IND vs AUS LIVE: On Tuesday, the first of three T20Is in Mohali between Australia and India will finally begin the long-awaited series between the two cricketing giants. With eyes on next month’s ICC T20 World Cup, this three-match series will act as a proper dress rehearsal for both teams to try and test all their team variations and combinations. That’s why this will be an extremely important series for both sides, and the result could possibly be dictated by these three player battles. Jasprit Bumrah, Virat Kohli will be the ones to watch out for while Aaron Finch and Adam Zampa will be from Aussie camp: Follow InsideSport.IN for India vs Australia LIVE updates
Fans are undoubtedly in for a spectacular series given the calibre of the talent being presented, with both teams determined to fight tooth and nail to win. Both Rohit Sharma and Aaron Finch will try to lead their sides to victory on Tuesday in an effort to set the tone for a gruelling series.
IND vs AUS LIVE: From Finch vs Bumrah to Kohli vs Zampa, 3 key player battles that will define the India vs Australia T20 series, check OUT
Ahead of the first T20, we take a look at some of the key battles that could decide the contest.
Aaron Finch vs Jasprit Bumrah
Getting early wickets will be essential to India’s chances of winning the series as Australia’s top order is one of the greatest in cricket. A player who has frequently served as Australia’s strongest suit is Aaron Finch. Over the past 18 months, his form has been hit or miss. But in absence of David Warner, one would expect that the Aussie captain will carry the responsibility of being an anchor batter in the line-up.
For India, all eyes will be on returning Jasprit Bumrah as the ace pacer will look to make his presence feel on the field with a bang. It is beyond a doubt that Bumrah can dismiss Finch early if he can bowl with a consistent line and length, which one would expect from him.
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Virat Kohli vs Adam Zampa
Adam Zampa is the Australian bowler that in-form Virat Kohli will try to avoid at all costs. the legspinner has repeatedly got the better of the star India batter in recent times.
The pair have played together multiple times while representing the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League. And they undoubtedly know about each other’s shortcomings.
Glenn Maxwell vs Yuzvendra Chahal
The unpredictable middle-order batter, Glenn Maxwell will be eager to flex his muscle against the Indians before the start of the WC. Based on his recent performances, it appears like Maxwell won’t just be a finisher but also someone who will be expected to take on a big responsibility if the need occurs.
Yuzvendra Chahal will be relied upon by India to outwit Maxwell by employing his variations and compel the star all-rounder to mistime his shots on the Indian grounds.
IND vs AUS LIVE: From Finch vs Bumrah to Kohli vs Zampa, 3 key player battles that will define the India vs Australia T20 series, check OUT
India vs Australia: Australia’s squad for India T20 series
Sean Abbott, Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Aaron Finch (c), Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, Kane Richardson, Daniel Sams, Steve Smith, Matthew Wade, Adam Zampa.
India vs Australia: India’s squad vs Australia T20 series
Rohit Sharma (Captain), KL Rahul (vice-captain), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), Dinesh Karthik (wicket-keeper), Hardik Pandya, R. Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohd. Shami, Harshal Patel, Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah.
IND vs AUS LIVE: From Finch vs Bumrah to Kohli vs Zampa, 3 key player battles that will define the India vs Australia T20 series, check OUT
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