Team India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik, who is also part of the commentary panel for the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023, has revealed his ideal playing XI for Team India and Australia ahead of the blockbuster contest between the two countries in Chennai on October 8 (Sunday). Karthik went with Ishan Kishan as Rohit Sharma's opening partner in Shubman Gill's absence while he also selected Ravichandran Ashwin over Shardul Thakur.
When it comes to Australia, Karthik picked the strongest possible XI sans Marcus Stoinis, who is nursing an injury and remains a game-time decision.
Dinesh Karthik's India's probable playing XI: Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
Dinesh Karthik's Australia probable playing XI: David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
Meanwhile, the day of reckoning for Team India has finally arrived. All the hard work, relentless training and years of planning will now be put to a litmus test when Rohit Sharma & Co. walk out to face the mighty Australians at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on October 8 (Sunday). It all boils down to execution now. Both teams are brimming with out-right match winners who can change the dynamics within a span of a couple of overs.
It will be the 13th meeting between the two cricketing powerhouses, and it's no surprise that the Baggy Greens have historically held an edge over the Men in Blue in ODI World Cups. The previous 12 meetings have seen Australia emerge victorious in eight matches while India came out on the better side of the result four times.
The 13th meeting between the two nations at the biggest of all stages promises to be a rip-roaring spectacle.
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