India vs Australia Match Prediction
IND
46%
Chance of Winning
AUS
54%
T20i
Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium
Facts:
- India and Australia have won five games each in their previous 10 completed encounters.
- India's Suryakumar Yadav averages 46 in T20I cricket at a strike rate of 172, having scored 1841 runs from 50 innings.
India vs Australia Chance Winning
India and Australia faced off in the World Cup final on Sunday, where the Aussies came out on top by six wickets courtesy of Travis Head’s incredible century to lift their sixth title. Nearly one lakh Indians fans in the stadium and the entire country suffered a heartbreak that will be hard to get over anytime soon.
But the show must go on, and with that said, we look ahead to the five-match series. Australia have a few of their players from the World Cup squad available for this series, with the pace attack given a rest. India have rested most of the squad, with Suryakumar Yadav set to lead in this series. Ishan Kishan and Prasidh Krishna are the only other members from the World Cup to be part of this series. The series offers young players an opportunity to prove their mettle.
The last time these two teams faced off was in September last year, where India claimed the three-match series by 2-1 in front of the home crowd. Australia won the first game by four wickets while chasing 209 before India bounced back with a six-wicket victory in a rain-shortened game. India chased down 187 in the third game on the back of fifties from Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav to clinch the series.
Looking at the two teams' overall strength for this series, Australia head into this game as slight favourites. Here are the two teams' chances of winning the first T20I on Thursday.
- India's chance of winning: 46%
- Australia’s chance of winning: 54%
India vs Australia Betting Tips
Ruturaj Gaikwad is one of the consistent batters in the game and has a solid record in the format. He has amassed over 3800 runs in T20 cricket at an average of 38 and strike rate of 138. Betting on Gaikwad to score over 18.5 runs in the match would be wise.
Travis Head is coming off a sensational century in the World Cup final. Head has been in superb touch with the bat and will be even more dangerous in the shorter format. If he plays, you can bet on him to score over 18.5 runs in this game.
Match Prediction Best Odds
India vs Australia Toss Prediction
The venue in Visakhapatnam can be tricky to score runs while batting first. Out of 16 men's T20 matches played at this ground, the team batting first has won nine of those. Australia’s previous two T20 victories came while batting second while team India prefers chasing as well. Expect the team winning the toss to opt to bowl first in this match.
Weather Report
Looking at the forecast, the weather in Visakhapatnam is expected to be cloudy and humid on Thursday evening. There could be showers in the afternoon with a 60% chance of precipitation but it drops down to 7% for the evening when the match is scheduled. The temperature should hover around 26 degree Celsius with 79% humidity.
India Player List
Suryakumar Yadav (capt), Ruturaj Gaikwad (vice-capt), Ishan Kishan (wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar
Predicted Playing XI
|
Player Name |
Role |
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Ruturaj Gaikwad |
Batter |
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Ishan Kishan |
Wicketkeeper |
|
Suryakumar Yadav (c) |
Batter |
|
Tilak Varma |
All-rounder |
|
Shivam Dube |
All-rounder |
|
Rinku Singh |
Batter |
|
Axar Patel |
All-rounder |
|
Ravi Bishnoi |
Bowler |
|
Arshdeep Singh |
Bowler |
|
Mukesh Kumar |
Bowler |
|
Prasidh Krishna |
Bowler |
India Recent Form
Talking about India's recent T20 form, a second string side led by Ruturaj Gaikwad won the 2023 Asian Games Men's Cricket Competition in October. Before that in August, a similar side without big names defeated Ireland by 2-0.
Australia Players List
Matthew Wade (c), Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Steven Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Matt Short, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Josh Inglis, Jason Behrendorff, Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Spencer Johnson, Adam Zampa, Tanveer Sangha
Predicted Playing XI
|
Player Name |
Role |
|
Matt Short |
Batter |
|
Travis Head |
Batter |
|
Steven Smith |
Batter |
|
Glenn Maxwell |
All-rounder |
|
Marcus Stoinis |
All-rounder |
|
Tim David |
All-rounder |
|
Matthew Wade (c) |
Wicket-keeper |
|
Sean Abbott |
Bowler |
|
Nathan Ellis |
Bowler |
|
Spencer Johnson |
Bowler |
|
Adam Zampa |
Bowler |
Australia Recent Form
Australia last played T20 cricket in August-September, where they took on South Africa away from home. They dominated all three games to clinch the series by 3-0, with Travis Head and Mitch Marsh playing big roles.
India vs Australia Head-to-Head Record
India and Australia have faced each other 26 times in T20 cricket with India holding an edge. The men in blue have won 15 of those games whereas Australia came out on top 10 times. As for the previous 10 completed encounters, the scoreline is tied at 5-5.
India vs Australia Betting Odds
Australia to score over 48.5 runs in first six overs
Australia have a destructive pair at the top of the order in Travis Head and Matt Short. Both the batters have been in good form and can make the most of fielding restrictions. India's second-string pace attack can be vulnerable. Betting on Australia to score over 48.5 runs in the powerplay would be wise.
India vs Australia
T20i
Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
India vs Australia Top Batters
Suryakumar Yadav to be the top batter for India
Suryakumar had a poor World Cup campaign but he returns to his more suited format that is T20. The Indian batter has scored 1841 runs in T20 internationals, averaging 46 at an excellent strike rate of 172. He has hit three centuries and 15 half centuries at this level. Bet on SKY to be the top batter for India.
Travis Head to be the top batter for Australia
Travis Head delivered an incredible knockout performance in the World Cup, scoring 62 off 48 in the semifinal and 137 off 120 in the final. He has been in terrific form in the last couple of years. Head smashed 91 off 48 in his last T20 innings. Bet on Ilyas to be Australia's top batter.
India vs Australia Top Bowlers
Ravi Bishnoi to be the top bowler for India
The leg-break bowler will be key for India in the middle overs in putting brakes on the run-scoring and taking wickets. He has nine wickets in his last six T20 appearances, conceding at just 6.38. You can back Bishnoi to be the top bowler for India.
Sean Abbott to be the top bowler for Australia
The right arm pacer can be expensive but is a prolific wicket-taker in the shorter format. He has 189 wickets in overall T20s at a superb strike rate of 14.6. He has taken four or more wickets on seven occasions. Bet on Abbott to be the top bowler in this match.
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- India to win the match @ 1.98 PARIMATCH
- Australia to win the match @ 1.83 PARIMATCH
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