Cricket arena in Mohali. (Source: X)
KL Rahul-led India won the toss in the 1st ODI versus Australia and chose to bowl. India will play 3 matches vs Australia beginning Friday, September 22, at Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali. This is a likelihood for Mohali and Chandigarh fans of the Indian cricket group to witness the Men In Blue in action as the renowned place is not hosting any video game of the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup 2023 which is starting on October 5.
This will be a last possibility for both the sides to brush up their abilities in addition to experiment with some gamers ahead of the World Cup. India have actually consisted of R Ashwin in the side as they wish to see if he is an excellent alternative to change spin bowler in the World Cup-bound team. Shreyas Iyer’s physical fitness, at the exact same time, will remain in focus.
Huge Blow To Australia As Two Key Players Ruled Out Of 1st ODI vs India
The huge names like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya are missing out on from the team for the very first 2 ODIs as group management desires them to remain fresh psychologically and physically ahead of the World Cup. Speaking with journalism ahead of the 1st ODI, head coach Rahul Dravid stated, “The choice to rest Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma was taken after shared conversation and assessment as group desires them to be fresh psychologically and physically for the World Cup.”
Dravid likewise stated that Ashwin’s addition provides an alternative of somebody who can bat at No 8 and is a knowledgeable spinner.
The previous India middle-order batter likewise stated that the management is relying on Suryakumar Yadav to come great in 3 video games versus Australia. He stated, “Suryakumar has actually revealed what he can do in T20s. We are backing him in ODIs. Ideally he can kip down around in next 3 video games vs Australia.”
Mohali Weather Update India vs Australia 1st ODI
The Asia Cup 2023 saw a lot of rain. The fans, cricketers and other stakeholders were annoyed similarly by the bad weather condition for cricket in Sri Lanka’s Pallekele and Colombo. The bright side is that the India vs Australia series might not see all video games getting threatened by rain. A minimum of the very first ODI in between India and Australia will not be threatened by rain.
Based on Accuweather, the possibilities of rain in Mohali, the location of the 1st ODI, is very little. In afternoon and night time in Mohali, the probablity of rain is 8 percent while the rainfall anticipated is 0.0 mm. The weather condition will be clear however it will be damp all the time and night.