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. Read more: ICC World Cup 2023: India ODI Squad Analysis 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 Read more: ICC World Cup 2023 Venues: Cities and Stadiums in India 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 Read more: ICC World Cup 2023: Schedule, Fixtures, Venues, Team List 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. Read more: ICC World Cup 2023 Tickets: How to Buy Online, Booking, Prices, Starting Dates and Timings 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. Read more: ICC World Cup 2023 Live Streaming: How and Where to Watch all matches Online

The teams are beginning to announce their squads for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 in India. All the teams need to finish picking their 15 players by September 28. If they want to make any changes after that date, they need permission from the ICC. So far, England, Australia and India have finalized their squad for the World Cup. On September 5, 2023, India announced their 15 World Cup players. Let’s see what the Indian ODI squad for the World Cup looks like. India ODI Squad for Men's World Cup 2023 Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj. Read more: ICC World Cup 2023 Warm-up Schedule: Full fixture list, match timings and venues Analysis of India Men's ODI Squad in ICC World Cup 2023 Previously, the BCCI selection committee announced the 15-member World Cup squad immediately after the India-Pakistan Asia Cup group stage match on Saturday. Indian team chief selector Ajit Agarkar went to Sri Lanka to hold final talks about the team selection. He sat in a meeting with captain Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid after the India-Pakistan match in Kandy on Saturday. Now, India confirmed a 15-player squad for their home World Cup campaign. Sanju Samson, who was part of the squad for the West Indies series that ended this month, was not selected for the World Cup. However, he is in the Asia Cup as a stand-by. Tilak Verma and Prasidh Krishna, who were in the 18-man squad for the Asia Cup, were also left out of the World Cup squad. As anticipated, Rohit Sharma has been appointed as the captain to lead India in the upcoming World Cup. In addition, the in-form wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan has earned his place in the World Cup squad. Apparently, Sanju is left out due to Ishan Kishan’s recent aggressive performance. The selection committee has chosen this left-handed, aggressive batsman over Sanju. Read more: Mushfiqur, Shakib see Improvements in ICC Rankings India's batting line-up consists of Rohit, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan, KL Rahul and Suryakumar Yadav. In the allrounder category are Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel and Shardul Thakur. Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami, and Mohammad Siraj, along with Kuldeep Yadav, will handle the bowling department. Previously, KL Rahul has been ruled out of the first two matches of the Asia Cup due to not being fully recovered from injury. He will participate in the Asia Cup Super-Four round. However, his inclusion in the next Asia Cup matches is not confirmed yet, but it is certain that the wicketkeeper batsman will be in the World Cup squad. So, India will begin their World Cup 2023 journey with two wicket keepers. Key Indian Players to Watch in The World Cup 2023 Rohit Sharma As we approach the 2023 World Cup, all eyes are on Rohit Sharma, the electrifying opening batsman. His dazzling display in the 2019 edition, where he notched up an astounding five centuries, is still a record in the cricketing world. He made history by becoming the first batsman ever to score five centuries in a single World Cup tournament. His phenomenal performance resulted in him finishing as the tournament's highest run-scorer, amassing an astonishing total of 648 runs. While some may have questioned his recent form, there's unanimous agreement about his standing as one of the premier players globally. Read more: ICC World Cup 2023: Schedule, Fixtures, Venues, Team List Rohit Sharma's ODI career consists of an impressive 9848 runs from 246 matches, including an amazing 30 centuries and three double centuries. Beyond his batting expertise, he brings leadership skills to the table, aiming to guide India to championship glory. Virat Kohli Amidst the spotlight on standout performers, the heart and soul of Team India, former captain Virat Kohli, continues to perform strongly. Kohli's batting expertise is a testimony to his unmatched consistency and hunger for runs, making him one of the most reliable players on the global stage. His remarkable form in 2023 reaffirms his status as a strong batter, sending warning signals to the opposition. Virat appeared in three ODI World Cups from 2011 to 2019 and showcased his batting skills in 26 matches, accumulating a total of 1030 runs, which included two centuries. Notably, his highest score of 107, achieved in a memorable match against Pakistan during the 2015 edition, remains notable in cricketing history. Read more: ICC World Cup 2023 Venues: Cities and Stadiums in India Jasprit Bumrah India's bowling prowess greatly depends on Jasprit Bumrah, the forefront of their pace attack, renowned for making opposition batsmen tremble. With an impressive total of 121 wickets from 73 ODI matches with a 6/19 best bowling figure, Bumrah's unique ability to deliver crucial overs at various moments of the innings makes him a vital asset for the Indian team. Starting his career in 2016, Bumrah played one ODI World Cup in 2019 and took 18 wickets from 9 matches with a 4/55 best-blowing figure. Although fitness has been an issue for Bumrah, a fit and in-form Bumrah can undeniably elevate India's performance in the World Cup 2023. Shubman Gill In the dynamic landscape of Indian cricket, Shubman Gill has emerged as a charismatic young opener, capturing the spotlight with his exceptional performances on the international stage. Gill's cricketing journey includes a memorable double-century against New Zealand, an innings that left a lasting impression on the cricketing world. This remarkable display of talent and consistency has boosted the team's confidence, leading to Gill's rise as the preferred opening partner. Read more: Bangladesh's Fixtures for ICC World Cup 2023 Gill's impressive record of accumulating 1447 runs in 29 ODIs speaks to the capabilities of his fearless batting prowess, firmly establishing him as one of India's brightest stars in the world of white-ball cricket. As the cricketing world approaches the 2023 ODI World Cup, the anticipation surrounding Gill's charismatic performances and the endless potential he