IND vs AUS World Cup 2023 | H2H Stats, Pitch Report, Playing 11

IND vs AUS World Cup 2023 fixture is among the most anticipated games in the 50-over mega event. The all-important encounter, to be played on October 8 in Chennai, is also the tournament opener for both teams. Let us look at the IND vs AUS head-to-head record, probable playing 11, and the match prediction for India’s opening match in the World Cup 2023.

 IND vs AUS World Cup 2023

India and Australia have plenty of history. Ahead of the World Cup 2023, both sides met in an ODI series, which India won 2-1. However, Rohit Sharma and Co know that a different Australia will turn up in the big event. India will be relying heavily on experienced players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Meanwhile, Australia has a team entire of match winners – David Warner, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Pat Cummins, etc.

IND vs AUS Head-to-Head Record

IND vs AUS is one of the oldest rivalries. In the World Cup, India has been on the receiving end. The five-time winner beat India heavily in the ODI World Cup 2003 final. But, in 2011, India beat Australia in the quarter-finals, while four years later, they would lose to the Aussies in the 2015 ODI World Cup semi-final. In 2019, India beat Australia again, proving that this modern-day Indian team can compete with Australia and win big.

Ahead of the IND vs AUS World Cup 2023 clash on October 5, here is the complete head-to-head record between these two teams.

India vs Australia Head-to-Head (in ODIs)

• IND vs AUS Record in ODI World Cup

Both teams have met 12 times at the multi-nation tournament, with Australia winning on eight occasions and India winning on four occasions. The IND vs AUS World Cup 2023 clash provides a great opportunity for Rohit Sharma and his men to close the gap.

IND vs AUS World Cup 2023 Pitch Report

The IND vs AUS World Cup 2023 fixture is played at MA Chidambaram Stadium. Usually, the Chennai pitch is slow and offers a lot of turn. That’s why India might play Ravichandran Ashwin instead of Mohammed Shami and go in with three spinners.

With the pitch turning, India would expect a solid bowling performance from home boy Ashwin, who had played here against the West Indies in the 2011 ODI World Cup, picking up a couple of wickets.

Teams batting second will have an advantage because the ball will turn more under the sun in the first innings. While under the lights, spinners might find it difficult to grip the ball and, therefore, will have trouble delivering.

IND & AUS Probable Playing 11

India is likely to play without Shubman Gill, who tested positive for dengue. In the young batter’s absence, Ishan Kishan is expected to open the batting with Rohit Sharma. Meanwhile, Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul, too, could feature in the playing 11. On the other hand, Pat Cummins, apart from Travis Head and Marcus Stoinis, has a fully fit squad at its disposal. Stoinis had a hamstring niggle in the ODI series against India but could make it to the playing 11 in Chennai.

• India Playing 11

Rohit Sharma

1. Ishan Kishan
2. Virat Kohli
3. Shreyas Iyer
4. KL Rahul
5. Hardik Pandya
6. Ravindra Jadeja
7. Ravichandran Ashwin
8. Kuldeep Yadav
9. Jasprit Bumrah
10. Mohammed Siraj

• Australia Playing 11

1. David Warner
2. Mitchell Marsh
3. Marnus Labuschagne
4. Steve Smith 
5. Cameron Green
6. Glenn Maxwell
7. Alex Carey
8. Marcus Stoinis
9.  Pat Cummins
10. Mitchell Starc
11. Adam Zampa

Concluding Thoughts

Australia has the advantage over India in the ODI format. But this is a different cricket era, and the Indian team is closing in on that gap. The IND vs AUS World Cup 2023 clash will likely go down to the wire.