India vs Australia 2020, Live Cricket Score of First ODI Match Last Updated: India vs Australia First ODI Live score: Australia 7/0 in 2 overs: Jasprit Bumrah throws five cheap balls, and then David Warner hits his first limit on the sixth ball. Good start for Australia.
ADVANCE
So after an interval of almost nine months, the Indian team will be back in action, and that too against a champion team like Australia at home. First up is the ODI series, where the sides will meet at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney. Virat Kohli’s team has been in isolation since their arrival a fortnight ago, although they have been allowed to train inside a biosecurity bubble.
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While there has been no international cricket to determine form, the last time India played, they were beaten 3-0 by the Kiwis in the ODIs, and they had also lost Trials. However, the consolation for them would be the fact that the last time these two teams played a bilateral series, India had won it.
Having said that, there are already some issues to deal with for the Indians. Injured starter Rohit Sharma and fast pitcher Ishant Sharma are not in the lineup. Shikhar Dhawan is likely to open the innings, potentially alongside Mayank Agarwal with goalkeeper Rahul pushed down in order.
WHAT: India vs Australia 1st ODI
WHEN: 9.10 am, November 27, 2020
WHERE: SCG, Sydney
LIVE BROADCAST: HOTSTAR
On the other hand, the potent combination of Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah will spearhead a dangerous rhythm attack on the expected animated fields, with six white ball games at the Sydney Cricket Ground or the Manuka Oval in Canberra.
Langer may pick Cameron Green, a highly skilled young off-roader, who was a surprise inclusion, but will largely stick with the team that beat England in September, minus the injured Mitch Marsh and with Smith returning after missing the race. series with a concussion.
All-rounders Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis will complement the four front-line players.
Both sites will operate at 50 percent capacity due to virus restrictions, and tickets are expected to sell out.
Probable playing XI Australia: Aaron Finch (captain), David Warner, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Kane Richardson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis
Probable playing XI India: Virat Kohli (capt), Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Hardik Pandya, Mayank Agarwal, Ravindra Jadeja, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami
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What They Said (Australia) – “There is a lot of room for jokes, fun and competitive instinct, but there is no room for abuse,” Australia coach Justin Langer said.
What They Said (India) – “I think it is important to start well in the white ball series,” said KL Rahul, who has been elevated to vice captain. “We are playing for the country after a while and we are all excited to play tough cricket, aggressive cricket.”
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