The ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 will see its fifth match of the tournament between India and Australia. On October 8, India and Australia will face each other at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. The match will start at 2:00 PM IST.
On one hand, a top class batter like Rohit Sharma will take command of the Indian team in the World Cup, while on the other hand, the responsibility of the Australian team will be on the shoulders of Pat Cummins, famous for his calm and composed nature.
As of now, 149 ODI matches have been played between India and Australia, in which India has won 56 matches while Australia has won 83 matches. The Indian team is currently ranked first, while the Australian team is ranked third in the ICC ODI rankings.
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Here are top five players to watch out during India vs Australia, 5th Match ICC ODI World Cup 2023:
1) Ravichandran Ashwin
R Ashwin, India’s late addition to the World Cup squad, promises to be a player of interest. His wealth of experience allows him to challenge Australian batters with his repertoire of spin variations, and he recently demonstrated his prowess with a three-wicket haul against Australia.
2) David Warner
David Warner has consistently delivered strong performances for his team. Armed with a high strike rate, Warner secured half-centuries in all three matches against India during the mini ODI series. Indian bowlers may find it challenging to dismiss this Australian powerhouse.
3) Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill has been an impactful performer for the team since his debut. Gill’s batting prowess makes him a potent weapon in India’s arsenal. In a recent series against Australia, he scored impressive knocks of 74 and 104 runs while opening the innings.
4) Glenn Maxwell
Glenn Maxwell is a spin-bowling all-rounder with a penchant for explosive batting. He also offers Australia a valuable option for scoring quick runs order. Plus his bowling, as he once claimed a four-wicket haul during Australia’s tour of India.
5) Mohammed Shami
Mohammed Shami has consistently toubled Australian batters. In a recent series, he showcased his prowess with a remarkable five-wicket haul. Shami, alongside Bumrah and Siraj, adds an exciting dimension to India’s pace attack, making him a player to watch out on in this contest.