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ICC World Cup 2023: Australia Opts to Bat First Against India
Australia won the toss and elected to bat first in their inaugural match of the World Cup 2023 against hosts India on Sunday.
While performing the toss in this match, Rohit Sharma, at 36 years and 161 days old, became the eldest Indian captain to lead the team in a World Cup match, surpassing Mohammad Azharuddin, who held the helm at 36 years and 124 days old back in 1999.
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India clinched the title in the previous World Cup held in the subcontinent, marking their latest triumph in the tournament's history.
In World Cup encounters, Australia and India have met 13 times, with Australia emerging victorious in eight of those encounters.
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Australia XI: David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, and Josh Hazlewood
India XI: Rohit Sharma (capt), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Lokesh Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Kedar Jadhav, Mohammad Siraj.
PM congratulates Tigers for first win in ICC World Cup 2023
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has congratulated Bangladesh cricket team for their first win in the ICC World Cup 2023.
Read: Bangladesh kicks off ICC World Cup 2023 campaign with commanding win over Afghanistan
The Tigers beat Afghanistan by six wickets with 92 balls to spare in the first match of the World Cup at Dharamsala in Himachal Pradesh of India.
Bangladesh kicks off ICC World Cup 2023 campaign with commanding win over Afghanistan
First, they skillfully dismissed Afghanistan for a mere 156, then they chased it down with six wickets to spare.
Bangladesh has made a roaring start to their ICC World Cup 2023 campaign. With this victory in Dharamsala, they have also taken a significant stride in dispelling the controversies that surrounded the team right before the World Cup.
Bangladesh has always sought a beginning that could set the tone for the rest of the tournament. With a six-wicket triumph against a team that has proven to be a challenging opponent in recent years, Bangladesh has achieved just that in the first World Cup held in the subcontinent since 2011.
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In their previous series against Afghanistan at home, Bangladesh grappled with controversies. The then-captain, Tamim Iqbal, announced a sudden retirement during that series amidst fitness-related controversy, leading to a series loss at home.
So, ahead of today’s match, Bangladesh had to contend with that memory as well, although they held a superior record against Afghanistan in the World Cups. In their last two encounters at cricket's grandest stage, Bangladesh emerged victorious.
The bowlers demonstrated they were up for the challenge. Winning the toss, Bangladesh chose to bowl first. Afghanistan, thanks to Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran, got off to a brisk start, amassing 47 runs for the first wicket.
ICC World Cup 2023: Preview of IND vs. AUS ODI
India and Australia will kick off their ODI World Cup 2023 campaign on October 8, 2023. This highly anticipated encounter marks the fifth match of the tournament and is scheduled to take place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday at 2:30 PM Bangladesh time.
Preview of IND vs. AUS ODI in ICC World Cup 2023
India enters the match with a boost in confidence, having recently secured a 2-1 victory over Australia in a three-match ODI series that took place from 22-27 September 2023. However, their journey in the World Cup opener might face challenges, particularly with the absence of Shubman Gill, who is sidelined due to dengue fever. The opening slot may see Ishan Kishan stepping in as a replacement. The spin-friendly conditions are expected to play a crucial role, with the inclusion of spinners like Kuldeep Yadav, Ravi Ashwin, and Ravindra Jadeja showcasing India's formidable strength in that department.
The Indian cricket team has been in outstanding form recently, holding the top-ranking position in all three formats as per the latest ICC rankings. Throughout this year, they have demonstrated their prowess by losing only 5 out of the 21 completed matches and one match outcome with no result. Victories against New Zealand, West Indies, and Australia, along with a triumphant Asia Cup campaign, emphasize their dominance.
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Table: India's performance in ODI matches in 2023 So far
Matches
Win
Loss
No Result
21
15
5
1
Although both of India's warm-up matches were affected by rain, it doesn't pose a significant concern for the team. The silver lining is that the players benefited from a well-deserved break, ensuring they will be rejuvenated when facing one of the tough opponents of this World Cup, Australia. A notable aspect of India's recent success is the balanced contributions from nearly all players, reflecting the team's collective strength.
