ODI World Cup 2023: The ODI World Cup 2023 is off to an electrifying start with the England vs. New Zealand match showcasing fierce competition at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. However, the spotlight is now on the impending showdown between India and Australia, set to take place at the M Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on October 8. Unfortunately for Australia, they are grappling with a significant setback before this crucial encounter, as star all-rounder Marcus Stoinis will be unavailable for the opening match against India.
Marcus Stoinis, renowned for his explosive batting and lethal bowling, has represented Australia in 64 ODI matches. His impressive record includes 1400 runs at a strike rate of 94.02 and an average of 27.45. Stoinis has also claimed 44 wickets, maintaining an economy rate of 5.93. Notably, he has a century to his name in this format and has scored half-centuries on six occasions. His absence due to injury at the start of the ODI World Cup 2023 could prove costly for Australia, as they look to secure another title in the tournament they’ve dominated historically.
ODI World Cup 2023: The ODI World Cup 2023 is being hosted in India, where the home team is banking on favorable conditions to secure their third title. Australia, with the most World Cup titles, is expected to be a strong contender. India and West Indies share the second spot, having each won the title twice. England, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka follow with one title each. The competition is fierce, and cricket fans worldwide are eagerly awaiting to see which team will emerge victorious in the ODI World Cup 2023.
As we look ahead to the much-anticipated clash between India and Australia, here are the squads for both teams:
Australia Squad:
Pat Cummins (captain)
Steve Smith
Alex Carey
Josh Inglis
Sean Abbott
Cameron Green
Josh Hazlewood
Travis Head
Marnus Labuschagne
Mitch Marsh
Glenn Maxwell
Marcus Stoinis
David Warner
Adam Zampa
Mitchell Starc
India Squad:
Rohit Sharma (captain)
Hardik Pandya (vice-captain)
Shubman Gill
Virat Kohli
Shreyas Iyer
KL Rahul
Ravindra Jadeja
Shardul Thakur
Jasprit Bumrah
Mohammed Siraj
Kuldeep Yadav
Mohammed Shami
Ravichandran Ashwin
Ishan Kishan
Suryakumar Yadav
ODI World Cup 2023: With both teams boasting formidable lineups, cricket enthusiasts can expect an exciting and intense contest in the ODI World Cup 2023, setting the stage for a thrilling tournament ahead.
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