Predicted India Playing XI vs AUS: India Cricket Team begin audition for T20 World Cup

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India Cricket Team begin audition for T20 World Cup 2024 in IND vs AUS T20 series (India vs Australia).

For many, the five-match India vs Australia T20 series might seem like an FTP (Future Tours Programme) obligation. But this is where the India Cricket Team begins their preparations for the T20 World Cup 2024. As of now, India have three T20 series and an Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) to prepare for another WC, four days after the ODI World Cup heartbreak. With Suryakumar Yadav taking charge in the absence of seniors, it will be an audition for T20 WC for IPL performers before Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma return. IND vs AUS 1st T20 in Vishakhapatnam will be the first of five. Here’s the Predicted India Playing XI vs AUS.

The squad is similar to the Asian Games gold medal-winning team. The only changes are the return of Suryakumar Yadav in the T20s after a lukewarm ODI WC and Axar Patel, who returns from injury. However, eyes will be on Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ishan Kishan who will fight for a spot in T20 WC.

T20 World Cup audition

As India will play 11 T20Is before T20 WC, each and every match will be an audition for someone.
It begins with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad.
Before Shubman Gill returns and Rohit Sharma decides his future, both openers have to impress selectors.
Ishan Kishan is another batter who is facing a litmus test. His T20I performances in the last 12 months don’t instil confidence.
Kishan has scored just 107 runs in the last 11 innings at 11.88.
The left-hander now has a chance after getting the nod ahead of Sanju Samson to prove his worth in T20Is.
Tilak Varma began with exuberance with blazing knocks. But since then, he hasn’t got a lot of runs.
Even though he scored 55 off 26 against Bangladesh in the Asian Games final, he will face the real test against Sean Abbott, Jason Behrendorff and Adam Zampa among others.
It is also chance for Axar Patel to impress before Ravindra Jadeja returns to move him to the bench.
Similarly, as India Cricket Team begin a transition for Ravichandran Ashwin from white-ball cricket, it is an opportunity for Washington Sundar to steal the limelight.

What to expect from IND vs AUS 1st T20?

As far as the India Playing XI goes, India are likely to open with Ruturaj Gaikwad and Yashasvi Jaiswal with Ishan Kishan’s spot yet to be decided. Kishan is likely to slot in at No 3 with Suryakumar Yadav at No 4. But India can exchange Ishan or SKY to maintain a left-right combination in India Playing XI.

With Tilak Varma offering some off-spin bowling, selectors will keep a close tab on the youngster. He has proven to be a big hitter and at No 5 in India Playing XI, he will find a new role until Shreyas Iyer returns.

Similarly, as India begin search for a finisher at No 6 in Hardik Pandya’s absence, Rinku Singh is an exciting choice. He has proven to be a handful in IPL and in domestic cricket. The time is now to shine in international cricket as well.

As for all-rounders, Axar Patel and Washington Sundar will keep Shivam Dubey out as well as Ravi Bishnoi. With no Hardik Pandya, India are likely to go with three pacers on a benign Vishakhapatnam pitch. Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna and Mukesh Kumar or Avesh Khan are the likely pace troika in India Playing XI.

Predicted India Playing XI:

Ruturaj Gaikwad
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Ishan Kishan (WK)
Suryakumar Yadav (C)
Tilak Varma
Rinku Singh
Washington Sundar
Axar Patel
Arshdeep Singh
Prasidh Krishna
Mukesh Kumar

India squad for IND vs AUS T20 series: Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad (vice-captain), Ishan Kishan, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Shivam Dubey, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar, Shreyas Iyer (from 4th T20)