India vs. Australia prediction, fantasy team, pitch report, and more for the 2023 ICC World Cup

 India vs. Australia prediction, fantasy team, pitch report, and more for the 2023 ICC World Cup

On October 7, India and Australia will face off in Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk), kicking off their respective World Cup campaigns in ODIs in 2023. India won the title twice (1983 and 2011), whereas Australia has won the trophy five times (987, 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2015).

Australia vs. India past head-to-head records

There have been 149 One Day Internationals between South Africa and Sri Lanka, with Australia winning 83 and India winning 56. Australia has a considerably better track record in ICC World Cups as well, having won eight of the first 12 games that they have played. Australia has won five straight games against India, outscoring them 3-2. India has dropped two of their last five one-day international matches, whereas Australia has only dropped one.

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, David Warner, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell (Vice-Captain), Pat Cummins, and Adam Zampa make up the India vs. Australia fantasy team.

Australia vs. India match report

Given Chepauk's previous past and Chennai's dry, black-soil pitch, a turn is anticipated. In the last eight One Day Internationals played at Chepauk, the first innings scores have ranged from 227 to 299, with the team batting first winning six times. This means that the setting usually allows for a fair competition between bat and ball.

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Weather for India and Australia

There is a 20% probability of rain. Despite the possibility of some cloud cover, AccuWeather forecasts a 78% humidity level.

Australia vs. India: Prediction

According to Google's win probability, India has a 60% chance of winning this game. But given Australia's amazing qualities, the atmosphere of the game is anticipated to be electrifying.

According to CricTracker, India will begin their competition with a victory regardless of who bowls first. Although it is difficult to choose between the two, Khel Now believes India to win because of its superior spin attack. India will likely defeat Australia handily, in our opinion.