On the other hand, Australia aims to put their past struggles with spin behind them, backing on their tough top-order batting. Players such as Mitchell Marsh, David Warner, and Steve Smith, who have shown proficiency against spin recently, are expected to adopt an aggressive approach at the start. Despite facing challenges in the series against India and South Africa, Australia remains fearless. The inclusion of Adam Zampa adds a strategic advantage, as he has consistently delivered strong performances for the Aussies in spin-friendly conditions, making him a key asset for the team in the upcoming match.
Australia's abundance of all-round talent adds a significant element of danger to their lineup. Players like Glenn Maxwell, Steve Smith, or Marnus Labuschagne possess the capability to offer substantial support to Adam Zampa, particularly in the conditions at Chennai. The team's batting depth is equally impressive, extending down to the lower order, with genuine batting talent continuing even beyond the eighth or ninth position.
However, Australia has faced a challenging period recently, having a 5-match losing streak—one of the team's lengthiest in recent history. However, a glimmer of optimism emerged as they secured a victory in their last international fixture against India and triumphed over Pakistan in a warm-up match. These wins are likely to inject a sense of regained confidence into the team. Nevertheless, this year, Australia played 11 ODI matches and won five of them and lost 6 games.
Table: Australia’s performance in ODI matches in 2023 So far
Matches
Win
Loss
No Result
11
5
6
0
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India and Australia Stats in ICC ODI World Cups So far
India has participated in a total of 13 ICC World Cups, including the ongoing 2023 tournament. Their performances were particularly noteworthy in 1983 and 2011 as they won the World Cup. In 1987, 1996, 2015, and 2019, India progressed to the semi-finals, while in 2003, they became the runner-up. However, their journey ended in the group stage in 1975, 1979 and 2007.
Australia also appeared in 13 World Cups and is the most successful team in the World. They won the World Cup five times and became runner-up twice.
Table: India and Australia Stats in ICC ODI World Cups
Team
Appearances in ICC ODI World Cup Tournaments
Total Matches Played in ICC ODI World Cup Tournaments
Total Wins in ICC ODI World Cup Tournaments
Total Lossesin ICC ODI World Cup Tournaments
Tie
No Result
India Team
13 times
84
53
29
1
1
Australia Team
13 times
96
70
24
0
2
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India vs Australia Head-to-Head ODI Matches So Far
In the ODI format, India and Australia have contested each other in a total of 149 matches. Out of these, India secured victory in 56 games, while Australia emerged triumphant in 83 encounters. Additionally, 10 matches concluded without a no result.
Table: IND vs Australia Head-to-Head ODI Matches So Far
Matches
India Won
Australia Won
No Result
149
56
83
10
Probable India XI
Rohit Sharma (C), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj.
Probable Australia XI
David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Alex Carey (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Pat Cummins (C), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazelwood.
Read more: ICC World Cup 2023: India ODI Squad Analysis
Indian Players to Watch
Virat Kohli
The former Indian captain, Virat Kohli, is gearing up to participate in his fourth ICC 50-over World Cup for India. Kohli has an impressive record against Australia, amassing a total of 2228 runs in 45 innings, featuring 8 centuries and 12 scores of fifty or more.
Rohit Sharma
While Rohit may not wield the bat as an unstoppable force as he did four years ago, when he notched a record-breaking five centuries at the 2019 World Cup, Rohit Sharma continues to exhibit mastery in the 50-over format. His unrivaled record for India, having an average of 48.85 with a strike rate of 90.52, shows his aggressiveness and importance to the team.
Hardik Pandya
He is one of the most dynamic all-rounder whose prowess cannot be ignored, making significant contributions with both the bat and ball during crucial moments. So far, Pandya played 82 matches for India, scored 1758 runs, and grabbed 79 wickets.
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Australian Players to Watch
Adam Zampa
The Chepauk pitch traditionally tends to heavily favor spinners, and Indian batsmen have often faced challenges against high-quality spin bowling on this ground. In 2023, Adam Zampa, a right-arm leg-spinner, showcased an impressive bowling display by claiming 15 wickets in 9 matches. This performance made him the leading wicket-taker among Australian bowlers in the calendar year.
David Warner
David Warner is in the twilight of his international career, concluding an illustrious tenure that, despite moments of controversy, undeniably boasts an outstanding record. Having played 25 ODIs against India, David Warner holds an impressive average of 51.04, marked by two centuries and four half-centuries. The 36-year-old cricketer enters the opening match of the tournament with both the form and a track record that suggest he is well-equipped to thrive in the challenging conditions.
