India (IND) is all set to face off against Australia (AUS) in the 2nd ODI of the ongoing IND vs AUS ODI series. The IND vs AUS clash is set to take place on Sunday, September 24, at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore, promising a riveting showdown between the two cricketing giants.
India currently leads the three-match series, having claimed victory in the opening ODI with a five-wicket win.
The hosts are determined to continue their winning streak, eyeing not just series victory but also using this series as a crucial preparation run for the highly anticipated ICC Cricket World Cup, scheduled to kick off on October 5.
With the World Cup just around the corner, India aims to fine-tune their strategies, test their combinations, and solidify their game plan against a formidable Australian side.
Australian squads are facing injury issues with some of the big names missing the series, Australia’s team setup now features an array of all-rounders, offering flexibility in their lineup depending on conditions and oppositions.
The Indore clash will serve as a platform for experimentation and crucial decisions regarding their World Cup squad.
Australia is also keen on improving their batting performance. In the previous match in Mohali, six of their top seven batsmen managed to reach scores of at least 29 runs, but only David Warner reached the fifty-run milestone.
For India, the match presents an opportunity to assess the advantages of deploying three frontline fast bowlers versus a combination of two quicks and one seamer. Mohammed Shami’s outstanding performance in Mohali, where he claimed five wickets, was a testament to his brilliance.
In terms of batting, India’s performance in Mohali was clinical, with four of their top six batsmen scoring half-centuries. While a potential reshuffle in the opening slot could see Ishan Kishan replacing Ruturaj Gaikwad, the emphasis will be on the middle-order to deliver more runs.
Shreyas Iyer and Suryakumar Yadav, especially the latter who recently notched a fifty, will play pivotal roles in bolstering India’s batting prowess.
The stage is set for another thrilling contest between India and Australia as they strive to gain the upper hand in this series and fine-tune their strategies ahead of the World Cup.
India vs Australia 2nd ODI: Predicted Playing XI
India Squad: Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (c & wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah
Australia Squad: Mitchell Marsh, David Warner, Steven Smith, Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Marnus Labuschagne, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Inglis (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc
IND vs AUS: Complete Squad
India squad: Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w/c), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Shardul Thakur, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Prasidh Krishna, Washington Sundar
Australia squad: David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey(w), Marcus Stoinis, Cameron Green, Pat Cummins(c), Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Ellis, Sean Abbott, Matthew Short, Spencer Johnson, Tanveer Sangha
