Match Preview
The T20 series will kick off with an exciting contest between India and Australia on 20th September at the IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali. The two dominant forces will enjoy this challenge before the all-important T20 World Cup next month. Australia are well on their way to defending their title, while India would look to rectify their mistakes from the previous mega tournaments.
Both the teams will look to fine-tune their squad and find the missing jigsaws in the puzzle. It would be exciting to see who India plays between Axar and Hooda. Also, does Pant get another chance in the 11? The Aussie Pinch-hitter Tim David might make his debut in the series. Whenever India faces Australia, the matches tend to be intense and spectacular. This one also seems to be competitive both the teams would be eager to face each other.
Match Details
Venue: Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali
Match Format: T20I, Match 1, T20I series
Date: 20th September 2022
Time: 7:00 PM IST
Streaming Platform: Hotstar
Live Broadcast: Star Sports Network
Pitch Report
The pitch at Mohali is a batsman’s friend. It is a batting paradise. The cool weather in Mohali suits the fast bowlers in the initial overs. There are big square boundaries at the Bindra Stadium. Thus a lot of singles and doubles are scored at this venue. Spinners might not get lots of turns on this wicket. The team winning the toss would look to chase.
Team News & Injury Updates for IND vs AUS Dream11 Match:
Mitch Starc (knee) and important all-rounders Mitch Marsh (ankle) and Marcus Stoinis (side) will miss the tour due to injury but are expected to be available for Australia’s opening T20 World Cup match against New Zealand on October 22. India have announced a full-strength squad, with Bumrah and Harshal Patel returning. Shami who was detected with COVID was replaced by Umesh Yadav.
Complete Squad for IND vs AUS Dream11 Match:
INDIA:
Rohit Sharma(c), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant(w), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Harshal Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah, Dinesh Karthik, Ravichandran Ashwin, Deepak Chahar, Deepak Hooda, Umesh Yadav
AUSTRALIA:
Aaron Finch(c), Matthew Wade(w), Steven Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Tim David, Cameron Green, Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Daniel Sams, Kane Richardson, Josh Inglis, Nathan Ellis
Predicted Playing XI for IND vs AUS Dream11 Match:
India:
KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant/Dinesh Karthik, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel/Deepak Hooda, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harshal Patel, Jasprit Bumrah
Australia:
Aaron Finch, Matthew Wade, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Tim David, Cameron Green, Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Daniel Sams, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
Top Picks for IND vs AUS Dream11 Match:
India:
Virat Kohli:
We see a very different side of Virat Kohli whenever he faces Australia. He likes scoring runs against this opposition. With Virat back in form, it would be an exciting battle.
Hardik Pandya:
Hardik would be keen to stamp his authority on the premium all-rounder on the side. He has regained his mojo. He would be more than handy with the ball on the Mohali wicket. He would love batting on the Mohali wicket.
Australia:
Steve Smith:
Smith is a vital cog in the Aussie lineup. His ability to play long innings with a healthy strike rate makes him special.
Adam Zampa:
Adam Zampa is a wily leg spinner. He is in great form. The Australian leggie has a great record against India. With India’s troubles against spinners, Zampa is crucial for Australia in the middle overs.
Players to avoid for IND vs AUS Dream11 Match:
India:
Yuzvendra Chahal:
Chahal might go for plenty of runs in this T20. His inability to bowl defensive lines on a pitch that does not offer turn might cause Chahal trouble in this match.
Australia:
The Australian skipper is not in very good form. He does not have a good record against Bhuvi. He has the stern task of facing Bhuvi and Bumrah with the new ball.
Our Playing XI for IND vs AUS 3rd T20I Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Our Playing XI for IND vs AUS 3rd T20I Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
M Wade, R Sharma, V Kohli, S Smith, G Maxwell (vc), H Pandya (c), D Sams, B Kumar, J Hazlewood, A Zampa, J Bumrah
Probable Winner:
It is difficult to predict the favorite between the sides. India have slightly stronger squad compared to Australia. They start as a slight favorite.