brings to India's pursuit of glory on the grand stage is intense and eagerly awaited. Ravindra Jadeja Ravindra Jadeja's overall performance in various formats elevates him to a crucial figure to keep an eye on in the 2023 World Cup. While his presence in ODI cricket has been somewhat limited since 2019, his remarkable showings in the Test and T20I formats underline his immense potential as a match-altering force. With his allrounder talents, encompassing sharp spin bowling and electric fielding, Jadeja will need to copy Yuvraj Singh's performance from the 2011 World Cup to boost India’s chances this year. Jadeja played 10 matches in two World Cups in 2015 and 2019. He scored 134 runs and took 11 wickets. Overall, he played 179 ODIs in total, scored 2574 runs, and grabbed 194 wickets. Final Words Excitement is on the rise as the eagerly anticipated 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup draws near, and the entire cricketing world has all the attention towards India squad. Prepared with an impressive squad that blends the experience of seasoned veterans alongside rising talents, the Indian team stands ready to leave a memorable performance at the World Cup 2023. Read more: Bangladesh's probable squad for ICC ODI World Cup 2023

The ICC Men's ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 in India has unveiled its fixtures, along with the ten designated venues for the highly anticipated tournament. On October 5, the Cricket World Cup will begin with an exciting clash between England and New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. India, the proud hosts of the tournament, will begin their campaign on October 8 in Chennai, where they face the mighty Australia, a team that has clinched the World Cup title five times in the past. ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 Schedule and Fixtures Table: Schedule and Fixtures of ICC Men’s ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 Date Time (BD) Matches Venues 5 October 2023 2:30 PM England vs New Zealand Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad 6 October 2023 2:30 PM Pakistan vs Netherlands Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad 7 October 2023 11:00 AM Afghanistan vs Bangladesh HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala 7 October 2023 2:30 PM South Africa vs Sri Lanka Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi 8 October 2023 2:30 PM Australia vs India M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai 9 October 2023 2:30 PM New Zealand vs Netherlands Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad 10 October 2023 11 AM Bangladesh vs England HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala 10 October 2023 2:30 PM Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Hyderabad 11 October 2023 2:30 PM Afghanistan vs India Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi 12 October 2023 2:30 PM Australia vs South Africa BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow 13 October 2023 11:00 AM Bangladesh vs New Zealand M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai 14 October 2023 2:30 PM India vs Pakistan Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad 15 October 2023 2:30 PM Afghanistan vs England Delhi 16 October 2023 2:30 PM Australia vs Sri Lanka BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow 17 October 2023 2:30 PM South Africa vs Netherlands HPCA Stadium, Dharmashala 18 October 2023 2:30 PM Afghanistan vs New Zealand M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai 19 October 2023 2:30 PM Bangladesh vs India Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune 20 October 2023 2:30 PM Australia vs Pakistan M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru 21 October 2023 11:00 AM Sri Lanka vs Netherlands BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow 21 October 2023 2:30 PM England vs South Africa Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai 22 October 2023 2:30 PM India vs New Zealand HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala 23 October 2023 2:30 PM Afghanistan vs Pakistan M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai 24 October 2023 2:30 PM Bangladesh vs South Africa Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai 25 October 2023 2:30 PM Australia vs Netherlands Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi 26 October 2023 2:30 PM England vs Sri Lanka M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru 27 October 2023 2:30 PM Pakistan vs South Africa M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai 28 October 2023 11:00 AM Australia vs New Zealand HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala 28 October 2023 2:30 PM Bangladesh vs Netherlands Eden Gardens, Kolkata 29 October 2023 2:30 PM England vs India BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow 30 October 2023 2:30 PM Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune 31 October 2023 2:30 PM Bangladesh vs Pakistan Eden Gardens, Kolkata 1 November 2023 2:30 PM New Zealand vs South Africa Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune 2 November 2023 2:30 PM India vs Sri Lanka Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai 3 November 2023 2:30 PM Afghanistan v Netherlands BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow 4 November 2023 11:00 AM New Zealand vs Pakistan M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru 4 November 2023 2:30 PM Australia vs England Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad 5 November 2023 2:30 PM India vs South Africa Eden Gardens, Kolkata 6 November 2023 2:30 PM Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi 7 November 2023 2:30 PM Australia vs Afghanistan Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai 8 November 2023 2:30 PM England vs Netherlands Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune 9 November 2023 2:30 PM New Zealand vs Sri Lanka M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru 10 November 2023 2:30 PM Afghanistan vs South Africa Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad 11 November 2023 11:00 AM Australia vs Bangladesh Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune 11 November 2023 2:30 PM England vs Pakistan Eden Gardens, Kolkata 12 November 2023 2:30 PM India vs Netherlands M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru 15 November 2023 2:30 PM 1st Placed Team vs 4th Placed Team Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai 16 November 2023 2:30 PM 2nd Placed Team vs 3rd Placed Team Eden Gardens, Kolkata 19 November 2023 2:30 PM Winner of Semi-final 1 vs Winner of Semi-final 2 Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad Read more: Every match is a tough match in the World Cup: Tamim Iqbal