IND VS AUS ODI Series: India vs Australia 1st ODI, Preview, Playing 11, Prediction, Venue, FAQs
IND VS AUS ODI Series: After conquering the Asia Cup 2023 to extend their winning record to 8, Men in Blue will now lock horns with the mighty Australia. This being their final chance to conclude preparations for the ODI World Cup 2023 which will be played in India in the months of October-November, Indian management and Head coach Rahul Dravid would be in the hunt for the concrete combinations that could help them regain an ICC trophy after years of longing.
IND VS AUS ODI Series Overview
Pat Cummins-led Australia team is set to take on Team India in a three-match ODI series, scheduled from September 22 to 27. The series opener will be held in Mohali on Friday, followed by the second clash in Indore on Sunday. The series will reach its conclusion with the final encounter in Rajkot on Wednesday.
2023 Australia Tour of India
September 22: First ODI, Mohali (D/N), 1.30pm IST
September 24: Second ODI, Indore (D/N), 1.30pm IST
September 27: Third ODI, Rajkot (D/N), 1.30pm IST
Meanwhile, seniors, including the skipper Pat Cummins and Steve Smith have returned for Australia. The Kangaroos will be happy as this series will help them get accustomed to the Indian conditions ahead of the ODI World Cup 2023.
Australia’s ODI squad for India tour:
Pat Cummins (c), Sean Abbott, Alex Carey (wk), Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Tanveer Sangha, Matt Short, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa
India’s ODI squad
KL Rahul (C & WK), Ravindra Jadeja (Vice-captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Shardul Thakur, Washington Sundar, R Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
Squad for the 3rd & final ODI:
Rohit Sharma (C), Hardik Pandya, (Vice-captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel*, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, R Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj
IND VS AUS 1st ODI Preview
The national selection panel under Ajit Agarkar has decided to give captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, and Kuldeep Yadav rest and try out options to prepare for the worst-case scenario in case of a mid-tournament injury in the World Cup. All-rounder Axar Patel is still in doubt for the World Cup. If Axar Patel fails to make it in the third ODI then a big concern will arise in front of Indian team management. Now, let’s have a look at the best possible playing XI for Team India in the first two ODIs against Australia.
Not only that, Australia too will be without the services of two key players for the first ODI. Pat Cummins confirmed that Mitchell Starc and Glenn Maxwell are set to miss the opening match against India but remain hopeful of their participation towards the end of the three-match series.
Starc continues to recover from groin and shoulder issues from the trying Ashes series in the UK and had missed the South Africa white-ball series earlier. Maxwell, on the other hand, was set to play against the Proteas but aggravated his ankle injury in the lead-up to the series and flew back home for the birth of his child.
India’s Predicted Playing XI against Australia
- Shubman Gill
- Ishan Kishan
- Shreyas Iyer
- Tilak Verma
- KL Rahul (C), (WK)
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Ravi Ashwin
- Shardul Thakur
- Mohammed Siraj
- Jasprit Bumrah
Australia’s Predicted Playing XI against India
- David Warner
- Mitchell Marsh
- Steve Smith
- Marnus Labuschagne
- Alex Carey (WK)
- Cameron Green
- Pat Cummins (c)
- Tanvir Sangha
- Sean Abbott
- Josh Hazzlewood
- Adam Zampa
FAQs
Q. When will Ind vs Aus ODI series start?
A. Pat Cummins-led Australia team is set to take on Team India in a three-match ODI series, scheduled from September 22 to 27.
Q. Will Virat Kohli play in the IND VS AUS series 2023?
A. No, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma both are rested for the first two ODIs against Australia. But they will join the team for the 3rd and final ODI clash.
Q. Who will lead team India against Australia?
A. Wicket-keeper batter KL Rahul known for his calm and composed nature will lead the Men in Blue in the absence of Rohit Sharma.
Also read: Team India Gears Up for Australia ODI Series in Mohali
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