Match Details
Date: September 24, Sunday
Time: 1:30 pm IST
Venue: Holkar Stadium, Indore
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Match Preview
The Indian cricket team beat their guests to gain an early victory in the three-match ODI series on September 22, Friday. In the forthcoming match, both the sides will go head-to-head on Sunday at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. Speaking of the first ODI, India’s Mohammed Shami clinched 5 wickets as he conceded 51 runs.
Meanwhile, if we speak of the batting lineup of the hosts, Ruturaj Gaikwad opened India’s innings and contributed 74 runs off 77 deliveries to India’s total. All in all, the Men in Blue had a memorable outing under the leadership of KL Rahul, and they will be looking forward to the same kind of game on Sunday.
Pitch Report
The Holkar Stadium of Indore offers favourable conditions to the batters, courtesy, their consistent bounce and shorter deliveries. However, looking at the anticipated weather conditions in the city on the match day, it can be expected that the ground offers advantage to the fast bowlers during the initial overs of the match.
With the advantages that it offers to the batters, the team opting to bat first can exert pressure on the chasing team. Looking at the historic records, the teams chasing the score as well as those defending their scores have even wins at the venue.
Team Analysis
India
The Indian team has performed exceptionally well lately, especially if we talk about the 50-over format. Owing to their recent wins, including the Asia Cup 2023 triumph, the Men in Blue gained the number 1 spot in ICC rankings across all the three formats. Coming back to the game, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shubman Gill gave their team a decent start, and built 142 runs together.
Not only this, but Mohammed Shami picked up a five-wicket haul, which played a major role in restricting the Aussies at 276.
SportsTiger Playing XI of India
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (c)/(wk), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami
Australia
After facing a 2-3 defeat in the five-match ODI series against South Africa, the Kangaroos were looking forward to play a good game and register an early lead in the series against KL Rahul and Co. However, the batting lineup of the Baggy Greens failed to deliver a brilliant performance and failed dramatically, especially in the penultimate overs of their innings.
In addition to this, the bowling department of the team also failed to put up a decent game and failed to defend the total they posted on the scoreboard.
SportsTiger Playing XI of Australia
Mitchell Marsh, David Warner, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Matt Short, Pat Cummins (c), Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa
Match Prediction
Conclusion
Owing to the recent performances they delivered, it can be said that the hosts are favourites to win the upcoming game and register the series in their name.
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