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CLAIM NOWIndia vs Australia, ICC WC 2023, Today Match Prediction 08 October 2023
Toss Winner - Australia won the toss and choose to bat first
India beat Australia by 6 wickets
Australia holds an 8-4 record against India in the ODI World Cup.
- Pacers average 20.7 in the powerplay overs at Chepauk in the last five ODIs.
- Shubman Gill has been in terrific form and is India’s main batter to watch out for.
- The highest run chase achieved at Chepauk is 291-2 by West Indies against India in 2019.
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| Tournament: | ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 |
| Format: | oneday |
| Venue: | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 34.0°C|Partly cloudy |
IND vs AUS Match Prediction & Analysis
The ICC ODI World Cup 2023 has finally begun! Cricket’s biggest event hasn’t exactly started with a bang, but New Zealand did send out a statement in the inaugural match of the tournament by crushing defending champions England by 9 wickets in a one-sided affair. The focus will now shift to tournament hosts India, who play their first match against Australia on October 5 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. India recently defeated Australia 2-1 at home, but they can’t take that victory too seriously as the Aussies weren’t at full strength. The five-time world champions seem to always be at their best in world cups and will come hard at the hosts. We are sure in for a cracker of a contest, and there’s no one side that can be termed outright favorites for this face-off.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
IND
L W W W L
IND
399/5 in 50.0 7.98
217/10 in 28.2 7.66
AUS
W W L L L
AUS
399/5 in 50.0 7.98
217/10 in 28.2 7.66
HEAD TO HEAD
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TEAMS PREVIEW
India Preview
After Australia, India stands as the second-best team in World Cup history. Their impressive track record includes championship wins in 1983 and 2011, a runner-up finish in 2003, and semi-final appearances in 1987, 1996, 2015, and 2019. Since their unexpected departure from the 2007 edition, India has consistently entered each World Cup tournament as a top contender, if not a frontrunner.
India comes into the tournament with strong momentum, having secured victories in both the Asia Cup and the bilateral series against Australia. Although they boast an impressive overall balance, there are still two areas of concern: their batting lineup leans heavily towards right-handed players, and their tail-end batting is extended, compelling them to include a less potent bowler at the No. 8 position to grant freedom to the top seven.
A top-order featuring Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shubman Gill epitomizes class and stability, particularly when it comes to handling high-pressure situations. Their collective responsibility will be crucial during those pivotal moments, and they will receive valuable from accomplished right-handers like KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, and Shreyas Iyer.
Gill, in particular, is the batter to watch out for. He has been in outstanding form in ODI cricket this year, scoring 1230 runs in 20 matches at an average of 72.35 and a strike rate of 105.03. The young opener has smashed 5 hundreds and five fifties in the format in 2023, which includes a career-best 208 against New Zealand earlier this year.
India's bowling lineup boasts three fearless first-choice fast bowlers. The return of Jasprit Bumrah has injected a lethal edge to this attack. Bumrah, now back in full fitness, looked menacing during his brief appearances in Sri Lanka. With Mohammed Siraj's ability to extract seam and swing early on and a revitalized Kuldeep Yadav looking better with each game, they will pose a formidable challenge to Australia's batters. Furthermore, Hardik Pandya is steadily contributing valuable overs in every game.
India Predicted Playing XI:
Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj
India Actual Playing XI:
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Lokesh Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Ravichandran Ashwin
Australia Preview
Australia has a storied history in the ODI World Cup, with an impressive five-time championship record, including a remarkable hat-trick in 1999, 2003, and 2007. Nevertheless, their recent performance has been marked by inconsistency. They kicked off their September campaign by claiming a 2-0 lead in South Africa, only for the home side to rally with three consecutive wins, ultimately clinching the series. Subsequently, Australia faced two comprehensive defeats against India before finally securing a consolation victory in the third and final ODI at Rajkot.
Although their top-order batting looks solid, questions loom regarding the performance of the lower order, and concerns persist about their death bowling capabilities.
Flexibility is a key focus for this team, and they avoid adhering to a fixed game plan or a set starting lineup. This is highlighted by the inclusion of all-rounders like Marcus Stoinis, Cameron Green, Mitchell Marsh, and Glenn Maxwell, who can all make contributions with the ball.
Australia's batting form has been exceptional in recent times, particularly with the rise of Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh. However, Head's ongoing injury raises worries, as his absence during the tournament would be sorely felt. Nevertheless, their batting prowess remains fearsome, with Marsh and David Warner at the top, Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne holding the middle ground, and Maxwell, Alex Carey, Green, and the lower-order batsmen adding the finishing touches. It's a truly remarkable batting lineup. What’s more, they are well used to the Indian conditions now, courtesy of the IPL.
On the bowling front, watch out for Mitchell Starc. The left-arm speedster boasts an exceptional World Cup track record, standing as the leading wicket-taker in 2019 and sharing that distinction with Trent Boult in 2015. Australia's recent struggles to make breakthroughs in the early overs have exposed them in the latter stages of contests. Starc's ability to exploit the initial overs when the white ball swings makes him a valuable asset. Moreover, his ability to take vital wickets during the middle overs and serve as an effective option in the death overs significantly bolsters Australia's chances.
Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood are likely to trouble the Indian batters when the ball is new. However, once it becomes softer, they might go for runs against this strong unit. Adam Zampa has undoubtedly been Australia's standout bowler since the last World Cup. However, his performance can be inconsistent, and on off days, Australia may require another spinner, possibly Maxwell, to rise to the occasion.
Australia Predicted Playing XI:
Mitchell Marsh, David Warner, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Alex Carey(wk), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.
Australia Actual Playing XI:
Steven Smith, David Warner, Cameron Green, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc, Marnus Labuschagne
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The pitch at Chepauk for Sunday's World Cup match between India and Australia sports a brown color as the ground crew removed the grass. It's likely that the surface will feature predominantly black soil, a preference of the Indian team, for their tournament opener. This might lead the home team to consider playing three spinners. The pitch will be good for batting early on, but as the game progresses, spinners will come into play. Seamers will get help from the wicket in the initial few overs. If they can vary their pace when the ball is stopping on the surface, batters might struggle.
The weather in Chennai during the game will be hot, humid, and a little hazy.
IND vs AUS Pitch Report
The average score batting first at Chepauk is 233. In the last five ODIs played at the venue, the average first innings total stands at 283. This indicates we are likely in for a high-scoring contest. The highest team total here is 337/7 by ACC Asian XI in 2007. The team batting first in this match should look to set a target of around 290-300 runs.
Toss: To Bat
14 out of the 23 ODIs played here have been won by the side batting first. Moreover, in these hot and humid conditions, the team winning the toss is likely to bat first and try and put on a big score.
India vs Australia match prediction
IND vs AUS
Winning Prediction
India has managed to beat Australia just twice in their last five ODI encounters. Moreover, their record against them in the ODI World Cup is extremely poor, winning only four out of 12 matches with a win percentage of 33.33. However, as the home side, they will definitely have the edge in this encounter. The Men in Blue have been in form and have built up some nice momentum over the past few weeks. Australia, of course, can never be disregarded. They are a champion side and have the ability to beat any team on their day. If Australia’s batters get going, as they did against India in the ODI at Rajkot recently, they will be unstoppable. On this surface, though, India’s spinners won’t make things easy for the Aussie batters. On paper, India looks more balanced overall, while Australia’s bowling seems to lack that X-factor. This should be a closely contested match, but the home side is likely to come out on top.
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