India Likely Playing XI for ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 vs Australia: Check Predicted Indian 11 for Cricket Match in Chennai
Rohit Sharma's team is confident of having what it takes to win the ICC World Cup 2023 and break the 10-year ICC trophy winless streak. To get the entire information about who will feature in the likely XI of India in the opening match of the CWC 2023 against Australia, read more.
India are all set to start their ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign against Australia at Chennai. India has been coming into the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 as the favourites with the CWC 2023 being hosted at their home in India. Currently ranked as the no 1 side in the world. India has dominatingly clinched the Asia Cup 2023 and the three-match ODI series against Australia preceding the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Rohit Sharma's team is confident of having what it takes to win the ICC World Cup 2023 and break the 10-year ICC trophy winless streak. To get the entire information about who will feature in the likely XI of India in the opening match of the CWC 2023 against Australia, read more. India vs Australia ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, Chennai Weather Report: Check Out Rain Forecast and Pitch Report at M Chidambaram Stadium.
India has been hit with a huge blow with Shubman Gill getting diagnosed with dengue, Although he is not entirely ruled out of the first match so far, it is unlikely that he will be available for selection. India has two reserve batters in their 15-member squad, Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav. With Ishan having experience to open the batting and even doing well in West Indies, he is likely to replace Gill at the top and partner Rohit Sharma looking to give a strong start. Rahul Dravid will want to keep the middle order of Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya unchanged as they are already settled and coming with runs behind their back. Records Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Other Indian Cricketers Can Break During Team India's Campaign in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.
Mohammed Siraj's performance in the Asia Cup 2023 final ensured him a spot in the playing XI along with Jasprit Bumrah. Kuldeep Yadav has been in form too which makes him an automatic choice. Given the match is in Chennai, it should be a straight toss up between Ravichandran Ashwin and Shardul Thakur. Ashwin being a local lad and well aware with the conditions but Thakur has been part of the local IPL franchise and plethora of idea about the conditions too. Although given how Ashwin fared against the Australians just a week ago and how Australians are more comfortable against pace, Ashwin is likely to get the nod for a starting spot.
India Likely Playing XI vs Australia: Rohit Sharma (C), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (Wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj.
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