India vs Australia Match Preview, 4th T20I

In the upcoming 4th T20I clash between India (IND) and Australia (AUS) at Raipur's Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium on Friday, December 1, India's budding bowling line-up faces a pivotal challenge.  Their recent struggles at the death have put them under scrutiny, especially after failing to defend a 223-run target in the previous match, where Australia chased down the score with ease.

India's batting prowess shines through the young talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ishan Kishan, Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma, and the skipper Suryakumar Yadav, showcasing their form when needed. Ruturaj Gaikwad, buoyed by his recent scintillating 123 off 57 balls, enters with soaring confidence. The bowlers have endured tough times in this series with five 200-plus totals in six innings due to challenging conditions, indicating a continuation of this trend ahead.

Australia, on the other hand, have strategically rested several key players, including the impactful Glenn Maxwell, aiming to manage their workload and fitness after a hectic World Cup. The absence of Maxwell, who showcased his brilliance in the previous encounter, offers some relief to the Indian bowlers, who now gear up to face other talented Australian batters like Tim David, Josh Phillippe, and the hard-hitting Ben McDermott.

Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur has hosted only one international match so far. Unlike many Indian pitches favouring batters, this track deviates from that norm. Batters might encounter difficulties as the pitch gradually loses pace, favouring spinners considerably. Pacers will need to resort to variations and slower deliveries in the upcoming India vs Australia 4th T20I, as the conditions are anticipated to remain similar.

Also check: India vs Australia, 4th T20I Match - Live Cricket Score

IND vs AUS Predicted Playing XI

India:

The Indian team might make adjustments to their lineup, contemplating the inclusion of Deepak Chahar, known for his early swing prowess, and the return of Mukesh Kumar, a specialist at the death. Prasidh Krishna's expensive spell, conceding 68 runs, including a costly final over, might prompt a reconsideration of the bowling combination. Adding to the mix, the return of Shreyas Iyer from a short post-World Cup hiatus injects optimism into India's quest for a series win.

Predicted XI: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shreyas Iyer, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan

Australia:

The Australian squad swiftly welcomes reinforcements for the upcoming crucial match in a series that commenced shortly after their World Cup triumph, surprising many with its tight scheduling. Tim David, Josh Phillippe, and Ben McDermott are set to step in for the missing players, aiming to make their mark in the team. Their arrival brings depth to the squad as they gear up for the clash.

Predicted XI: Travis Head, Josh Philippe, Ben McDermott, Aaron Hardie, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Matthew Wade(c/wk), Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Tanvir Sangha, Jason Behrendorff

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