There is something uniquely magnetic about the Australia–India cricket series, and their latest encounter promises to delivered plenty of thrilling moments.
They will battle on Australian shores during October and November in a series that has already sparked excitement amongst the respective fanbases.
Australia vs India – Fixtures
The tour kicks off with a three-match One Day International (ODI) series before both sides take things to the next level in a five-match T20 International (T20I) battle.
These games will be played across eight different stadiums in Australia. The ODI series kicks off at the Perth Stadium on October 19, while the final fixture will be played at Sydney Cricket Ground.
Australia and India will then lock horns in the T20 curtain raiser at Manuka Oval in the capital city of Canberra on October 29.
The final game of the combined eight-match series will take place at The Gabba Stadium in Brisbane.
ODI Series
- Sunday, October 19: Perth Stadium, Perth
- Thursday, October 23: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
- Saturday, October 25: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
T20I Series
- Wednesday, October 29: Manuka Oval, Canberra
- Friday, October 31: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
- Sunday, November 2: Bellerive Oval, Hobart
- Thursday, November 6: Gold Coast Stadium, Gold Coast
- Saturday, November 8: The Gabba, Brisbane
Australia Need to Improve Against India
Australia have not had the smoothest build-up to the eight-match series against India.
Their performances against South Africa in the ODI series have been far from electrifying, but their T20 displays offered a glimpse of what they are truly capable of.
A few of Australia’s big-name players stepped up to the plate to help them claim a narrow win in their final T20 game against South Africa.
Glenn Maxwell reminded the world why he’s one of cricket’s most mercurial talents, blasting a match-winning 62 not out to help Australia clinch the decider off the penultimate ball.
Tim David also had his share of the spotlight, anchoring Australia’s batting in the first T20 with a composed 83. Despite a few mishaps, the Aussies secured a 2-1 series win.
However, their ODI display has left plenty to be desired, which doesn’t bode well for their chances against India.
Since beating India on their own turf to win the World Cup two years ago, Australia’s ODI record has been patchy. They have a lot to work on before their upcoming series on home turf.
The series will be staged during a hectic period for sport in Australia. Horse racing’s Melbourne Cup will be run in early November and will trigger a wave of activity in the betting industry.
The wagering platforms listed on comparison platform AustralianBettingSites will have their hands full with Aussie punters placing bets on cricket and ‘the race that stops the nation’.
October and November is traditionally one of the busiest periods on the Australian sporting calendar, and betting will undoubtedly go up a notch with two major spectacles set to overlap.
With Melbourne Cup betting set to run side by side with the cricket series, Aussie punters have plenty to look forward to over the next few months.
Both events carry plenty of importance to Aussie fans and will keep many of them glued to their screens as they keep track of their wagers while each spectacle unfolds live.
India’s ODI Captaincy Conundrum
India are scratching their heads about who takes the armband in the ODI format.
Shreyas Iyer is being lined up to replace Rohit Sharma as the long-term 50-over captain, and his credentials are impressive.
He has racked up nearly 3,000 ODI runs at an average hovering around 50. He also delivered consistent knocks under pressure at the recent Champions Trophy campaign.
Iyer’s temperament and ability to rotate strike make him a natural fit for leadership in the middle overs, especially with Sharma firmly in the twilight of his career.
The October series in Australia may be Sharma’s final ODI outing. It will mark the end of an era for India, especially with Virat Kohli already stepping away from Tests and T20s.
Shubman Gill was initially considered as an option for all-format captain, but has been eased out of the ODI conversation to manage his workload.
That paves the way for Iyer to take on the responsibility, but he has big shoes to fill.
Sports BackLinks Team