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Traditional rivals will go head-to-head once again in an ODI series. This is the sixth bilateral series between the sides since 2015/16, with passion and sheer rivalry between the two countries somewhat overcoming the risk of overkill.

India will be out for some revenge. Just under a year ago, they squandered a 2-0 advantage that allowed Australia to gain some confidence and momentum heading into the World Cup.

In the end, neither side progressed through to the World Cup Final. So, even with the next World Cup three-and-a-half years away, it is a chance for players to make their mark and become regulars in their respective teams.

Who will start the three-match series with a win?

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

• Australia’s 2019 tour of India saw Aaron Finch hit some form with a 93 in the third ODI.
• However, he will be out to improve his average of 31 from that series at a ground where he has had some joy in IPL. Finch averages 40 in four innings at the Wankhede, including a fifty.
• Rohit Sharma (2,037 runs avg. 61.72) and Virat Kohli (1,727 avg. 53.76) love playing Australia. Rohit’s battle with Mitchell Starc will be particularly intriguing.
• Kohli also loves the Wankhede Stadium. He has 249 runs in four matches at an average of 83.00, including a century. Also, Kohli averages 73.40 in nine IPL matches on this ground.
• It is likely that Kohli will bat at four, with Shikhar Dhawan and KL Rahul to both play. Dhawan played a blinder against Australia in last year’s World Cup, scoring 117.
• David Warner and Steve Smith (arguably Australia’s best player of spin) are crucial players for Australia. Both enjoy strong records vs India ODIs: Warner: 692 runs at 46.13, Smith: 678 runs at 52.15.
• Moreover, Warner is IPL royalty. Winner of the Orange Cap three times, Warner loves playing white-ball cricket in India.
• Peter Handscomb is also a good player of spin. He had a strong tour of India last year, scoring 236 runs at 47.20. Also, can Ashton Turner repeat some of the magic he showed last year?
• Pat Cummins will be keen for a big year in white-ball cricket. He took 14 wickets in five games in India last year. Also, Josh Hazlewood was ranked the no.1 ODI bowler during 2017.
• Kedar Jadhav averages 46 vs Australia in 12 ODIs.
• Ravindra Jadeja averages 58 with the ball in 30 ODIs vs Australia. India need him to perform.
• Kuldeep Yadav (19) and Yuzvendra Chahal (15) are wicket-takers against Australia. So, regardless of who India pick, they can be sure their wrist-spinner can provide some threat.
• Adam Zampa took 11 wickets in five ODIs in India last year.
• Mitchell Starc will play his first ODI in India since 2010. He has only played one ODI in the country, but with 27 wickets in last year’s World Cup, Starc has further enhanced his reputation as one of the finest ODI bowlers going around.
• Jasprit Bumrah vs Australia: 17 wickets in 11 games at 29. Also, Bumrah will be playing at a ground he is very familiar with in IPL with Mumbai Indians.

Possible Playing 11

India could leave out Rishabh Pant and play KL Rahul as a wicket-keeper. Also, Shardul Thakur could take the no. 8 slot to give India extra batting depth, with the impressive Navdeep Saini to battle it out with Mohammed Shami for a spot.

India: 1. Shikhar Dhawan, 2. Rohit Sharma, 3. KL Rahul (wk), 4. Virat Kohli (c), 5. Shreyas Iyer, 6. Kedar Jadhav, 7. Ravindra Jadeja, 8. Shardul Thakur, 9. Kuldeep Yadav, 10. Mohammed Shami/Navdeep Saini, 11. Jasprit Bumrah

David Warner and Steve Smith, who didn’t play in last year’s ODI series, will play here. Marnus Labuschagne could make his debut at four. He is in remarkable form, and will look to transfer this to the ODI format. Also, Ashton Agar, touted as important to Australia’s ODI plans, will likely bat at seven.

Australia: 1. David Warner, 2. Aaron Finch (c), 3. Steven Smith, 4. Marnus Labuschagne, 5. Peter Handscomb, 6. Alex Carey (wk), 7. Ashton Agar, 8. Pat Cummins, 9. Mitchell Starc, 10. Josh Hazlewood, 11. Adam Zampa

Wankhede Pitch Report and Conditions

Last month, Wankhede Stadium played host to a T20I where India scored 240. You can almost always count on this pitch to be a beauty for batting.

Also, dew could set in later in the evening, so bowling first is tempting. No rain is forecast.

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Match Prediction

This match promises to be a beauty first up, with plenty of runs.

India, at home, deserve to be favourites, with the likes of Virat Kohli to lead them to a 1-0 lead. However, Australia certainly have the personnel to cause an issue or two.

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