changes as Pat Cummins is rested to manage his workload and Nathan Lyon misses out with a hamstring injury. Steve Smith takes over the captaincy, while Todd Murphy and Jhye Richardson are brought into the squad for the 4th Test.

On the other hand, England's performance has been disappointing, and now they arrive under pressure after a tough series and will once again depend on senior players like Joe Root, Ben Duckett and Ben Stokes to produce some kind of change in their fortune. The Melbourne Test presents an opportunity for Australia to push towards a potential 5–0 sweep, while England will play for their pride.

Australia vs England Match Details

AUS vs ENG Dream11 Team Today Stats

• Left-hander, Travis Head, was the leading run scorer in Australia's last Test match, as he scored 180 runs against England in the third Test match of the series. Our AUS vs ENG Dream 11 Prediction suggests that he is the player to watch out for.
• The Aussie skipper, Pat Cummins, was the leading wicket-taker for Australia, taking 6 wickets in his last match against England. He is arguably among the best bowler in the world and a great choice for the AUS vs ENG Dream11 Prediction today match.
• Zak Crawley was the leading run scorer in England's last match, where he scored 94 runs in the match, with 85 coming in the second innings. He can be a crucial player, according to our AUS vs ENG Dream11 team Prediction.
• Right-arm fast bowler, Jofra Archer, took 6 wickets for England in the 3rd Test. He is a fantastic choice for the AUS vs ENG Dream11 prediction for today's match.

AUS vs ENG Injury Update Today

The Australian captain, Pat Cummins, has been ruled out of the Boxing Day Test match as part of workload management, while Nathan Lyon has suffered a hamstring injury and will miss out on this match. All other players are fully fit to participate in this clash.

AUS vs ENG Toss Prediction

We can expect the England skipper, Ben Stokes, to win the toss and choose to bat first in the fourth Test match of the Ashes 2025-26 at the MCG. Due to pitch analysis and the chasing record of the venue, it is suitable for the team to opt for batting after winning the toss in this upcoming game.

Record of Chasing Teams at Melbourne Cricket Ground

The chasing record at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is average. In Tests, 119 games have been played, and 43 matches were won by the chasing team, while 58 matches were won by the team batting first.

AUS vs ENG Probable Playing 11

Both teams have players who have the capability of winning matches and should be considered for your AUS vs ENG Dream11 prediction today match. Steve Smith will lead Australia, while Ben Stokes is the captain of the English side.

Highest Run Scorers and Highest Wicket Takers

• In this Series, Travis Head and Joe Root were the most successful run scorers for their respective teams, and viewers will be expecting the same kind of performance from these players, who are set to play in this upcoming game.
• Mitchell Starc and Brydon Carse were the top wicket-takers for their respective teams during this series and are among the players who will make a difference in this upcoming game, according to the AUS vs ENG Dream11 Prediction.

AUS vs ENG Captain and Vice Captain Choices

• Australian Opener batter, Travis Head and Mitchell Starc are the top candidates for captaincy in this match, as both of them are match-winners and have the potential to change the game with their match-winning performances.
• Ben Stokes and Alex Carey are the ideal candidates for vice-captains. Both players are well-suited for this format and will make great choices for the AUS vs ENG Dream11 prediction match today.

Top Picks for AUS vs ENG Dream11 Prediction

• Mitchell Starc was the player of the match in the first two matches. He has picked up 22 wickets so far in the Ashes and also contributed with 150 runs with his batting.
• Joe Root scored a century in the second match, and the English batting is dependent on him as he is the leading run-scorer for the team in this series. He will be a top pick for this AUS vs ENG Dream11 Prediction.

Budget Picks for AUS vs ENG Dream11 Prediction

• Zak Crawley scored 85 runs in the second innings of the previous match. Back him to do well as he can be a handy budget pick.
• Steve Smith missed out on the third test and will be back for this game. He scored 61 runs in the first innings of the second match and looked in good touch. He will be a budget pick.

Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match

• Keepers: A Carey(vc)
• Batters: J Root, S Smith, B Duckett, T Head(c)
• All-rounders: B Stokes, C Green, W Jacks
• Bowlers: J Archer, M Starc, S Boland

Best Dream11 Team Today

• Keepers: A Carey, J Smith
• Batters: J Root, S Smith, T Head, M Labuschagne
• All-rounders: B Stokes(vc)
• Bowlers: J Archer, M Starc(c), B Carse, J Richardson

Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for AUS vs ENG based on their experience in fantasy cricket.

AUS vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Today (4th Test) The Ashes 2025-26 Players to Avoid

• One of the best spinners in the world, Nathan Lyon, from the Australian lineup, is ruled out of the 4th Test due to a hamstring injury, so avoid selecting him for this match.
• Jake Weatherald might struggle to deliver an impactful performance, so it might be advisable to avoid selecting him for this match.

AUS vs ENG Weather & Pitch Report at Melbourne Cricket Ground

• There's almost no chance for rain on all 5 days of the 4th Test, and fans can expect plenty of sunshine throughout this test, including hot temperatures on day one and two, while overcast from Day 3 onwards.
• According to the Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch report, the surface is a decent batting venue across all formats. During the first two days, the pitch is good for batting, but the bowlers, both pacers and spinners, start to grip it, and it deteriorates as the match goes on.

AUS vs ENG Head-to-Head Records

Australia and England have faced each other in 364 Test matches. Out of these 364 games, Australia has won 155 of them, while England has come out victorious on 112 occasions. 97 matches ended in a draw.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.