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IND vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report: ODI World Cup 2023 Match 5 | IND vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Today | Chennai Pitch Report

Here we go. The match we’ve been waiting for. India will take on Australia in both teams’ first game of the World Cup 2023. Both units have a quality squad with several match-winners and will look to start on a winning note and set the tone for the tournament.

India are leading into the World Cup as the No. 1 team in the world. They will be high on confidence after their recent performances in the Asia Cup and the Australia series before the event. They have most of the bases covered and are the favourites to win the cup.

Meanwhile, Australia also have a nice squad, but they have a few problems. The injury to Travis Head is a major setback, given the kind of form Head has been throughout the year. The bowling has also blown hot and cold, and Pat Cummins would like to lead from the front in the bowling department.

Match Details

• Date: Sunday, 8th October, 2023.
• Location: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
• Time: 2:00 PM (India), 7:30 PM (Australia).

ODI World Cup 2023 Match 5: IND vs AUS Possible Playing XIs

Shubman Gill is down with dengue. Ishan Kishan will open the innings if Gill is ruled out. Ravichandran Ashwin might play ahead of Shardul Thakur, given the slowness of the deck in Chennai.

India: 1. Rohit Sharma (c), 2. Ishan Kishan/Shubman Gill, 3. Virat Kohli 4. Shreyas Iyer, 5. KL Rahul (wk), 6. Hardik Pandya, 7. Ravindra Jadeja, 8. Ravichandran Ashwin, 9. Jasprit Bumrah, 10. Kuldeep Yadav, 11. Mohammed Siraj.

Mitchell Marsh will open in the absence of Travis Head. Marcus Stoinis has reportedly proved his fitness and might feature ahead of Cameron Green.

Australia: 1. Mitchell Marsh, 2. David Warner, 3. Steven Smith, 4. Marnus Labuschagne, 5. Alex Carey (wk), 6. Glenn Maxwell, 7. Marcus Stoinis/Cameron Green, 8. Pat Cummins (c), 9. Mitchell Starc, 10. Josh Hazlewood, 11. Adam Zampa.

IND vs AUS Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Tips

India:

• Rohit Sharma has 2332 runs at an average of 59.79 and a strike rate of 95.53 in 43 ODI innings against Australia. He has also hit nine fifties and eight centuries against them.
• Virat Kohli has 2228 runs at an average of 53.04 and a strike rate of 95.25 in 45 ODI innings against Australia. He has also amassed 12 fifties and eight centuries against them. Virat loves playing against the Aussies, irrespective of the format and venue.
• KL Rahul has 528 runs at an average of 48 and a strike rate of 96 in 14 ODI innings against Australia. He has also accumulated five half-centuries against them.
• Rahul when batting at number five in ODIs: 20 inns, 807 runs, avg. 50.43, SR 98.29.
• Hardik Pandya will contribute with both bat and ball. He has 546 runs while averaging 54.60 and striking at 111.88 in 11 ODI innings against Australia. He also has 11 wickets at 33.72 runs apiece against them.
• Kuldeep Yadav has 29 wickets at an average of 37.58 in 20 ODI innings against Australia. Kuldeep can stifle the Aussie batters and wreak havoc on a slow Chennai track.
• Mohammed Siraj has 30 wickets at an average of 14.70 and a strike rate of 17.93 in 13 ODI innings this year. He has also taken three 4+ wicket hauls in 2023.

Australia:

• David Warner has 1174 runs at an average of 51.04 and a strike rate of 99.40 in 24 ODI innings against India. The southpaw has also hit nine fifties and three centuries against them.
• David Warner in the ODI World Cup: 992 runs, 62 average, 98.12 SR, 3 fifties & 4 centuries. Warner enjoys the big stage.
• Steven Smith has scored 1260 runs at an average of 54.78 and a strike rate of 102.94 in 23 ODI innings against India. He has also hit six fifties and five centuries against them.
• Glenn Maxwell has 501 runs at an average of 38.53 and a strike rate of 169.25 in 16 ODI innings in the World Cup. He has also taken six wickets in the tournament. On a slow Chennai pitch, Maxwell’s value increases as a batter and bowler, especially given he has been in good recent form.
• Mitchell Starc has troubled the Indian batters in the past. He has 26 wickets at 34.38 runs apiece in 17 ODI innings against the Men in Blue. The Indian top order has struggled against the left-arm pacers with the new ball, and Starc knows how to exploit it.
• Mitchell Starc in ODI World Cups: 18 inns, 49 wickets, avg. 14.8, SR 19.1.
• Adam Zampa has 15 wickets at an average of 32.33 in nine ODI innings this year. Zampa can be a giant on the sluggish Chennai track. He took 4/45 on this ground against India earlier this year.

Other Stats and Facts

• Head-to-head in ODIs: Played 149, India 56, Australia 83 & NR 10.
• Alex Carey vs Kuldeep Yadav in ODIs: 61 runs, 63 balls, 12.20 average, 96.82 SR & 5 dismissals.
• Virat Kohli vs Josh Hazlewood in ODIs: 38 runs, 60 balls, 9.50 average, 63.33 SR & 4 dismissals.
• Rohit Sharma in the World Cup: 978 runs, 65.20 average, 95.97 SR & 6 centuries.
• Steven Smith vs Hardik Pandya in ODIs: 72 runs, 75 balls, 14.40 average, 96 SR & 5 dismissals.
• Hardik Pandya has 123 runs and five wickets in two ODI innings at MA Chidambaram Stadium.

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, Pitch Report and Weather

The average first innings score has been 224 runs, with the teams batting first, winning 17 of the 34 games in Chennai. The track will have more assistance for the spinners, and the pacers will also get value if they use their cutters precisely.

A hot afternoon and evening, with the temperature rising to 32°C, is forecast.

ODI World Cup 2023 Match 5: IND vs AUS Dream11 Picks

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams.

IND vs AUS Dream11 Prediction – Ideal team combination: 1-3-3-4

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ODI World Cup 2023 Match 5: IND vs AUS Match Prediction

This one is arduous to predict. Both teams have a balanced squad. However, India have more quality in the spin department, and their middle order plays spin better than Australia. Hence, the Men in Blue might kick off with a victory.