Punjab Cricket Association Stadium Pitch Report (AP Image)
Check here Mohali weather forecast, rain prediction and more for 1st ODI match between India and Australia
With days leading up to the ICC ODI World Cup, Team India is gearing up to host Australia for an ODI series ahead of the showpiece event. The opening ODI of the three-match series will be played at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali on September 22. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced two separate squads for the Australia series. The first group that will feature in the first two ODIs, misses some big names like Rohit Sharma Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya. Youngsters like Tilak Varma, Ruturaj Gaikawad and Prasidh Krishna have been called up to replace the senior players.
Following a roaring comeback in the Asia Cup, opener KL Rahul has been given the responsibility to lead the second-string Indian side in the first two matches. All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja will serve as Rahul’s deputy. Meanwhile, Australia will look to test their every possible combination in the ODI series. The Aussies will also try to get accustomed to the Indian conditions during this three-match assignment before going into the World Cup.
India vs Australia First ODI Pitch Report:
The wicket at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali is expected to favour batters during the first One-day International between India and Australia. In the last five ODIs played at the venue, the average first innings score was 253 runs. Toss can play a vital role in deciding the fate of the match.
Considering the nature of the surface, the team winning the toss may elect to field first. Despite being known as a batting paradise, pacers can also enjoy bowling with the new ball in Mohali, while spinners can come in handy during the middle overs.
India vs Australia First ODI Weather Report:
As predicted by weather.com, the sky in Mohali is expected to remain mostly clear on September 22. There is no chance of rain playing a spoilsport during the opening ODI between India and Australia. The temperature could hover around 24 degrees Celsius to 33 degrees Celsius, while the humidity is anticipated to be around 77-87 percent. The wind speed will be around 10 km/h during the 50-over clash.
India vs Australia First ODI Full Squads:
India Full Squad: KL Rahul (c), Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami, Tilak Varma, Prasidh Krishna, R Ashwin, Washington Sundar
Australia Full Squad: Pat Cummins (c), Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Tanveer Sangha, Matthew Short, Steven Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa
