Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya’s management expertise and India’s total World Cup preparedness will probably be beneath focus when the house aspect start their three-match ODI sequence in opposition to Australia in Mumbai on Friday (March 17). Pandya will captain the Indian staff within the absence of standard skipper Rohit Sharma, who’s unavailable for the primary ODI on the Wankhede Stadium as a result of household commitments.
The day-night match will probably be Pandya’s first as captain in an ODI, although he’s the common India skipper within the T20 format. He can also be the designated vice-captain for the ODI sequence. Collectively as a staff, the main focus will shift from profitable the four-match Test sequence for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and qualifying for the World Test Championships closing in June in opposition to the identical opponents – Australia – to beginning preparations for the 50-over World Cup the nation is internet hosting later this yr.
Keeping in thoughts that India had received the title the final time the nation hosted the event – with MS Dhoni’s staff profitable the trophy in 2011 – related expectations will probably be from Sharma and firm. The expectations will probably be significantly excessive as a result of the Indian staff is a distinct beast in any format whereas taking part in at house. Moreover, the undesirable document of not doing effectively sufficient within the knockout matches of the ICC hounding this group of gamers, the staff will probably be determined to show issues round.
India can even look to benefit from the unbelievable begin they’ve had in ODIs at house this yr, profitable all six matches in whole – in opposition to Sri Lanka and New Zealand in two separate sequence.
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Here’s the whole lot it’s worthwhile to find out about India vs Australia 1st ODI match:
When will the India vs Australia 1st ODI match begin?
The India vs Australia 1st ODI match will begin on March 17, Friday.
Where will the India vs Australia 1st ODI match be performed?
The India vs Australia 1st ODI match will probably be hosted in Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
What time will the India vs Australia 1st ODI match start?
The India vs Australia 1st ODI match will start at 130 pm IST. The toss is scheduled to happen at 1 pm IST.
Which TV channels will broadcast India vs Australia 1st ODI match?
The India vs Australia 1st ODI match will probably be televised on Star Sports Network channels in India.
How do I watch the stay streaming of the India vs Australia 1st ODI match?
The India vs Australia 1st ODI match is on the market to be streamed stay on the Disney+ Hotstar app and web site.
India vs Australia 1st ODI match Predicted 11
India: Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya (C), Ravindra Jadeja, Ishan Kishan, Kuldeep Yadav/Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami, Shardul Thakur/Washington Sundar
Australia: Steve Smith (C), Marnus Labuschagne, David Warner, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Alex Carey, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Nathan Ellis
