India vs Australia 1st T20I match will take place at the Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam on the 23rd of November. The series will comprise five T20I matches scheduled from November 23rd to December 3rd.
Cricket enthusiasts are well aware that Australia clinched their 5th World Cup title on November 19th, 2023. Their victory over India, securing a 6-wicket win, marked an impressive conclusion to their World Cup campaign. Although India performed admirably throughout the World Cup 2023, they couldn’t display their full potential against the Aussies in the final showdown.
Several key players from both teams have given rest during this upcoming series. India’s Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul, Mohammad Shami, Mohammad Siraj, and Kuldeep Yadav are among those taking a break. Additionally, Shreyas Iyer will be rested for the first three matches and is set to rejoin the team from the fourth match onwards.
In Australia’s camp, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood have chosen to rest, while David Warner was withdrawn from the team at the last minute.
Match Details India vs Australia 1st T20I
The first T20I match between India and Australia is scheduled to take place at the Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam. The match is set to commence at 7:00 IST.
To catch the live action, viewers can tune in to JioCinema and Sports 18 for comprehensive coverage of the game.
| Match | India vs Australia |
| Date | 23/11/2023 |
| Venue | Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
| Match Time | 7.00 PM IST |
| Toss Time | 6.30 PM IST |
| Live Coverage | Jiocinima, Sports 18 |
India vs Australia 1st T20I Pitch Report
Normally, the pitch at Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium offers support to both batsmen and bowlers. Dew could potentially affect the bowlers, but tomorrow, rain is forecasted at the stadium in Visakhapatnam. Consequently, the impact of dew on the players might be limited.
Overall T20I Record in Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam
Out of three matches played, teams batting first managed to secure victory once, while teams bowling first claimed victory twice. The average score in the first innings across these matches stood at 97 runs.
| Total Matches | Won Batting First | Won Bowling First | Avg 1st Inning Score |
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 97 |
India vs Australia 1st T20I Weather Report
The weather forecast indicates a 60% chance of rain on November 23rd. Rain is expected from 6 in the morning until 5 in the evening, potentially causing a delay in the toss. However, the good news is that there’s a lower chance of rain during the match hours, from 7 to 11, as per the forecast.
Overall India vs Australia Head-to-Head In T20I Matches
India and Australia have contested 26 T20I matches. Among these, India emerged victorious in 15 matches, while Australia secured wins in 10. Additionally, one match concluded without a result.
| Matches | India Won | Australia Won | No Result |
| 26 | 15 | 10 | 1 |
India vs Australia 1st T20I Probable Playing 11
India Probable Playing 11: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Avesh Khan
Australia Probable Playing 11: Matthew Short, Travis Head, Steve Smith, Tim David, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade (c), Aaron Hardie, Kane Richardson, Nathan Ellis, Jason Behrendorff
India vs Australia 1st T20I Match Prediction
According to Google’s win probability, Australia holds a 54% chance of winning the game, while India has a 46% chance of winning the match. Our prediction suggests that Australia holds the edge over India. The Indian team comprises relatively new faces in their side, giving Australia the advantage over India
Disclaimer
This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While predicting the match outcomes, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.