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PCA Stadium Mohali Weather Report For IND vs AUS 1st ODI

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image-lmsv78onThe PCA Stadium Mohali looks lush and green (Twitter)

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India and Australia are set to prepare for the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup 2023 with a three-match ODI series starting on September 22 at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali. 

KL Rahul will captain India in the absence of Rohit Sharma in the first two matches, while Pat Cummins, returning to the squad after missing the South Africa tour, is expected to lead a strong Australian team.

Australia had previously defeated India 2-1 in a three-match series earlier this year. However, India, as the Asian champions, will enter this series with confidence, while Australia recently lost 2-3 to South Africa in their last ODI series despite holding a 2-0 lead.


Weather Report for IND vs AUS 1st ODI

The weather outlook for Friday, September 22, anticipates a sun-soaked afternoon with high humidity levels. The maximum temperature is forecasted to reach 32°C, gradually easing to 27°C as the day progresses. 

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However, there are also reports that the heat might be too excessive and it would remain terribly hot. And although, no rain is expected on match day or in the days leading up to the event, ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted game. It did drizzle significantly on 16th and 17th of this month and the pitch was covered by the Mohali ground staff.

Apart from Rohit Sharma, India has also rested Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, and Kuldeep Yadav for the first two matches, with all four set to return for the final ODI. Australia, on the other hand, will welcome back key players like Pat Cummins, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, and Mitchell Starc. They have also included Marnus Labuschagne, who has made a strong case for inclusion in the World Cup squad.

This series will serve as an opportunity for both teams to finalise their squads for the World Cup since the deadline to make any changes without ICC approval is September 28, a day after the series concludes. The first ODI will take place at the PCA Stadium in Mohali, marking the sixth ODI meeting between the two teams.