India vs Australia: T20I Records and Stats at Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram

Suryakumar Yadav's maiden captaincy innings was marked by an explosive knock, guiding India to a thrilling two-wicket victory over Australia in the first of the five-match T20I series. Suryakumar Yadav's blistering 112-run partnership with Ishan Kishan (58 off 39) and a finishing flourish from Rinku Singh (22* off 14) sealed the win for the hosts at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. The action now shifts to the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram for the second T20I scheduled for Sunday, November 26, 2023. 

Australia, batting first, posted a challenging total of 208/3 on the board in their allotted 20 overs. Blistering knocks from Josh Inglis (110 off 50 balls) and Steven Smith (52 off 41 balls) propelled the Australian innings. Wrist-spinner Ravi Bishnoi endured a tough outing, conceding 54 runs for just one wicket in his four overs. 

In reply, India's openers, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad, failed to make significant contributions, registering scores of 21 and 0. However, Ishan Kishan (58 off 39 balls) and Suryakumar Yadav (80 off 42 balls) put on a crucial 112-run partnership to revive India's chase. Yadav, playing his first match as India's captain, led from the front with an explosive knock, guiding his team to victory with just two wickets to spare. India will look to continue their winning momentum in the second T20I, while Australia will be eager to bounce back and level the series. 

The upcoming T20I match at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram will mark the first-ever T20I encounter between India and Australia at the venue. India have a strong record at the stadium, having won four out of five international matches played there. Their only loss came against the West Indies in 2019, with the West Indies winning by 8 wickets with 9 balls remaining 

IND vs AUS Head-to-Head Record:    

The two teams have faced each other in 27 T20Is, with India emerging victorious in 16 encounters and Australia claiming 10 wins and one match ended without a result. In India, those hosts have won seven out of eleven matches, while Australia have won four.  

Greenfield International Stadium Pitch Report:

The Greenfield International Stadium's playing surface is generally bowler-friendly, particularly for spin bowlers. During humid conditions, the pitch can further aid fast bowlers, enhancing ball movement and making it difficult for the batter. However, this can also lead to better ball-to-bat interaction, allowing batters to capitalise on any loose deliveries. 

Greenfield International Stadium T20I Stats and Records:

In three matches played at the venue, pacers have claimed 19 wickets at an average of 22.36, while the spinners have accounted for nine wickets at an average of 28.00 in three matches. Batting first has resulted in one victory, while batting second has yielded two wins. The average first-innings score in Thiruvananthapuram is 114   

X-factors for India vs Australia    

India:       

Suryakumar Yadav will be the X-factor for India. He has been in good form with the bat in 2023, having scored 513 runs at an average of 57.00, with four half-centuries and one century in T20Is. He also has a good record against Australia, having aggregated 195 in four innings at an average over 48, with two half-centuries.  

Australia:     

Josh Inglis will be a crucial player for Australia in the upcoming T20I match, fresh off his blistering century in the previous game. His knock of 110, studded with 11 fours and eight sixes, was struck at a staggering strike rate of 220.00. Reaching his century in just 47 balls, Inglis will be eager to carry his impressive form into the upcoming encounter. 

India vs Australia Predicted Playing XI:

India:

Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Prasidh Krishna 

Australia:

Matthew Short, Steven Smith, Josh Inglis, Aaron Hardie, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Matthew Wade (c & wk), Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Jason Behrendorff, Tanveer Sangha