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India and Australia will square off against each other in the fourth T20I of the five-match series on Friday (December 1). The battle will take place at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur and is a must-win game for the Aussies if they want to stay alive in the contest, as India is just one win away from sealing the series with a 2-1 lead.
Australia enters the match after chasing a mammoth 225-run target in the previous match and will look to carry the same momentum in the penultimate game of the series as well. On the other hand, India will be determined not to repeat the same mistakes and secure the series.
T20 Stats and Records at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium:
- Total matches: 29
- Matches won batting first: 13
- Matches won bowling first: 16
- Highest total recorded: 206/3 (20 Overs) by Northern Districts
- Lowest total recorded: 44/2 (7.2 Overs) by Cape Cobras
- Highest score chased: 164/1 (16.2 Overs) by Mumbai Indians
- Lowest score defended: 44/2 (7.2 Overs) by Cape Cobras
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Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium Pitch Report
The playing surface at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium offers a well-rounded experience for both batters and bowlers. While the ground has only hosted a single ODI and no T20I matches so far, it has been a venue for numerous Indian Premier League (IPL), Champions League T20 (CLT20), and domestic games. Interestingly, teams batting second have generally found more success in these encounters.
Additionally, the pitch tends to favour spinners as the game progresses, adding an additional layer of challenge for the batter. Despite historical records indicating that the ground may not be a high-scoring venue, anticipation is high for an exciting and competitive match to unfold.
Raipur Weather Forecast
The atmospheric conditions in Raipur are expected to be partly cloudy, creating an ideal backdrop for gameplay without any anticipated rain interruptions. The temperature is forecasted to hover around 24 degrees Celsius, accompanied by a gentle breeze at 10 km/h, offering favourable conditions for a cricket match.
IND vs AUS, Probable playing XI
India: Ruturaj Gaikwad (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Prasidh Krishna
Australia: Matt Short, Travis Head, Josh Philippe, Ben McDermott, Chris Green, Matthew Wade (c), Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Jason Behrendorff, Tanveer Sangha, Kane Richardson
