India vs Australia is always a heavyweight clash, but this match carries added pressure for one team due to unexpected circumstances. Australia’s defeat to Afghanistan before this game has put them on shaky ground. The match is under threat from rain, which could further complicate Australia’s situation.
Australia’s Predicament
Australia’s loss to Afghanistan has left them in a precarious position. A defeat or a washout against India would mean Australia finishes the Super 8 with two or three points, respectively. If Afghanistan beats Bangladesh later, Australia could be knocked out. Despite being the holders of the World Test Championship and ODI World Cup titles, Australia faces the challenge of securing a spot in the semi-finals to maintain their hopes of achieving a unique treble.
India vs Australia– Pitch and Weather Conditions
The curator at St Lucia has reported that the pitch is nice and hard, suggesting a good score of 180 to 200 could be expected. Rain is a significant concern, with more expected during the game. The conditions could play a crucial role in the match’s outcome.
- St Lucia Pitch: Suitable for batting, expected score 180-200.
- Weather: Rain expected, which could affect the game outcome.
Key Match Highlights
- Semi-final Spot: A washout would be enough for India to secure a spot in the semi-finals.
- Australia’s Dependence: Australia’s fate depends on the result of the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh match if they do not win today.
- Head-to-Head: India leads the head-to-head record against Australia in T20 World Cups 3-2.
- Recent Matches:
- India defeated Bangladesh by 50 runs.
- Australia lost to Afghanistan by 21 runs.
Squad Details
Australia Full Squad
- Players: Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh(c), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Matthew Wade(w), Pat Cummins, Ashton Agar, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis.
India Full Squad
- Players: Rohit Sharma(c), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal, Sanju Samson, Mohammed Siraj, Yashasvi Jaiswal.
