IND vs AUS, 1st ODI | Playing 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips, Preview & Live Streaming

Mitchell Marsh will be key for Australia in the coming series against India (AP Photos)

It's time for action. Set aside whatever you are doing. After all, the two cricketing world conquerors are about to clash in combat.

On one side, there will be recently Asia Cup-crowned India, the No. 2-ranked ODI side in the world, who are also set to host the World Cup just over two weeks later. On the other side, there will be the never-say-die-boasted Australia, currently ranked third in the ICC rankings, and they will play this series as part of the build-up to the showpiece event.

Indeed, this rivalry is something you want to witness live, right? Then tune in to television or whatever device you will have with you at 1:30 PM IST tomorrow (September 22).

IND vs AUS: Team Previews

India

KL Rahul will lead India in the first two ODIs vs Australia (AP Photos)

The only disappointing news for diehard cricket fans is that Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, and Kuldeep Yadav will not be playing in the first two matches against the Kangaroos. In their absence, KL Rahul will take charge of the Men in Blue, with Ravindra Jadeja serving as his deputy.

The big names, however, will be back to play the third and final ODI of the series.

It is interesting to note that, despite it being the eleventh hour of the World Cup, India have not chosen to rest any of its premium pacers. Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami, Shardul Thakur, and Prasidh Krishna are all listed on the roster, putting workload management aside.

Beyond all these, the surprise recall of Ravichandran Ashwin, who played his last ODI in January 2022 in South Africa, is the biggest breaking news of all.

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Australia

Marcus Stoinis could be crucial for Australia in the coming World Cup in India (AP Photos)

Australia, in contrast to India, did not give any of its prolific players a rest prior to embarking on this crucial tour. In fact, renowned names like Glenn Maxwell, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Steve Smith, who were absent from the just-completed South Africa tour, will return to the field.

It goes without saying that this series is equally crucial for Australia to determine their starting lineup for the World Cup. They do have excessive options to choose from, which, of course, is a good headache. Despite this, they must keep the best soldiers in the front line.

By reading this, you must have realized how intent they are on winning this series to boost their self-confidence ahead of the World Cup.

IND vs AUS: Match Details & Live Streaming

IND vs AUS: Mohali Pitch Report

The Mohali track has a history of slowing down over time and has proven to be a favorable batting surface. There have been many high-scoring matches played here, including in IPLs, demonstrating how the ball plays well to the bat on this pitch and causing the bowlers to become overly anxious.

IND vs AUS: Probable Playing XIs

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), Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

IND vs AUS: Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips

Captain: Shubman Gill

Vice-Captain: Mitchell Marsh

IND: 5, AUS: 6

IND vs AUS: Winner Prediction

Keeping the visitors’ all-round strength in mind, brace yourselves for Australia to take the lead in this three-match series.

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