Mitchell Starc
The tall left-arm paceman's role in the white-ball formats revolves around delivering full-length deliveries, targeting the stumps, and generating late swings, particularly during the powerplays. One of his crucial early breakthroughs for Australia was the crucial wicket of Brendon McCullum, secured with the third ball of the 2015 World Cup final. His impactful performance continued throughout the tournament, culminating in him being named the player of the tournament with 22 wickets when Australia claimed the title on home soil eight years ago. So, he might show his tremendous performance one more time.
Final Words
Assessing the present form, India holds an advantage over Australia and could initiate their World Cup journey with a victory. The performance of India's top order is crucial, especially considering the threat posed by Starc, who recently achieved a hat trick in a warm-up match.
The challenging conditions of spin and humidity at Chepauk may pose difficulties for Australian batters. Hence, India has a competitive edge in the IND vs AUS World Cup 2023 match.
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ICC World Cup 2023: Bangladesh's pursuit of 157 falters as openers depart early
In their ICC World Cup 2023 opener against Afghanistan in Dharamsala, Bangladesh faced an early setback in pursuit of 157 as Tanzid Hasan Tamim fell victim to a run out, and Litton Das was bowled out by Fazalhaq Farooqi. The openers were dismissed for just 27 runs.
Litton's aggressive charge down the pitch in an attempt to execute a cover drive led to him playing the ball too far from his body. This resulted in an inside edge that hit the leg stump, ending his innings at 13. This brought Bangladesh to 27 for two in 6.4 overs.
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Before Litton, it was Tanzid who fell victim. A medium-length ball just off the off-stump prompted Litton to punch towards the point region and take a stride forward. Tanzid made a swift dash towards the opposite end, but Litton signaled for him to return. However, the decision was slightly delayed, and Tanzid's retreat was not swift enough, resulting in Bangladesh’s first wicket loss in a run out.
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Bangladesh won the toss and chose to field first. Afghanistan posted a total of 156, with Rahmanullah Gurbaz top-scoring with 47.
Read more: ICC World Cup 2023: Bangladesh limit Afghanistan to 156 runs
Shakib Al Hasan and Mehidy Hasan Miraz shone for Bangladesh, each taking three wickets.
Asian Games Cricket: Rakibul's last-ball boundary secures Bangladesh's bronze medal
Rakibul Hasan's boundary from last ball enabled former Asian Games gold medalist Bangladesh Men's Cricket team to clinch a bronze medal in the ongoing Asian Games beating Pakistan by six wickets in a 3rd place deciding play-off match at the Zhejiang University of Technology Cricket ground in Hangzhou on Saturday.
In a crucial situation when four runs are needed in the last ball Rakibul Hasan came to bat and secured the Bangladesh victory hitting the most desired boundary in his first ball punishing Pakistani off spinner Sufiyan Muqeem in the mid wicket.
Earlier, Bangladesh eliminated from the gold race losing to their giant neighbor India by nine wickets in the first semifinal of the 19th Asian Games Men's Cricket last Friday.
This was the 2nd bronze medal for Bangladesh in the ongoing Asian Games after their Women's Cricket team clinched the first bronze medal also beating Pakistan in a 3rd place deciding match.
Bangladesh men's cricket team brought laurel for the country by winning the first Asian Games gold medal in the Guangzhou Asian Games 2010 and clinched the bronze medal at the Incheon Asian Games in 2014.
Bangladesh mens cricket team managed a semifinal berth in the ongoing Games Cricket with a dramatic two-run victory over Malaysia in a nail-biting 4th quarterfinal on Wednesday (Oct 4).
In the day's rain-hit bronze deciding 3rd place play-off match, Bangladesh needed 65 runs in five overs and reached their target in the last ball thriller.
Earlier, Pakistan batted first and scored 48 for 1 in 4.4 overs when rain stopped the match for the 2nd times and later Bangladesh target was fixed at 65 runs in five overs under DL method.
Pakistan made a good start scoring a 47-run stand between Khushdil Shah and Mirza Baig after rain delayed start match.
Mirza Baig contributed 32 in 18 while Khurshid Shah scored 20-ball 14 runs.
