IND Vs AUS, 5th T20I Cricket Match Overview :
India and Australia, both recovering from a draining ODI World Cup final just four days ago, find themselves on a fast-paced journey towards the T20 World Cup in less than seven months. The quick turnaround has left players grappling with the emotional aftermath of the final, evident in Suryakumar Yadav’s acknowledgment that moving on takes time.
Australia’s Perspective: Australia, like India, faced the challenge of playing cricket immediately after such a high-stakes fixture. Some key players were given rest, a decision supported by cricketer Mitchell Marsh, who voiced concerns about the balance between national duty and recognizing the human side—allowing players to savor their World Cup victory.
Current Scenario: Despite being a T20I series seemingly detached from immediate consequences, the match holds significance as both teams are only five games away from the T20 World Cup. With a looming World Test Championship cycle and the need to fine-tune T20I team compositions, this seemingly inconsequential match becomes a pivotal moment in the teams’ preparations.
IND vs AUS 5th T20: Toss Report
Australia win the toss and opted to field first in the 5th and final T20 of the series against India at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru On Sunday.
IND Vs AUS, 5th T20I Match Details
| M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | |
|---|---|
| Series | Australia tour of India |
| Season | 2023/24 |
| Match number | T20I no. 2380 |
| Hours of play (local time) | 19.00 start, First Session 19.00-20.30, Interval 20.30-20.45, Second Session 20.45-22.15 |
| Match days | 3 December 2023 - night (20-over match) |
| Umpires | KN Ananthapadmanabhan Rohan Pandit |
| TV Umpire | Jayaraman Madanagopal |
| Reserve Umpire | Virender Sharma |
| Match Referee | Javagal Srinath |
| Conditions | Expect favorable conditions for batsmen and challenging ones for bowlers. Bengaluru, known for high-scoring encounters, may offer visiting teams an advantage. |
IND vs AUS 5th T20: Weather Update
Once again, a light drizzle has prompted the ground staff to cover the pitch. Washington Sundar is currently bowling on the Indian side during the practice session, indicating a potential inclusion in the upcoming game. Additionally, Shivam Dube is now taking his turn to bowl on the side. It’s worth noting that both Sundar and Dube have yet to feature in a game during this series.
Team News:
India:
- Washington Sundar is likely to play after warming the bench for four games.
- Shivam Dube might get an opportunity, being the only squad member yet to feature in the series.
Australia:
- Chris Green, who debuted in Raipur, could make way for a pace option like Nathan Ellis or Kane Richardson.
Playing XIs:
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Jitesh Sharma (w), Rinku Singh/Shivam Dube, Axar Patel/Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Deepak Chahar, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar
Australia: Josh Philippe, Travis Head, Ben McDermott, Aaron Hardie, Tim David, Matthew Short, Matthew Wade (w/c), Ben Dwarshuis, Kane Richardson/Nathan Ellis, Jason Behrendorff, Tanveer Sangha
Interesting Stats:
- Matthew Wade boasts an impressive T20I record against India, scoring 333 runs at an average of 111 and a strike rate of 174.34 in his last eight innings.
- Shivam Dube entered the series with a strong performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy, amassing 190 runs in 7 innings for Mumbai at a strike rate of 129.25.
Player Quotes: Matthew Wade emphasizes the importance of learning from established players and building squad depth for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
IND Squad
| PLAYER | ROLE |
|---|---|
| Suryakumar Yadav (c) | Batter |
| Shreyas Iyer (vc) | Top order Batter |
| Arshdeep Singh | Bowler |
| Avesh Khan | Bowler |
| Deepak Chahar | Bowler |
| Shivam Dube | Allrounder |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | Batter |
| Ishan Kishan † | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Opening Batter |
| Mukesh Kumar | Bowler |
| Axar Patel | Bowling Allrounder |
| Prasidh Krishna | Bowler |
| Ravi Bishnoi | Bowler |
| Jitesh Sharma † | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Rinku Singh | Middle order Batter |
| Tilak Varma | Batting Allrounder |
| Washington Sundar | Bowling Allrounder |
Australia Squad
| PLAYER | ROLE |
|---|---|
| Matthew Wade (c) | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Jason Behrendorff | Bowler |
| Tim David | Middle order Batter |
| Ben Dwarshuis | Bowler |
| Nathan Ellis | Bowler |
| Chris Green | Bowling Allrounder |
| Aaron Hardie | Allrounder |
| Travis Head | Middle order Batter |
| Ben McDermott † | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Josh Philippe † | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Kane Richardson | Bowler |
| Tanveer Sangha | Bowler |
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