Australia's tour of India 2023

IND vs AUS, 4th T20I

Preview 

The first three T20Is have witnessed a deluge of runs, transforming bowlers into mere bowling machines as batsmen unleashed a barrage of boundaries—123 fours and 65 sixes have already punctuated the series. As teams gear up for the fourth T20I clash in Raipur, the anticipation looms for a continuation of the high-scoring spectacle.

India finds solace in the departure of Glenn Maxwell, whose sensational performance in Guwahati injected life into the series. The onus now falls on Australia's weary squad, bolstered by an eclectic group of reinforcements, to square the series. With an eye on the 2024 T20 World Cup, experimentation might be in the offing.

For India's bowlers, the upcoming encounter offers a chance at redemption after the onslaught by Maxwell. Ravi Bishnoi and Axar Patel have impressed with strong opening spells, but the dew has hampered their effectiveness in the latter stages. The seamers, notably Arshdeep Singh and Prasidh Krishna, have struggled to find their lengths, conceding runs aplenty. The inclusion of Deepak Chahar, a recent addition, and the return of Mukesh Kumar from his wedding provide potential solutions to shore up India's bowling in the powerplay and death overs. The team may also contemplate fielding a dedicated sixth bowler, especially after stand-in captain Suryakumar Yadav grappled with only five options in the previous outing.

As the cricketing spectacle unfolds in Raipur, both teams are poised for a battle that extends beyond the immediate series, with an eye on shaping their strategies for the looming 2024 T20 World Cup.

Match Details

Match: IND vs AUS, 4th T20I, Australia tour of India, 2023

Date: Friday, December 01, 2023

Time: 7:00 PM

Venue: Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur

Pitch and Weather Report

Raipur witnessed its sole international cricket event this year when India bowled out New Zealand for a mere 108 runs in an ODI. The Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, once boasting the largest boundaries in Asia, is set to showcase dimensions tailored for a T20 spectacle this upcoming Friday.

Anticipated for December 1 in Raipur is an evening veiled in haze. The temperature is projected to reach a maximum of 19 degrees Celsius between 7:00 pm IST and 10:30 pm IST, encompassing the playing hours.

IND vs AUS Squads

IND: Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar Yadav (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Prasidh Krishna, Deepak Chahar, Shreyas Iyer, Jitesh Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Washington Sundar, Shivam Dube

AUS: Matthew Wade (c & wk), Travis Head, Matthew Short, Aaron Hardie, Ben McDermott, Tim David, Chris Green, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Jason Behrendorff, Tanveer Sangha, Kane Richardson, Josh Philippe

IND vs AUS Probable Playing XIs

IND: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar Yadav (capt), Shreyas Iyer/Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh/Deepak Chahar, Prasidh Krishna/Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar

AUS: Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Matthew Short, Ben McDermott, Tim David, Matthew Wade (capt, wk), Chris Green, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Jason Behrendorff, Tanveer Sangha.


Match Prediction

In this series, the Indian team has showcased impressive batting skills, with Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Rinku Singh excelling and scoring runs at a brisk pace. However, the bowling department has been a cause for concern. In the recent match against Guwahati, the Aussie batters dismantled Prasidh Krishna and the rest of the bowling unit, highlighting areas that need improvement. As the upcoming match in Raipur approaches, a series victory is within reach for Suryakumar Yadav and his team. Despite Australia's rejuvenation following their notable win in Guwahati, the absence of key players and favorable conditions make us favour India to secure the series in Raipur

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