Australia vs India 2018/19: 1st ODI, Sydney - Australia's Predicted XI

Well, after the conclusion of enthralling Test series, now, it is the time for some limited overs fun in Australia. The visitors India, who are in party mood for the Test series win will be locking horns for three times in ODI format against the hosts Australia. With the 1st ODI set to be played on January 12th, we figured out Australia’s Predicted XI.

Here are they:

1. Aaron Finch:

The obvious opening batsman for Australia in limited overs format is Aaron Finch. He is going to be the vital cog for Australia’s chances in the upcoming game. Finch will also be the captain of the ship. He would like to take the revenge on Indians by smashing big in home conditions. It is also a matter of pride from him and Australia.

2. Usman Khawaja:

The stylish left-handed batsman will pair up with Aaron Finch at the opening slot. It also ticks the box of tradition left-right combination in the opening section. Much like Finch, Usman Khawaja would also like to show his class to Indians in the white-ball format.

3. Shaun Marsh:

Shaun Marsh would like to prove a point for Australian selectors that he is very much in the decent nick. He has been dropped from the Test unit, which is going to play against Sri Lanka. Marsh would like to show his class in the white-ball format in order to get back the trust of the selectors. He is going to be a vital player for Australian in ODI format.

4. Marcus Stoinis:

The all-rounder of Australia is in great touch in both sections of the game. Perhaps, he is the only cricketer in the Australian cricket, who is delivering the goods on a regular basis. He played a key role in the T20I series and also will be a crucial player for Australia in the ODI series. He is one of the players to watch out in the series.

5. Glenn Maxwell:

The swashbuckling batsman will be the key player for Australia in winning the games. He has got the great ability to change the complexion of the game in few deliveries. Besides that, he can also be utilised as the part-time bowling option. Maxwell is currently carrying a decent form in the ongoing Big Bash League.

6. Alex Carey:

The left-handed batsman is one of the consistent run-scorers for Australia in the recent past. He has been brilliant whenever he got chances in the middle. Carey will once again bat at the number 6 position, as the top-order slots are filled with few big names.

7. Mitchell Marsh:

Mitchell Marsh is set to enter into his suitable format. He will be one of the tough nuts in the upcoming ODI game against India. Though he failed in the longer version of the game, Mitchell Marsh would hope to show his class for his side. He is a great option for Australia, as he can deliver the goods in both sections of the game.

8. Adam Zampa:

Adam Zampa will take the spinner slot ahead of Nathan Lyon in the side. Zampa has provided a few memorable performances and has been doing a good job for the Melbourne Stars. He was also pretty good in the T20I series against India.

9. Jhye Richardson:

The lanky fast bowler has been impressive in the Big Bash League. He has got the knack of picking the wickets with his incredible Pace. Richardson has been pretty consistent for his side in BBL and would like to replicate the same against India as well.

10. Jason Behrendorff:

The left-handed fast bowler troubled Indians when he toured India and also decent in the recent past. He might outclass Peter Siddle in that slot to play in the first ODI against India. Jason will also bring the variety to the pace attack, as a remaining couple of fast bowlers are right-handed.

11. Billy Stanlake:

Stanlake is the obvious choice for Australia to complete their playing XI. The lanky fast bowler will get the assistance from his height and can trouble the batsman with an uncomfortable bounce from the pitch. He was a threat in the T20 format against India and will certainly look to put the Indian batsmen under pressure in ODI as well.