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The stage is set for Match 5 of the ICC Cricket ODI World Cup 2023, where the hosts, India, will face off against the five-time World Cup champions, Australia, at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday, October 8.
The Indian team, led by Rohit Sharma, are entering the ICC event with high spirits after clinching victory in the Asia Cup. Meanwhile, under Pat Cummins‘ captaincy, the Australian side faced a setback with a defeat against India in the ODI series right ahead of the ICC event.
Both teams have a clear objective: to start their World Cup campaign with a resounding victory and establish a strong tone for the rest of the tournament.
Cricket fans across the globe eagerly await this high-voltage showdown between two cricket powerhouses as they compete for dominance on the grand international platform.
ODI stats and records at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium:
- Total matches: 34
- Matches won batting first: 17
- Matches won bowling first: 16
- Average first innings scores: 224
- Average second innings scores: 205
- Highest total recorded: 337/7 (50 Overs) by ASIA-XI vs AFRICA-XI
- Lowest total recorded: 69/10 (23.5 Overs) by Kenya vs New Zealand
- Highest score chased: 291/2 (47.5 Overs) by West Indies vs India
- Lowest score defended: 171/10 (45.4 Overs) by England vs South Africa
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M.A. Chidambaram Stadium Pitch report:
The M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai typically offers a balanced pitch that assists both batters and bowlers, but spinners tend to have a slight advantage due to its dry nature. As the game progresses, the wicket slows down, making stroke-making more challenging. In ODIs held at this venue, the average first-innings score hovers around 224 while the second innings score goes about 205.
Chennai weather forecast:
The weather forecast at Chennai, for the India vs. Australia match, indicates a 20% chance of rain. The skies are expected to be partially cloudy, with humidity levels at 78%. Additionally, there will be a gentle breeze with the wind blowing at 19 kilometres per hour.
IND vs AUS, probable playing XI
India: Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammad Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah
Australia: David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc, Sean Abbott, Pat Cummins (c)
