Attention all cricket fans, it’s time to get ready for a thrilling match! India and Australia, two of the cricket world’s powerhouses, are about to go head-to-head.
Teams at a Glance
India, the recent champions of the Asia Cup and the world’s No. 2 ODI team, are preparing to host the World Cup soon. They are squaring off against the formidable Australia, who are at No. 3 in the world rankings. This game is a crucial practice for both teams before the main event.
When to Watch?
Be sure to catch all the action live, so mark your calendar for 1:30 PM IST on September 22!
Team India’s Lineup
KL Rahul will be leading Team India for the first two ODIs against Australia. Some big names like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, and Kuldeep Yadav will be missing from these matches, but they’ll be back for the last one! And, there’s some exciting news—Ravichandran Ashwin is making a comeback! He last played an ODI in January 2022.
Team Australia’s Preparation
Australia is not resting any of its key players before this important series. Big names like Glenn Maxwell, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Steve Smith are all set to play. This series is crucial for Australia to finalize their squad for the World Cup.
Where to Catch the Action?
- Date: September 22, 2023
- Time: 1:30 PM IST
- Venue: Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali
- Broadcast & Streaming: Sports 18 network, JioCinema
What to Expect from the Pitch?
The Mohali pitch is known for being batsman-friendly and has hosted many high-scoring matches, including in the IPL. It tends to slow down as the game progresses.
Probable Teams
India: Ishan Kishan, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (C/WK), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
Australia: David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Alex Carey (WK), Marcus Stoinis, Cameron Green, Pat Cummins (C), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
Prediction
Given India’s all-around strength and home advantage, they seem poised to take the lead in this three-match series. Don’t miss the thrill!
