IND vs AUS, 1st ODI Weather Report: Mohali to see bright skies as out-of-touch Indian players look to gain momentum before ODI World Cup

India and Australia are poised to face off in the opening match of their three-game ODI series at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on Friday, September 22. The stakes are high for India, as a victory in the first ODI would propel them to the pinnacle of the ODI rankings, overtaking Babar Azam-led Pakistan.

However, the side will be without several of their marquee players, including captain Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, and Virat Kohli. With Rohit unavailable, KL Rahul will take the reins of the Men in Blue. This series also presents an opportune moment for Shreyas Iyer to regain his touch ahead of the World Cup.

The Indian bowling attack will be spearheaded by Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, both of whom showcased exceptional form during the Asia Cup.

Conversely, Australia will be eager to bounce back after their ODI series defeat to South Africa. Despite clinching the initial two matches, the Aussies suffered three consecutive heavy defeats.

The Australian side will miss the expertise of Glenn Maxwell and Mitchell Starc in the series opener. But they will be boosted with Pat Cummins slated to make a comeback, having been sidelined during the series against South Africa due to a wrist injury.

Mohali's Weather Forecast for IND vs AUS 1st ODI
Cricket enthusiasts can expect clear skies in Mohali on Friday. The teams will be greeted by splendid, sunny conditions.

The mercury is predicted to hover around 30 degrees Celsius. A gentle breeze at 13 km/h will ensure player comfort. However, with humidity levels anticipated in the high 80s, players will need to ensure they remain well-hydrated. While the morning may see some cloud cover, it's expected to clear by the match's commencement.

India’s 15-member ODI squad for the first two ODIs

KL Rahul (captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami, Tilak Varma, Prasidh Krishna, Ravichandran Ashwin

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