India's quest to overcome World Cup scar with an early lead   

Betting Odds

Our Predictions 

• Ruturaj Gaikwad has odds of 4.19 to be the best batsman for India.  
• David Warner has odds of 3.21 to be Australia's best batsman. 
• Arshdeep Singh has odds of 3.60 to be India's best bowler.  
• Nathan Ellis has odds of 4.22 to be Australia's best bowler.  

MATCH PREVIEW     

It is the first game of the five-match T20 series where hosts India will take on Australia. It will be the first game since the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, where the Australians defeated India comprehensively to win their sixth title. Most cricket betting tips had predicted the Indians as the favorites after their 10-game winning streak. While Australians will look to ride this confidence and take an early lead in the series, Team India will look to overcome the scars of that loss.  

It will be a different ball game as both sides have selected young blood, keeping an eye on the T20 World Cup next year. The two sides have shared a close rivalry in this format, and we expect that to continue in this game. It is a long series, and both teams will be eager to take an early lead and build momentum. We expect a close contest with good players in both camps in this game.       

India Preview     

Suryakumar Yadav takes over as skipper for this series, with Hardik Pandya's injury ruling him out. Yadav, who faced criticism for his performance during the World Cup final, has much to prove in this game, both as a skipper and on the personal front. He leads a group of energetic players and would like to get the best performance out of them. The Australians won't make it easy, and Yadav would look to lead from the front and take his side to a win.  

The side will expect a good show at the top from Ruturaj Gaikwad and Yashasvi Jaiswal, as both these players have impressed in their short careers. Ishan Kishan has to anchor the innings at No. 3 and build partnerships with Tilak Varma and Washington Sundar. Yadav, Rinku Singh, and Axar Patel are good hitters; the side will expect fireworks from them in this game.  

Arshdeep Singh has built his game well, and he must deliver early breakthroughs, along with Prasidh Krishna, as the Aussie top order will come hard at them. Axar Patel is the most experienced bowler in the team and must do well in the middle overs with Ravi Bishnoi. Sundar has to do well as the fifth bowler, as this attack lacks depth.     
 

Expected Starting XI for India     

Suryakumar Yadav (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Prasidh Krishna, Washington Sundar  

Australia Preview      

Matthew Wade would like his side to ride the momentum of the World Cup win. A few players in the squad were part of that World Cup-winning team, and Wade would like to inflict early wounds on the Indians. It won't be easy to defeat the Indians in their backyard, and Wade would like to get the best performance out of his players.  

Josh Inglis and Travis Head did well in the World Cup, and the team will expect a good start from the players in this game. Matthew Wade will look to do well at No. 3 and pace the innings with Marcus Stoinis and Glenn Maxwell. Tim David is a good finisher and will look to add quick runs in the lower middle order with Aaron Hardie.  

The Australian bowling attack is strong, and they will expect a good spell with the new ball from Jason Behrendorff and Sean Abbott in this game. Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa shall look to keep the scoring under check in the middle overs. Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis add variety to this attack.  

Expected Starting XI for Australia     

Matthew Wade (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Jason Behrendorff, Travis Head, Tim David, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa, Nathan Ellis, Aaron Hardie, Sean Abbott 

TOSS: To Bowl First      

In this format, most teams like to chase scores. At this venue, few teams have been able to defend a total successfully. The wicket gets better to bat in the second innings, where dew is also a factor. Hence, we expect the side winning the toss to bowl first.  

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS      

We expect a warm and humid day evening in Visakhapatnam. The batting surface, where batsmen can play their strokes easily, has always been good. There isn't much on this track for the fast bowlers, but sinners do well. To feel safe, the side batting first must have 180 runs or above on the board.   
 

OUR PREDICTION      

The Indians will feel the heat against a strong Australian side. They lack the experience the Australian players have, and this young side shall have to punch above its weight. The Indian spinners must deliver the goods for the side to win here. The Australians have a strong batting line-up and depth in their bowling attack. We expect a close game, but the Aussies will have a slight edge according to most cricket betting sites.   

Our Prediction is for Australia to win  

Visit our bot and join our VIP Telegram community to get the latest expert predictions, guides, reviews, exclusive bonuses, and more.

Join Our Telegram Now!