India vs Australia – 1st T20 International Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is India vs Australia taking place? Tuesday, September 20th, 2022 – 15:00 (UK)
Where is India vs Australia taking place? Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali
What is the expected weather for India vs Australia? 27-29c dry, but cloudy with light winds throughout
What channel is India vs Australia on? The match will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream India vs Australia? The match cannot be streamed
LAST MEETING
Australia beat India by 12 runs
THE TEAM NEWS
INDIA
- Bowler Mohammed Shami testing positive for Covid-19 has ruled him out of the series with Umesh Yadav brought in as a replacement, however Harshal Patel has been passed fit and could play in this opening game.
- KL Rahul will open with batting with Rohit Sharma despite the return to form of Virat Kohli through the Asia Cup which saw him score a century in the only match in which he played as an opener.
AUSTRALIA
- Australia are set to be without a number of key players for this series with Mitchell Marsh, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis and David Warner all missing out through injury, leading to the call-ups of Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis and Daniel Sams.
- Tim David is expected to make his international debut for Australia after having already played for Singapore with his T20 exploits in franchise cricket across the world drawing the attention of Australia.
THE PREDICTION
Both of these nations will be using this series as crucial preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup but at the same time, they’ll each be desperate to claim victory. However, Australia will be heavily up against it without many of their star names and away to an India team extremely strong on home turf and desperate to get back into form following an early exit from the Asia Cup. With that in mind, back the hosts to come out on top in Mohali.
