IND vs AUS 1st ODI: After the conclusion of the test series between India and Australia which India won by 2-1 and retained the Border Gavaskar Trophy for consecutive 4th times, India and Australia are engaged in a bilateral ODI series. Here we discuss the weather forecast and Pitch report for the 1st ODI and also suggest the best fantasy tips for India vs Australia 1st ODI.
This ODI series between India and Australia is going to be most important for both of the teams as both teams will scrutinize their preparations for the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup 2023 slated to be held in India.
The 1st ODI is to be played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Maharashtra so let’s check out the weather forecast and Pitch report for the 1st ODI IND vs AUS.
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IND vs AUS 1st ODI: Weather forecast
IND vs AUS | 1st ODI of Australia tour of India 2023 will be played on 17 March at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India. The match begins at 1:30 PM IST.
According to weather.com, on 17 March, the weather conditions are favorable for a cricket match. The temperature of India’s Mumbai city will be 32° Celsius during the day and drop to 25° Celsius at night. The sky will be crystal clear throughout the duration of the match.
The chances of rain are 22% during the daytime and 6% at night. The humidity is ranging between 50% in the daytime and 60% at night and winds will blow toward the South-Southwest at the speed of around 10-15kmph. So, we can expect a full 100-over match without any interruption caused by rain.
IND vs AUS 1st ODI: Pitch Report
The Wankhede surface is both a haven for batters and a graveyard for bowlers. The fact that the stadium is among the smallest in the nation also doesn’t favor bowlers. In Wankhede, the average first-inning score is 240, and the second-inning score is 201. These numbers don’t truly depict the surface’s genuine characteristics because, as of late, it has been nothing less than a highway. The highest score registered there is 438 by South Africa in 50 overs.
IND vs AUS 1st ODI: Who will win 1st ODI
India and Australia are two powerhouse and compact teams at present. India recently handed two consecutive losses to Australia in the first two tests and then the Aussies showed up with the best of their comeback and won the 3rd Test onesided and drew the 4th test. So, even if you are playing in your home conditions, you can never underestimate any of your opponents, and definitely not when it is Australia.
On man-to-man marking, it looks like India have the upper hand against Australia but not by a big margin. It depends on the toss, as the team winning the toss will look to bowl first and try to restrict the opponent to a low total. Dew might be a decisive factor as well. Overall, India are much closer to victory as far as the batting and bowling form is concerned.
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