Left-arm spinner Rakibul Hassan took the lone Pakistani wicket of Omair Yousuf (1) conceding 12 runs in his two over spell.
Replying to a tough target of 65 runs in five overs, Bangladesh reached their ultimate goal in the last ball thriller, despite requiring 20 runs in the last over and four runs in the last ball.
Bangladesh made a frustrating start losing top two wickets of Zakir Hasan (0) and captain Saif Hasan (0) for just one run in first three balls bowled by Arshad Iqbal.
But Afif Hossain's 11-ball 20 and Yasir Ali's 16-ball 38 brought Bangladesh back in the match.
Yasir Ali, who was looking good to guide Bangladesh towards victory, dismissed in the penultimate ball of the game made it a do-or-die final delivery for the incoming batter Rakibul.
Finally, Arshad Iqbal grabbed three wickets for 14 runs in two overs.
ICC World Cup 2023: Bangladesh limit Afghanistan to 156 runs
Bangladesh put on an impressive bowling display to limit Afghanistan to a mere 156 runs in their World Cup opener. Shakib Al Hasan and Mehidy Hasan Miraz both shone, claiming three wickets each.
Bangladesh chose to bowl first and secured the initial breakthrough after 8.2 overs. Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran provided a solid start, adding 47 runs. Shakib's delivery dismantled Zadran for 22.
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After crossing the 100-run mark, Afghanistan's wickets fell at regular intervals.
Rahmanullah emerged as the highest scorer for Afghanistan with 47 runs before falling to Mustafizur Rahman.
Shakib conceded 30 runs in eight overs for his three wickets, while Mehidy took three, conceding 25 runs in nine overs. Left-arm seamer Shoriful Islam took two wickets, and Mustafizur grabbed one.
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Bangladesh had a good day in the field as well. Tanzid Hasan Tamim and Towhid Hridoy grabbed two catches each, while Litton Das took one.
Bangladesh now requires 157 runs to kickstart their World Cup journey with a victory. In the previous two World Cup encounters against Afghanistan, Bangladesh emerged victorious on both occasions.
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Big early match at the Cricket World Cup: India plays five-time champions Australia on Sunday
As first matches go at any Cricket World Cup, they couldn't get any bigger than Sunday's game between hosts and two-time winners India and five-time champions Australia.
India won the World Cup in 1983 and in 2011 — the last time the tournament was played in India. Since then, it has won only one ICC event — the 2013 Champions Trophy in England — and India is looking to end its trophy drought in home conditions.
Australia is the most successful ODI team, having won the 1987, 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2015 competitions. It is the only side to win three successive ODI titles.
Pacers Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc will lead the Australia bowling, while wrist spinner Adam Zampa has enjoyed success in Indian conditions — 27 wickets in 16 matches at an average of 30.77.
Australian batsmen have a rich experience of Indian conditions, and almost all of them are linked up with Indian Premier League franchises. David Warner, Steve Smith, Cameron Green, Mitchell Marsh, Marcus Stoinis and Glenn Maxwell spend a lot of time playing in Indian conditions.
Travis Head’s injury is an early blow to Australia, but Marsh and Warner have linked up well as an opening pair. The remaining lineup worked hard to regain form in the lead-up to this tournament, despite Australia losing five of its last six ODIs in South Africa and India.
“Trav Head won’t be ready for the start of the tournament,” Cummins said when asked who might open the batting in Australia’s first game. “But I think the way him (Marsh) and Davey (Warner) started today, it looks like a pretty dangerous combination.”
For India, the equilibrium between pace and spin will define its World Cup combinations. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj are expected to lead the bowling attack, with wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav and left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja as automatic choices. All-rounder Hardik Pandya fits in as the third pacer.
Along with Virat Kohli, Ashwin was part of India’s 2011 victorious campaign. Back then, his tournament started in Chennai as well and he was drafted into the side ahead of the knockouts. Ashwin was a late entrant into the 2023 World Cup squad — he had only played two ODIs since 2017 — both in South Africa in 2022, before being called up in September.
In home conditions, India’s batting lineup is the strongest on paper and consists of the veritable superstars of world cricket. Kohli is on the verge of breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s all-time ODI centuries’ record, while skipper Rohit Sharma wants to make up for missing out the 2011 tournament.
