India have all but confirmed the playing XI for the first Test starting in Adelaide on Thursday. Barring any mishaps in the final training session on Wednesday evening, India's six batsmen will feature Prithvi Shaw and Mayank Agarwal at the top with Hanuma Vihari at six. The other three pick themselves with Cheteshwar Pujara at No. 3 followed by Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane at No. 5.

Rishabh Pant's dazzling century in the tour match would have boosted his chances, but India will stick with the trustworthy Wriddhiman Saha.