IND vs AUS: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Teams for the First ODI (Source: AP Photos)
After a successful Asia Cup 2023 campaign, India is ready to take on Australia in a three-match home ODI series. So, India (IND) will take on Australia (AUS) in the first ODI of the series on Thursday, 22nd September, at 1:30 PM IST. The match will be taking place at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali, India. Ahead of the game, here is a look at the top player picks, the important player stats, the top captain and vice-captain picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
This series will serve as the last preparatory stage for both teams before World Cup 2023. India is having a final test of the bench strength as they have rested five of their prime players for the first two matches of the series.
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On the other hand, Australia is coming to India on the back of a series defeat in South Africa. After the first two ODIs in the series, the Aussies were leading 2-0, but they failed to hold on to it and lost the next three games. Thus, while testing their team combination one final time before the major event, they will also look to make a statement by winning the series.
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI: Pitch Report
The pitch at Mohali will favour the batters. It will have true bounce and the batters can trust it while playing their shots. In case of the bowlers, the pacers will get help from the wicket in the initial stages of both the innings. There will not be too much of a turn so the spinners with good control will get a bot of help from the wicket.
ODI Stats of the IS Bindra Stadium
Matches: 26
Matches Won Batting First: 15
Matches Won Batting Second: 11
Average First Innings Score: 265
Average Second Innings Score: 228
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI: Top Player Picks
Shubman Gill (IND)
- The Indian opener was in a great form in the Asia Cup 2023. In most of the matches he gave the team a good solid starts and also scored a gutsy hundred against Bangladesh while chasing a daunting target. Gill will be a good choice for the fantasy contests of the first ODI.
Mohammed Siraj (IND)
- The Indian seamer brought down hell upon the Sri Lankan batters in the Asia Cup 2023 final. The wicket at Mohali will provide him help with the new ball and with that Siraj definitely can decimate the Aussie batting line-up. He will be a prime pick for the fantasy contests of the match.
Steve Smith (AUS)
- A lot will depend on Steve Smith if Australia has to win the series and for that matter do well in the World Cup. Smith knows the Indian conditions well and is a great player of both spin and pace. For the first match, Smith is a must pick.
Sean Anthony-Abbott
- Sean Abbott is an effective bowler and a handy lower order batter. The fact that he can pick up points in both innings of the match makes him a prime pick for the fantasy contests.
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Choices
| Scenario | Captain | Vice-captain |
|---|---|---|
| If India Bats First | Shubman Gill | Steve Smith |
| If Australia Bats First | Mitchell Marsh | KL Rahul |
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI: Cricket Fantasy Expert Advice
Seamers and all-rounders will be good picks for the match. As far as batters, those who play pace and bounce well will be good picks for this contest.
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI: Team for Head-to-Head/Small League Contests
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Wicketkeeper: KL Rahul
Batters: Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Sean Anthony Abbott
Bowlers: Mohammad Shami, Mohammed Shami, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Ellis
Captain: Shubman Gill
Vice-captain: Steve Smith
India: 6 Players; Australia: 5 Players
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI: Team for Winner Takes All/Grand League Contests
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Wicketkeeper: KL Rahul
Batters: Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Marcus Stoinis
Bowlers: Mohammed Siraj, Adam Zampa, Jos Hazlewood
Captain: Mitchell Marsh
Vice-captain: KL Rahul
India: 5 Players; Australia: 6 Players
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