India vs Australia, 4th T20I Preview:
Match Details:
- Date: December 01, 2023
- Time: 07:00 PM
- Venue: Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur
Team News Dilemma:
- In the upcoming fourth T20I between India and Australia in Raipur, the crucial question revolves around determining the ideal run count for success.
- Varied performances in different conditions, including a successful chase in Visakhapatnam and a high total in Thiruvananthapuram.
- Despite India’s successful highest T20I chase in Visakhapatnam and a record total against Australia in Thiruvananthapuram, Guwahati showcased that even a score of 222 wasn’t sufficient due to challenging dewy conditions.
Death Bowling Challenges:
- India faces questions about their death bowling effectiveness in this high-scoring series.
- Ruturaj emphasizes acceptance of the conditions, stating that even 13-14 runs an over are achievable.
- Prasidh Krishna’s form is a concern, having registered figures of 1/50, 3/41, and 0/68 – the worst-ever by an Indian in T20Is.
Australian Squad Adjustments:
- Australia seeks to level the series while adapting to a new squad composition.
- Notable players like Sean Abbott, Glenn Maxwell, and Steve Smith have returned home post a successful World Cup campaign.
- Travis Head remains in the squad, with Ben Dwarshuis, Chris Green, Ben McDermott, and Josh Philippe joining, eyeing IPL Auction opportunities.
Focus on Prasidh Krishna:
- Prasidh Krishna’s form becomes crucial with only eight more T20Is before the World Cup next year.
- The tall pacer’s recent performances, including the worst-ever figures in T20Is, put him in the spotlight.
IPL Auction Implications:
- Australian players, especially those newly added to the squad, look to showcase their skills with the upcoming IPL Auction in mind.
Match Expectations:
- The series has featured flat pitches and high scores, setting the tone for an exciting contest.
- The venue, Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur, adds an element of unpredictability.
Squads:
- India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar, and others.
- Australia: Travis Head, Matt Short, Aaron Hardie, Ben McDermott, Matthew Wade, Chris Green, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, and others.
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