India is all set to kick off their 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup campaign against Australia in Chennai.
India is looking to secure their third World Cup title, with their last victory coming in 2011 when they hosted the competition under the leadership of Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
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The pressure is on the Indian squad to perform well in this international tournament, as over a decade has passed since their last major success. Captain Rohit Sharma and his team are determined to make a strong statement against Australia, who have faced challenges in their preparation due to injuries and a lack of form.
Australia, despite being a cricketing powerhouse, seems to be lacking their usual aura leading up to this World Cup. However, one should never underestimate the Australian team, who are the record champions. A victory over India in this crucial match would be a statement of intent to other contenders.
India vs Australia: Predicted line-ups
Predicted XI for India: Rohit Sharma (C), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah
Predicted XI for Australia: David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins (C), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa
India vs Australia: Head-to-head in ODIs
India and Australia have faced each other in 149 ODI matches so far. The Aussies emerged victorious on 83 occasions, whereas India have managed to win 56 games. 10 matches ended in no result.
| Team | Wins | Losses | Ties | NR |
| India | 56 | 83 | 0 | 10 |
| Australia | 83 | 56 | 0 | 10 |
India vs Australia: Toss
The toss will happen at 1:30 PM IST.
India vs Australia: Weather forecast in Chennai
There is 50 per cent of rain in Chennai in the afternoon which might result in a delayed start to the match.
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India vs Australia: Prediction for CWC 2023 match
The rivalry between India and Australia in cricket has indeed evolved over the years. While Australia historically had the upper hand in the initial years of this century, the dynamics have shifted in recent times.
India has developed into a formidable team with a robust lineup of world-class players. In contrast, Australia has undergone a generational transition, leading to changes in their team dynamics.
India emerged victorious by a 2-1 margin in the recently held bilateral series against Australia which will be a major confidence booster ahead of the clash.
As they prepare to face off in Chennai, India appears to be the favourite as they have been in scintillating form heading into the tournament.
India vs Australia: Betting odds for CWC 2023 match
As per the Dafabet odds, India are the marginal favourites to win this fixture.
| Team | Betting odds |
| India | 1.67 |
| Australia | 2.26 |
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