The 2023 ICC ODI World Cup has officially started! The biggest cricket tournament hasn’t exactly got off to a great start, but New Zealand did make a statement by thrashing defending champions England by 9 wickets in the opening game of the competition. The spotlight will now shift to the tournament’s hosts, India, who will take on Australia in their opening game on October 5 at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium.
India recently defeated Australia 2-1 at home, but the Australians weren’t at full strength, so India shouldn’t take the victory too seriously.
On the other hand, the five-time global champions will attack the hosts vehemently because they always seem to be at their best during World Cups.
There are no clear favorites for this matchup, so we can be sure that it will be a thrilling fight.
A top-order made up of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shubman Gill is the picture of poise and class, especially when it comes to managing pressure-filled circumstances. During those critical times, their collective accountability will be essential, and skilled right-handers like KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, and Shreyas Iyer will provide them with invaluable support.
Watch out for Gill in particular as a batter. In ODI cricket this year, he has been in exceptional form, accumulating 1230 runs in 20 games at an average of 72.35 and a strike rate of 105.03.
There are three bold first-choice fast bowlers in India’s bowling squad. This onslaught now has a deadly edge thanks to Jasprit Bumrah’s comeback. Having regained his physical health, Bumrah appeared scary throughout his limited appearances in Sri Lanka. They will present a formidable test to Australia’s hitters because of Mohammed Siraj’s capacity to generate seam and swing early on and a reinvigorated Kuldeep Yadav, who is getting better with each game. In addition, Hardik Pandya consistently contributes crucial overs to every game.
India
Rohit Sharma(c), KL Rahul(wk), Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Shreyas Iyer, Kuldeep Yadav, Shubman Gill, Mohammed Siraj
This club places a high value on flexibility and avoids following a predetermined strategy or starting lineup. This is accentuated by the presence of all-rounders who can all contribute with the ball, such as Marcus Stoinis, Cameron Green, Mitchell Marsh, and Glenn Maxwell.
Australia’s recent batting performance has been outstanding, especially with the ascent of Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh. Concerns are raised by Head’s persistent injury, though, as his absence from the competition would be felt keenly. With Marsh and David Warner at the top, Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne in the middle, and Maxwell, Alex Carey, Green, and the lower-order batters putting the finishing touches on the innings, their batting power remains formidable.
Be on the lookout for Mitchell Starc in the bowling department. When the ball is fresh, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood are sure to cause problems for the Indian batters. Since the past World Cup, Adam Zampa has certainly been Australia’s best bowler. But because of his variable effectiveness, Australia might need another spinner, perhaps Maxwell, to step up on bad days.
Australia
Pat Cummins(c), Alex Carey(wk), David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc, Steve Smith, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Marsh, Josh Hazlewood.
IND vs AUS : Match Details | ||
Match | India vs Australia, 5th ODI | ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 | |
Date | 08/10/2023 (Sunday) | |
Time | 13:30 (GMT+5) / 14:00 (GMT+5.5) / 14:30 (GMT+6) | |
Format | ODI | |
Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | |
Recent performance | India – L W W W L | Australia – W L L L L |
Live Streaming Details | Click Here to Watch The Live Streaming Score on JeetBuzz News | |
MA Chidambaram Stadium Chennai
In 14 of the 23 ODI matches played here, the team batting first has won. In addition, the team that wins the toss will probably choose to bat first in these oppressively hot and muggy circumstances in an effort to score heavily.
At the time of the game, Chennai will have hot, muggy weather.
Early on, the surface will be favorable for batting, but as the game goes on, spinners will become more important. In the first few overs, the wicket will support seamers. Batters can have trouble if they can change their speed when the ball is stopping on the ground.
India has 2 wins in the last five face-offs and Australia has three.
Winning the toss
Player of the Match
Most runs
Most wickets
Most sixes
Team Scores Batting First
According to cricket analysts, India has a 56.9% chance to win.
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