“In the last few games (against Australia and at the Asia Cup), we have been challenged across different conditions and against different opposition,” Sharma said after the third ODI against Australia two weeks ago when India won the series 2-1.
“We have played really well in these games. We have a good squad and we understand how we want to use it during the World Cup. It will be about keeping our minds and bodies fresh across the next 1 1/2 months.”
ICC World Cup 2023: Bangladesh opt to bowl first against Afghanistan
Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bowl first in their inaugural ICC World Cup match against Afghanistan on Saturday.
With this, Shakib Al Hasan marks his appearance in five World Cups.
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan ICC World Cup 2023 Live Streaming: How to Watch Online, Predicted XIDharamsala, the venue for this match, is not only the smallest in this World Cup but also in India. The weather has been favorable in the morning, with a very low chance of rain, as per the forecast.
ICC World Cup 2023: Preview of BAN vs. AFG ODIAfghanistan has emerged as a formidable opponent for Bangladesh in recent years. With key players like Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan, they pose a significant challenge, and the addition of talents like Fazalhaq Farooqi and Mujib-ur-Rahman strengthens their lineup.
Bangladesh maintains a favorable head-to-head record in ODIs, having won 9 out of 15 encounters with Afghanistan, who secured victories in 6 matches.
Tigers ready to kick off World Cup CampaignIn previous World Cup encounters, Bangladesh faced Afghanistan twice and emerged victorious on both occasions.
Afghanistan XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) , Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (captain), Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Bangladesh XI: Litton Das, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shakib Al Hasan (captain), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan ICC World Cup 2023 Live Streaming: How to Watch Online, Predicted XI
Bangladesh and Afghanistan are set to commence the ICC World Cup 2023 campaign on Saturday (Oct 7). The Asian teams lock horns in the first of the two matches. The match will be played at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala, India.
While tickets for most of the matches have been sold out, fans can watch the tournament of the year from anywhere in the world on TV as well as online. Here are the live streaming and telecast details of the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023.
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ICC ODI World Cup 2023 Live Streaming In India
Star Sports Network in India will telecast the ODI World Cup 2023 matches live. Cricket fans can tune into the following channels:
Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD , Star Sports 1 HINDI , Star Sports 1 HINDI HD , Star Sports 1 TELUGU , Star Sports 1 TELUGU HD , Star Sports 1 TAMIL , Star Sports 1 TAMIL HD , Star Sports 1, KANNADA
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BAN vs AFG live streaming 2023 in Bangladesh:
ICC ODI World Cup 2023 Live Streaming In Bangladesh: Gazi TV, rabbitholebd.com
BAN vs AFG live streaming 2023: How to watch live from different countries
ICC ODI World Cup 2023 Live Streaming In Afghanistan: Ariana TV ICC ODI World Cup 2023 Live Streaming In Sri Lanka: Maharaja TVICC ODI World Cup 2023 Live Streaming In Bangladesh: Gazi TV ICC ODI World Cup 2023 Live Streaming In Australia: Fox SportsICC ODI World Cup 2023 Live Streaming In South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSportICC World cup Live Streaming in New Zealand: Sky Sport NZICC World cup Live Streaming in Pakistan: PTV, ARYICC World cup Live Streaming in Singapore: StarHub
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UK ICC World Cup Live Streaming on Sky SportsICC World Cup Live Streaming in USA: ESPN+ Willow
ICC World Cup Live Streaming in Canada: Willow TVCaribbean Islands: ESPN CaribbeanCentral & South America and Mexico: ESPN
Hong Kong: PCCWMaldives, Nepal, Bhutan: Star SportsICC World cup Live Streaming in Malaysia: MEASATICC World cup Live Streaming in Middle East and North Africa: Etisalat
BAN vs AFG PREDICTED XI in ICC World Cup 2023
BANGLADESH PREDICTED XI
Shakib al Hasan (c), Litton Das, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Tawhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah Riyad, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nasum Ahmed, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed.
AFGHANISTAN PREDICTED XI
Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Ikram Alikhil, Noor Ahmad, Azmatullah Omarzai.
BAN vs AFG HEAD-TO-HEAD RECORD IN ODIS
Matches played: 15Bangladesh won: 9Afghanistan won: 6Last result: Bangladesh won by 89 runs (Lahore; Sep. 2023)Last five results: BAN won -2; AFG won - 3
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