India vs Australia: India's Predicted Playing XI Against Australia- ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Warm Up Match

India takes on Australia in the first of their two warm-up games ahead of the T20 World Cup 2022. The match will be played in Brisbane on October 17 from 9.30 am IST. India plays New Zealand in their second warm-up game on October 19.

The super 12 round begins on October 22 with the first match between Australia and New Zealand- the finalists of last year’s T20 World Cup. The ICC T20 World Cup 2022 final will be played on November 13.

India will play their opening game on October 23 against Pakistan. The IND vs PAK clash will be played at Melbourne Cricket Stadium. A total of 45 matches will take place during ICC T20 World Cup 2022. A total of 16 teams are part of the tournament.

India made some last-minute changes to their T20 World Cup squad. Mohammed Shami has been named as Jasprit Bumrah’s replacement. Deepak Chahar has been ruled out with an injury and Shardul Thakur and Mohammed Siraj have been named in the reserves along with Shreyas Iyer and Ravi Bishnoi. 

In this article, we predict India’s likely playing XI for their warm-up match against Australia. The men in Blue are expected to field a full-strength squad in both their warm-up games.

India vs Australia: India’s Predicted Playing XI Against Australia- ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Warm-Up Match

Rohit Sharma (C)

Rohit Sharma will open the batting. There is a lot of expectation on him to score crucial runs for his team in this World Cup. His captaincy skills will be tested in this tournament as well after India failed to defend the Asia Cup title. 

Also Read: IND vs PAK: “Mohammed Shami Is A Good Replacement For Jasprit Bumrah”- Madan Lal

Cricket Match Prediction | Today Match Fantasy Prediction | Fantasy Cricket Tips | Cricket News and Updates | Cricket Live Score

KL Rahul

Virat Kohli 

Kohli will enter the T20 World Cup with some good form. He will slot in at number three, It is crucial for him to score some runs in these two warm-up games. 

Cricket Match Prediction | Today Match Fantasy Prediction | Fantasy Cricket Tips | Cricket News and Updates | Cricket Live Score

Suryakumar Yadav

SKY has scored the most runs for Indi in T20Is this calendar year. He is the most in-form batsman for India at the moment. There is a lot of hope from him from the Indian fans. 

Cricket Match Prediction | Today Match Fantasy Prediction | Fantasy Cricket Tips | Cricket News and Updates | Cricket Live Score

Hardik Pandya 

Hardik’s all-round form at the moment is a huge bonus for India. He was rested from the South Africa series and will return to fit into the side. 

Cricket Match Prediction | Today Match Fantasy Prediction | Fantasy Cricket Tips | Cricket News and Updates | Cricket Live Score

Dinesh Karthik (WK)

Karthik has been preffered over Rishabh Pant in recent times for his finishing skills. He has done a decent job in the given role and should step up in the tournament. 

Cricket Match Prediction | Today Match Fantasy Prediction | Fantasy Cricket Tips | Cricket News and Updates | Cricket Live Score

Axar Patel 

Patel will be one of the specialist spinners in the playing XI. He has been amongst the wickets for India this year in T20Is. He has taken 16 wickets so far this year in the format.

Cricket Match Prediction | Today Match Fantasy Prediction | Fantasy Cricket Tips | Cricket News and Updates | Cricket Live Score

Mohammed Shami 

Shami should be included in the playing XI right from the first warm-up match. His bowling skills will suit the Australian conditions generating pace and bounce.

Cricket Match Prediction | Today Match Fantasy Prediction | Fantasy Cricket Tips | Cricket News and Updates | Cricket Live Score

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Bhuvi should be the second seamer in the playing XI. He has been expensive in his last few games but prior experience of playing in Australia will be helpful. 

Cricket Match Prediction | Today Match Fantasy Prediction | Fantasy Cricket Tips | Cricket News and Updates | Cricket Live Score

Arshdeep Singh 

Arshdeep should be the third seamer in this lineup. He has shown great maturity in the matches that he has played. His death bowling skills will be key in this world cup. 

Cricket Match Prediction | Today Match Fantasy Prediction | Fantasy Cricket Tips | Cricket News and Updates | Cricket Live Score

R Ashwin / Yuzvendra Chahal 

One among Chahal and Ashwin will be the second spinner. Ashwin picked up three wickets against Western Australia and might get the nod ahead of Chahal.

Also Read: Wasn’t Really Surprised With Sri Lanka’s Asia Cup Triumph: Sanath Jayasuriya

Cricket Match Prediction | Today Match Fantasy Prediction | Fantasy Cricket Tips | Cricket News and Updates | Cricket Live Score