IND vs AUS, 1st T20I Preview

The 1^st T20I match between India vs Australia will be played on 20^th September at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali. Australia will be touring India for a 3-match T20I series, which is set to begin on the 20^th of September. Mohali, Nagpur, and Hyderabad will be hosting these three games. Rohit Sharma will be leading the Indian side, while Aaron Finch will lead the Aussies troop. India had a disastrous Asia Cup and will be desperate to get back in form with this series. On the other hand, Australia won the last T20I series that they played (2-1 against Sri Lanka).

IND vs AUS, 1st T20I Details

India vs Australia – 1st T20I

Venue: Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali

Date & Time: 20th September at 07:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network

IND vs AUS, 1st T20I Pitch Report

The surface at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium is a batting-friendly surface, and is expected to assist the batters once again here. Pacers might get some help towards the latter half of the match while spinners may come in handy in the middle overs.

Injury News

• Mohammad Shami has tested positive for COVID19 and has been ruled out of this T20I series.

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IND vs AUS, 1st T20I Probable Playing XIs:

India Probable Playing XIs

Rohit Sharma (C), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Chahal, Harshal Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Australia Probable Playing XIs

Aaron Finch (c), Josh Inglis, Steven Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Matthew Wade, Pat Cummins, Daniel Sams, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa, Kane Richardson

Topmost Picks for IND vs AUS Dream11 Prediction, 1st T20I:

Top Picks – India

• Virat Kohli is a right-handed batsman from India. He has hammered 3584 runs in 104 matches T20I career so far. He will be among the top fantasy picks for this match.
• Hardik Pandya is a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium fast bowler from India. He has smashed 884 runs and grabbed 54 wickets in his 70 matches T20I career so far. He has the potential to make an impact with both the bat as well as the ball.

Top Picks – Australia

• Glenn Maxwell is a right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler from Australia. He has stacked 2017 runs and taken 36 wickets in his 37 matches T20I career so far. He will be another vital addition to the fantasy side here.
• Steven Smith is a right-handed batsman from Australia. He has smacked 928 runs in his 47 matches T20I career so far. He will be a safe pick to consider for this match.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for IND vs AUS Dream11 Team:

Matthew Wade, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli (C), Steven Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Hardik Pandya (VC), Daniel Sams, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for IND vs AUS Dream11 Team:

Matthew Wade, Rohit Sharma(C), Virat Kohli, Steven Smith, Suryakumar Yadav, Glenn Maxwell(VC), Hardik Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma

Vice-captain – Glenn Maxwell, Hardik Pandya

Wicketkeeper – Matthew Wade

IND vs AUS 1st T20I Probable Winners:

Australia hasn’t lost a series in India since 2007. And they are having a perfect run since the World T20 last year. But India has been blessed with the Mohali pitch. They have won all three games played here including one against Australia by 6 wickets. India’s all victories have come while chasing the score. And to add the cherry on the top, the in-form GOAT Virat Kohli has 154 runs in 2 matches at a strike rate of 149.51. And he hasn’t got out on this pitch yet. Considering the team combination, India is expected to win this match.