India are set to take on Australia in a 3-match ODI series ahead of the ODI World Cup 2023.
Recently crowned Asia Cup 2023 champions, India, will take on Australia in a 3-match ODI series starting September 22. With the ODI World Cup 2023 starting October 5, the series proves as a vital preparation for both sides to test their batting order as well as bowling combinations. (Preview | More Cricket News)
On Monday, BCCI announced the squads for the first 2 ODIs against Australia. KL Rahul will deputise in the absence of regular skipper Rohit Sharma. Virat Kohli will also miss the first two ODIs. Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is back in the ODI fold alongside Washington Sundar. For Australia, Mitchell Starc and Glenn Maxwell have been ruled out of the series due to injuries whereas Steve Smith returns to the side
Here is the schedule of the 3-match India Vs Australia ODI Series:
India vs Australia full schedule:
22 September: 1st ODI, Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali.
24 September: 2nd ODI, Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore.
27 September: 3rd ODI, Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot.
When and where to watch India vs Australia ODIs
India vs Australia ODIs will be broadcast LIVE on Sports18 channels. Simultaneously, you can also stream the matches on JioCinema.
What time will the India vs Australia ODIs start?
All three ODI matches between India and Australia will start at 1:30 PM, Indian Standard Time.
Squads
India squad for first 2 ODI: KL Rahul (C & WK), Ravindra Jadeja (Vice-captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Shardul Thakur, Washington Sundar, R Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
India squad for final ODI: Rohit Sharma (C), Hardik Pandya, (Vice-captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel (subject to fitness), Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, R Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj.
Australia 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, Matt Short, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa.