Match Details:
The 2nd match of the three-match ODI series between Australia and India will be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney.
This match will start at 9:10 AM IST (2:40 PM local). It will be live on Sony Ten 1 HD and Sony Ten 3 HD. Live streaming will be available on Sony LIV.
Preview:
If morning indeed shows the day, one thing is for certain – the men in blue will have a tough summer in Australia. The Kangaroos were right on the money in the first game, as they took a lead in the 3-match ODI series against India. Batting first, they scored a mammoth 374.
Almost all of Australia’s batsmen looked in sublime touch, with skipper Aaron Finch leading the charge. The Indian batsmen showed some resilience and scripted somewhat of a comeback. Thanks to Hardik Pandya’s brilliance, they managed to cross the 300-run mark, but a win was still miles away. They need to get back on track if they want to stay alive in the series.
AUS vs IND Weather Report for Match 2:
The temperature is expected to be around the 28 degrees Celsius mark. The good news for cricket fans is that the chances of precipitation are 0%.
Pitch Condition/Report
The pitch turned out to be a belter in the first game. Anything under 350 can be considered as a below-par total on this track.
Average first innings score:
316 (last 6 completed matches)
Record of the chasing teams:
Won- 0, Lost- 6
Injury and Availability News:
Marcus Stoinis suffered a side strain in the last match and he’s become uncertain for Sunday’s game. Cameron Green might get a chance if Stoinis misses out.
AUS vs IND Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Australia
Aaron Finch (C), David Warner, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis/Cameron Green, Alex Carey (WK), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa
Bench
Moises Henriques, Ashton Agar, Marcus Stoinis/Cameron Green, Daniel Sams, Matthew Wade, Sean Abbott, Andrew Tye
India
Shikhar Dhawan, Mayank Agarwal, Virat Kohli (C), Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Navdeep Saini/Shardul Thakur, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah
Bench
Shubman Gill, Manish Pandey, Sanju Samson, Kuldeep Yadav, Shardul Thakur/Navdeep Saini
AUS vs IND Top picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
David Warner gave the Aussies a fantastic start in the first match. He scored 69 runs from 76 deliveries, which included 6 fours.
Virat Kohli could only score 21 runs in the last game. That being said, he is still India’s main batting pillar and is capable of winning a game single-handedly.
Steve Smith showed his class in the last game. He scored 105 runs in just 66 deliveries. Smith struck 11 fours and 4 sixes in that innings.
Adam Zampa was Australia’s best bowler in the last game. He picked up 4 wickets by conceding just 54 runs. His biggest victim was Hardik Pandya, who could well have turned the game around.
Shikhar Dhawan was the reason why India stayed in the game for a long time. He gave the visitors a good start by scoring 74 runs, 40 of which came solely from fours.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection
Captain Options: David Warner, Shikhar Dhawan
Vice-Captain Options: Virat Kohli, Marnus Labuschagne
Suggested Playing XI No. 1 for AUS vs IND 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Wicket-keeper: KL Rahul
Batsmen: Aaron Finch, Steve Smith, David Warner (C), Virat Kohli (VC), Shikhar Dhawan
All-Rounders: Hardik Pandya, Glenn Maxwell
Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa, Mohammed Shami
12th Man: Marcus Stoinis
Suggested Playing XI No. 2 for AUS vs IND 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Wicket-keeper: KL Rahul, Alex Carey
Batsmen: Aaron Finch, Shikhar Dhawan (C), Shreyas Iyer, Marnus Labuschagne (VC), Steve Smith
All-Rounders: Glenn Maxwell
Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah
12th Man: Mayank Agarwal
Expert Advice:
Though he is not fit enough to bowl, Hardik Pandya justified his selection by scoring a scintillating 90 from 76 deliveries. It is advisable to include him in both of your 11Wickets Fantasy teams.
AUS vs IND Today’s Probable Winners:
Australia are expected to seal the series.
