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Welcome to our in-depth analysis of the India vs Australia T20 World Cup 2024 match. Let's dive into the key details and live updates from this highly anticipated game.
The match is taking place at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia, a venue known for its picturesque setting and vibrant atmosphere.
Match Details: Date: June 24, 2024 Time: 10:30 AM local time (15:30 GMT) Venue: Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia Teams: India vs Australia Toss: Australia won the toss and opted to bowl first.
India is currently at 68/1 in 6.3 overs, showing a strong start despite the challenging weather conditions.
The weather forecast for the match is gloomy, with a high chance of rain and thunderstorms. Showers are expected before the match begins, with a 70% chance of rain during the day.
Let's take a look at the squads for both teams. India is led by Rohit Sharma, while Australia is captained by Mitchell Marsh.
India Squad: Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (w), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal, Sanju Samson, Mohammed Siraj, Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Australia Squad: Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh (c), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Matthew Wade (w), Pat Cummins, Ashton Agar, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis.
This match is crucial for both teams. India is already guaranteed a semi-final spot, but a win would ensure they finish top of their group. Australia needs a win to stay in contention for a semi-final berth.
"Australia needs a win after a historic defeat to Afghanistan in Saint Vincent. India is in a better position after defeating Bangladesh in Antigua, but its qualification isn’t guaranteed yet." - Sportstar, 2024
"If both Australia and Afghanistan win, three teams will tie with four points, and the net run rate will decide the standings." - Sportstar, 2024
Key players to watch include Glenn Maxwell, Australia's star all-rounder, who has been under pressure due to his recent form.
Another key player is Travis Head, Australia's opener, who has a history of performing well against India.
The match will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network in India and streamed on the Disney+Hotstar app and website.
Stay tuned for further updates as the match unfolds. Let's see how the game progresses.