India vs Australia Prediction: India will bounce back from WC defeat

India and Australia are going head to head in the 1st Match of T20I Series at Dr. Y.S.Rajashekar Reddy Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam, India on 23 Nov 2023. After losing the finals of the world cup the Indian team will be preparing to build up for the T20 world cup to be held next year. Who will win this game of cricket?

The T20 team of India is currently undergoing significant changes, which means that we are unlikely to see many familiar faces in the near future. Hardik Pandya has been replaced by Suryakumar Yadav as the captain, leading a young team. The opening batsman position is crowded, with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Ishan Kishan competing for the two spots. If all three play, Suryakumar Yadav will have to move to the number four position, resulting in Jaiswal missing out. The middle order will be strengthened by Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, and Jitesh Sharma, with Axar Patel serving as the all-round batting option at number 7. Although this batting lineup may lack international experience, there is no doubt about their quality and ability to defeat any other team in the world. Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, and Mukesh Singh are likely to be the fast bowlers for India in the first match, with the last spot being contested by Ravi Bishnoi and Avesh Khan, depending on the playing surface. While India's bowling options are not weak, they do not match the quality of the preferred bowling attack that is currently unavailable.

Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan (WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Avesh Khan

Australia is the favored team in the upcoming series against India due to their experienced and successful T20 squad. With Matthew Wade as captain, he will aim to make an impact despite the absence of key players. The opening batsmen for Australia may be Matthew Short and Travis Head, while Josh Inglis, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Wade, and Steve Smith are likely to be in the playing eleven. One notable aspect of the Australian lineup is its flexibility, unlike the Indian team. Therefore, it is difficult to predict the exact lineup. Nonetheless, Australia is expected to play aggressively and take on the Indian team regardless of the situation. The squad consists of Tanveer Sangha, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson, Nathan Ellis, and Kane Richardson. The T20 series may see some senior players resting, providing opportunities for bench players. With a strong bowling line-up, Australia poses a significant threat to their opponents.

Travis Head, Matthew Short, Steven Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Wade (C/WK), Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Tanveer Sangha, Nathan Ellis, Jason Behrendorff, Adam Zampa

The team that wins the coin toss is likely to choose to field first. It is anticipated that there will be some dew later on in the match, which can benefit the team chasing the score. Out of the three international matches played at this venue, two have been won by the team chasing.

There is no forecast of rain on the day of the match in Vishakapatnam. The weather will be comfortable at 25 degrees Celsius with high humidity. The pitch at this venue generally supports spin bowling more than pace. Notably, R Ashwin holds the record for the best figures of 4/8 in previous matches played here. Additionally, the highest individual score recorded at this venue is 57.

Considering all these factors, we believe that betting on India at the moment is a great choice. India has a strong squad, particularly in home conditions. Australia might also struggle to fully focus on a bilateral T20 series following their recent World Cup campaign, which could lead to some mistakes. Therefore, we recommend placing a bet on India to win.