The three-match T20I series between India and Australia is all set to get underway at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali on September 20. With the ICC Men's T20 World Cup fast approaching, this will be a key series for both teams to figure out a way to overcome all that's lacking in the teams.
While India are coming on the back of a rather disappointing Asia Cup 2022 where they failed to reach the finals, Australia will be happy with their performance in the ODIs against New Zealand. Ahead of the face-off between the two heavyweights, here is the match prediction, toss prediction, predicted powerplay score and average first innings total at this venue.
1. Toss Prediction
Australia won all the tosses in their three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka. By contrast, India failed to win the toss in each of their last three T20Is in the Asia Cup 2022. Hence, Australia are predicted to win the toss.
2. Win Possibility
The series could go down to the wire as both teams would want to get into the T20 World Cup on the back of a few wins put together. However, considering India underperformed at the Asia Cup in UAE and the vast potential they have, the number 1 T20I Team in the world are predicted to win the match against the defending champions who are number at the moment.
3. Team of the Day
The Team of the Day will be India. In their home conditions and especially with all their key players fit and available for selection other than Ravindra Jadeja, it will be difficult for the visitors to get the better of the Men in Blue.
4. Powerplay score and Average Score
The average first innings total in the 5 T20s that have been played here is 177. Going by the high-scoring nature of the surface here, the predicted powerplay score is expected to be between 40-55.
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