The Cricket World Cup has kicked off with a bang as hosts India, two-time champions, face off against Australia, the five-time victors.
The last time India clinched the World Cup title was in 2011, which was also when the nation last hosted the event. Their only other ICC triumph since then came in 2013 with the Champions Trophy in England. Aiming to end their trophy dry spell on home turf, India boasts of a formidable lineup.
Australia, with World Cup wins in 1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, and 2015, remains the only team to achieve three consecutive ODI titles, cementing their status as the premier ODI team.
As the teams prepare for their clash on Sunday, India’s bowling division will likely be spearheaded by Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. Spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja are set to be automatic picks, with all-rounder Hardik Pandya as the third fast bowler.
India’s batsmen, considered the best on paper, have global cricket legends in their lineup. Virat Kohli is nearing Sachin Tendulkar’s ODI century record, while captain Rohit Sharma aims to shine after missing the 2011 World Cup.
In contrast, Australian batters come with a deep understanding of Indian pitches, with most being integral parts of the Indian Premier League. David Warner, Steve Smith, Cameron Green, Mitchell Marsh, Marcus Stoinis, and Glenn Maxwell have considerable experience in Indian conditions.
For Australia’s bowling front, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc will be in the lead, and Adam Zampa, the wrist-spinner, who boasts 27 wickets in 16 matches on Indian soil, is set to play a pivotal role.
Australia’s captain, Pat Cummins, indicated that his side would adopt a “quiet” approach, contrasting with the former aggressive Australian style.
Which TV Channels will broadcast India vs Australia Live Match ?
Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports Hindi will broadcast India vs Australia Live Match. In addition to these channels, there are many TV Channels all over the world that will broadcast India vs Australia Live Match.
Star Sports Network India is the official broadcaster of the 2023 Cricket World Cup, it sheduled to air the tournament on Star Sports and OTT platform Disney+ Hotstar in India.The list below is showing the broadcasters by County or Territory.
The broadcasting rights for the upcoming event are held by various networks across different territories. Here’s a consolidated view of India vs Australia Live Stream TV Channels:
Afghanistan: RTA Sports and Ariana TV.
Australia: Foxtel TV, Kayo TV, and Nine Network.
Bangladesh: Gazi TV, T Sports, and BTV.
Canada: Willow TV.
Continental Europe: Yupp TV.
Caribbean Islands: ESPN.
England: Sky Sports Cricket.
Hong Kong: Astro Vinmeen HD and Yupp TV.
India: Star Sports Network and DD Sports.
Central East and North Africa: Etisalat and Starzplday.
New Zealand: Sky Sports and Sky Sports 3.
Nepal: Star Sports Network.
Pakistan: A Sports and PTV Sports.
Pacific Islands: TVWAN Action PAC.
Sri Lanka: Sirasa TV (TV1) and Star Sports Network.
South Africa: SuperSports.
South East Asia: Yupp TV.
Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSports.
Singapore: Astro Vinmeen HD.
United States: Willow TV and Willow TV Xtra.
United Kingdom: Sky Sports Cricket.
Team News
In team updates, India’s Shubman Gill is out due to dengue, paving the way for Ishan Kishan to potentially open alongside Sharma.
Predicted lineups:
India: Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah.
For Australia, the lineup will depend on Marcus Stoinis’s fitness, who’s recovering from a hamstring injury.
Australia: If fit, he might join David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Alex Carey, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc, and captain Pat Cummins.