ODI World Cup 2023: Match 5, IND vs AUS Stats & Records at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Australia and India will meet in the 5th match of the 2023 ODI World Cup on October 7, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

India’s two warm-up matches were abandoned due to rain, but they will be looking to carry their momentum from winning the series against Australia and the Asia Cup 2023 into the World Cup.

Shubman Gill has been in great touch with the bat, scoring 1230 runs in 20 ODI innings in 2023. However, he has tested positive for dengue and might miss the match. If he misses out, Ishan Kishan is likely to open with Rohit Sharma, who has scored 658 runs in 16 ODI innings in 2023. In the bowling department, Kuldeep Yadav has taken 33 wickets in 16 innings in 2023. India will be looking to win the match against Australia and start their campaign off on a successful note.

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On the other hand, Australia will come into the contest after beating Pakistan by 14 runs in their warm-up match. Their other match against Netherlands ended in no result. Adam Zampa has been in some form for Australia, taking 15 wickets in nine ODI innings in 2023 and he will be a crucial bowler at Chennai’s spin-friendly wicket. Meanwhile, Marnus Labuschagne has also been in good form with the bat, scoring 464 runs at an average of 51.55 in 10 innings in ODIs this year. Australia will be looking to win the match and start the tournament on a positive note. 

IND vs AUS  Head-to-Head Record: 

In 149 ODIs played between Australia and India, Australia has dominated with 83 wins, while India has managed 56 wins. Ten matches have ended with no result. In 12 World Cup matches between the two teams, Australia have won eight and India four. 

MA Chidambaram Stadium ODI Records Pitch Report: 

The MA Chidambaram Stadium, one of India’s oldest and most iconic, is known for its batting-friendly pitch, which offers help to spinners.

MA Chidambaram Stadium ODI Records 

In 23 ODIs played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, pacers have taken 197 wickets at an average of 29.36, while spinners have taken 123 wickets at an average of 33.52. The batting first team has won 14 matches, while the chasing team has won eight and one ended with no result. The average first-innings total at this venue is 233. The team winning the toss would look to bat first.    

In a total of 12 innings played between the two players, Zampa has picked Virat Kohli five times in 209 balls while Kohli has scored 230 runs at an average of 46.00. This battle would tempt Pat Cummins to go with Zampa against Kohli.  

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Steve Smith vs Hardik Pandya  

In eight innings, Hardik Pandya has picked Steve Smith five times in 75 balls while Smith has scored 72 at an average of 14.40. 

X-Factors for India vs Australia 

India:    

Kohli will be the X-factor for India against Australia. He has been in good form in 2023, scoring 612 runs at an average of 55.63, including three centuries and two fifties. He also has good record against Australia, having aggregated 2228 at an avergae over 50, with eight centuries and 12 half centuries.

Australia    

David Warner will be the X-factor player for  Australia against India. He has been in good form with the bat in 2023, having scored 390 runs at an average of 43.33, with four half-centuries and one century. Against India, he had aggregated 1174 with at average of 51.04, with three centuries and nine half-centuries. 

IND vs AUS Probable Playing XI 

India: 

Ishan Kishan, Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj 

Australia : 

David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Alex Carey, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc 

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