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Digital Desk: Team India is all set to kickstart their ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 journey with a highly anticipated clash against five-time World Cup champions Australia on Sunday. The exciting encounter will take place at the iconic Chepauk Stadium in Chennai, promising cricket fans an electrifying start to the tournament.
India, known for its cricketing prowess, enters this mega tournament with a well-balanced squad. However, the team faced an unfortunate setback as opening batsman Shubman Gill reportedly tested positive for dengue, raising concerns about his availability for the opening match. In Gill's absence, Ishan Kishan may step up to partner Rohit Sharma at the top of the batting order.
On the other side of the pitch, Australia, the 2015 World Cup champions, consistently presents a formidable challenge in multi-nation tournaments. However, the Aussies have their own set of injury concerns, with Travis Head confirmed to be sidelined for the initial phase of the competition.
India enters the World Cup on the back of a successful run, having recently clinched the Asia Cup and then defeating Australia 2-1 in a thrilling three-match bilateral ODI series.
Chennai Weather Forecast for India vs Australia World Cup match
Weather conditions for the India vs. Australia World Cup match in Chennai appear favorable. The weather forecast for Friday, 8 October, suggests a minimal probability of rain, with AccuWeather reporting a 10-12 percent chance of precipitation. Daytime temperatures are expected to reach a maximum of 34°C, dropping to 29°C at night. While there may be passing showers during the match, it is anticipated that the game will be completed without significant disruptions.
What happens if the match is washed out?
If the match is washed out, there are no reserve days allocated for the league matches in the World Cup 2023. Consequently, both India and Australia would receive a point each.
India vs Australia Chennai Pitch Report
The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai is renowned for its pitch, which offers assistance to both batsmen and slower bowlers. The dry surface typically provides spinners with a good grip, and the pitch is expected to slow down as the match progresses. Thus, winning the toss and opting to bat first is likely to be the preferred strategy at this venue.
With high anticipation and excitement in the air, cricket enthusiasts worldwide eagerly await the clash between these cricketing giants. As both India and Australia prepare to battle it out on the field, fans can expect a thrilling start to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.
Full Squads:
India: Rohit Sharma (c), Hardik Pandya, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav.
Australia: Pat Cummins (c), Steve Smith, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Sean Abbott, Ashton Agar, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Mitch Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc.
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