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The 2023 World Cup is set to kick off with a high-profile clash between India and Australia, which is scheduled to take place on October 8, 2023, at 14:00 IST at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
In this highly anticipated match, the top-ranked ODI team, India, will face the five-time World Cup winners, Australia. Both teams have a strong history in the World Cup, and they share the common goal of winning the tournament.
Australia boasts an impressive World Cup record, having won titles in various continents that hosted the event. Despite their recent form, which includes just one win in their last six ODIs, their pedigree and history make them strong contenders. On the other hand, India has consistently started as favorites in ICC events over the last decade but hasn't managed to secure a title. The team's captain, Rohit Sharma, shoulders the burden of ending this streak and the added pressure of winning on home soil.
The sense of occasion is expected to be electric as India returns to action after a week of travel, and the 50-over format is set to capture the public's attention. The match promises early excitement, setting the stage for what could be a thrilling World Cup.
Both teams have recently played in three-match series, offering glimpses of their form. India's practice sessions suggest that Ishan Kishan will likely fill in for the potentially unavailable Shubman Gill, while local talent Ravichandran Ashwin could take the No.8 spot.
The captains, Rohit Sharma for India and Pat Cummins for Australia, acknowledge the closeness of the two teams. India may have the edge with their spinners, while Australia relies on Mitchell Starc's left-arm pace. The outcome may hinge on which team can handle the pressure of potential losses.
The weather is expected to be warm and possibly drizzling slightly around match start time, but it's unlikely to impact the game. A black soil pitch is anticipated, suggesting that spinners will play a significant role, making batting first a valuable option.
Here are the probable XIs for both teams:
India:
1. Rohit Sharma (c)
2. Ishan Kishan
3. Virat Kohli
4. Shreyas Iyer
5. KL Rahul (wk)
6. Hardik Pandya
7. Ravindra Jadeja
8. Ravichandran Ashwin
9. Kuldeep Yadav
10. Jasprit Bumrah
11. Mohammed Siraj
Australia:
1. David Warner
2. Mitchell Marsh
3. Steve Smith
4. Marnus Labuschagne
5. Glenn Maxwell
6. Cameron Green/Marcus Stoinis
7. Alex Carey (wk)
8. Pat Cummins (c)
9. Mitchell Starc
10. Adam Zampa
11. Josh Hazlewood
Key facts to know:
- Virat Kohli is the only Indian batter in the current squad to have scored an ODI hundred at Chepauk.
- Australia has taken only 4 PowerPlay wickets in their last 8 ODIs and not more than 1 in any of those games.
- Kuldeep Yadav has taken 39 wickets at an average of 20.03 in the middle-overs (11-40) since 2022.
Both captains are excited about the upcoming World Cup, with Rohit Sharma expressing his pride at leading the Indian team, and Pat Cummins emphasizing Australia's familiarity with the conditions in India.
It's a match that cricket fans around the world have been eagerly awaiting, and it promises to be a thrilling start to the 2023 World Cup.
Match Details:
Date: October 8, 2023
Time: 14:00 IST
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
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