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The 51st match of the T20 World Cup 2024 between Australia and India at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St. Lucia is highly anticipated. The match will commence at 8:00 PM IST on June 24, 2024.
This clash was initially expected to be a formality with both teams presumed to have secured their spots in the semifinals. However, neither team has guaranteed its place yet, making this a high-stakes encounter. Australia, particularly, are in a dire situation following a shocking defeat to Afghanistan.
With only 2 points from 2 matches, the men in Green and Gold must win against India to stay in the competition. A loss would eliminate Australia if Afghanistan also wins against Bangladesh. For India, this match is their first significant test of the competition. Despite convincing wins over Afghanistan and Bangladesh, they face a serious challenge against Australia.
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Toss Prediction
Given the potential for rain in St Lucia, both captains might opt to field first, considering the Duckworth-Lewis method which often favors the chasing team in rain-affected matches.
Pitch Report
The pitch at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium is known to be a good batting surface, with an average run rate of 8.92, the highest among all venues in the tournament. However, spinners have also found some purchase on this wicket, making them valuable assets in the middle overs.
Weather Report
The weather forecast is not promising, with rain expected during the match. Temperatures will range between 27°C and 29°C, and humidity will be high, potentially affecting play.
Team Previews
Australia Team News & Playing XI
Australia’s disappointing performance against Afghanistan has put them on the brink of elimination. The team is likely to bring Mitchell Starc back into the playing XI, replacing Ashton Agar, to strengthen their bowling attack.
Predicted Playing XI:
- Travis Head
- David Warner
- Mitchell Marsh (c)
- Glenn Maxwell
- Marcus Stoinis
- Tim David
- Matthew Wade (wk)
- Pat Cummins
- Mitchell Starc
- Adam Zampa
- Josh Hazlewood
India Team News & Playing XI
India, although in a strong position, are yet to confirm their semifinal berth. They might stick with their full-strength squad against Australia to ensure their place.
Predicted Playing XI:
- Rohit Sharma (c)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Virat Kohli
- Rishabh Pant (wk)
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Shivam Dube
- Hardik Pandya
- Axar Patel
- Arshdeep Singh
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Jasprit Bumrah
Winning Prediction
Despite Australia’s recent struggles, they are likely to come out strong with their semifinal spot on the line. However, India’s consistent performance and well-rounded squad give them the edge. We predict a closely contested match, with India likely to emerge victorious.