India will lock horns with Australia at the PCA Stadium in Mohali (Twitter)
The first ODI between India and Australia is scheduled to take place in Mohali on September 22, which falls on a Friday. The match is set to kick off at 1.30 pm IST, marking the beginning of a three-match ODI series between the two teams. The second ODI is slated for Sunday, September 24, in Indore, followed by the third ODI in Rajkot on Wednesday, September 27.
For the first two games, KL Rahul will be leading the Indian team, as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been given a rest. However, they will make their return for the final ODI. Kuldeep Yadav will also be rested for the initial two matches but will be back for the third ODI. In the meantime, Ravichandran Ashwin has been included in the ODI squad, while Washington Sundar continues to hold his place from the Asia Cup-winning squad.
The Australian team comes into this series against India following a loss in the South Africa ODI series. They managed to win the first two games but lost the subsequent three, resulting in a series defeat.
India vs Australia ODI Overall Stats
| Matches Played | AUS Won | IND Won |
|---|---|---|
| 146 | 82 | 54 |
As per the table, the two teams have played 146 ODI games out of which Australia side has emerged victorious on 82 ocassions whereas India has won 54 games.
IND vs AUS Head To Head In ODIs
| Matches Played | 146 |
|---|---|
| AUS Won | 82 |
| IND Won | 54 |
| Tied | 3 |
| No Result | 0 |
| %AUS | 56.16% |
| %IND | 36.98% |
| First Played | 1980 |
| Last Played | 2023 |
Most Runs For India: Rohit Sharma- 2251
Most Wickets For India: Mohammed Shami- 32
Most Runs For Australia: Ricky Ponting- 1574
Most Wickets For Australia: Brett Lee- 46
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