IND vs AUS, 1st T20I: Preview, Key Matchups and Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips

Rohit Sharma in action versus Australia [PC: Twitter]

Two cricketing powerhouses, India and Australia, will cross swords against each other in the first T20I of the three-match series in Mohali on Tuesday. 

While the hosts are coming off an unexpected Super-four exit from the Asia Cup 2022, Australia have landed on the Indian shores after conquering Sri Lanka in June. This series holds significant importance for both teams as it will help them figure out their ideal combination for the upcoming T20 World Cup. 

With two robust units set to clash, we expect a riveting battle on the cards. 

Match Details

Venue: PCA IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali
Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and Hotstar

Pitch Report: The surface at the PCA stadium has traditionally served as a paradise for the batters. However, seamers will get some nip early on, with batting becoming significantly easier with time. Dew is expected to play a role; so the toss-winner should ideally opt to chase. 

Key Match Analytics

Head to Head 

Total matches played: 23, India: 13, Australia: 9, No Result: 1

Top Run-scorers

Virat Kohli: 718 runs in 18 innings, Average: 59.83, Strike Rate: 146.23

Aaron Finch: 440 runs in 15 innings, Average: 29.33, Strike Rate: 136.22

Top Wicket-takers

Jasprit Bumrah: 15 Wickets in 11 innings, Economy: 7.45

Adam Zampa: 9 Wickets in 10 innings, Economy: 6.12

Key Player Matchups

Glenn Maxwell vs Jasprit Bumrah: 31 runs, 2 dismissals, Avg: 15.5, SR: 110.7

Virat Kohli vs Adam Zampa: 68 runs, 2 dismissals, Avg: 34, SR: 115.3

Aaron Finch vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 33 Runs, 2 dismissals, Avg: 16.5, SR: 91.7

Hardik Pandya vs Adam Zampa: 12 Runs, 1 dismissal, Avg: 12, SR: 92.3

Steve Smith vs Yuzvendra Chahal: 27 Runs, 2 dismissals, Avg: 13.5, SR: 135

Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips

Wicket-Keepers: Dinesh Karthik, Josh Inglis
Batters: Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Tim David
All-Rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel
Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Jasprit Bumrah, Adam Zampa

Captain: Virat Kohli
Vice Captain: Glenn Maxwell

Also Read: How can India counter the Maxwell-David threat?