Australia's must-win game against India for SF qualification
| Date | June 24, 2024 |
| Time | 8:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia |
| Format | T20i |
| Series | ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- David Warner has odds of 3.30 to be Australia's best batsman.
- Virat Kohli has odds of 2.75 to be India's best batsman.
- Mitchell Starc has odds of 3.30 to be Australia's best bowler
- Jasprit Bumrah has odds of 2.95 to be India's best bowler
MATCH PREVIEW
We will have the biggest contest in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, where powerhouses India and Australia will clash. The Indians are nearly through to the semifinal after their massive win against Bangladesh. They haven't lost a game in the tournament and shall start with slightly higher odds. The bowling attack has done well for the team in this tournament. Australians are under pressure after a surprising loss against Afghanistan in the last game. They must regroup and win this game by a big margin to reach the semifinal. In this game, we expect a close contest with high stakes for the Aussies and they will play aggressively.
Australia Preview
Mitchell Marsh's side had enjoyed a good campaign till their last game and had been favorites on cricket betting apps. However, the 21-run loss against Afghanistan is a body blow for the team. Their batting lineup collapsed as the side failed to chase a small total to win. It is a must-win game for the team to reach the semifinal, and Marsh would like to put behind the last game's upset and deliver a strong performance here.
Travis Head and David Warner failed in the last game, and the team expects them to deliver a strong start here. Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, and Marcus Stoinis have done well in the middle order and will look to take on the Indian bowlers. The side will also expect runs in the lower middle order from Tim David, Matthew Wade, and Pat Cummins.
The Australians have a strong bowling attack. They expect early wickets from Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, as the Indians have done well with the bat. Pat Cummins and Adam Zampa have a lot of experience, and their spells are crucial in the middle overs. Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis add variety to this attack and shall look to do well.
Expected Starting XI for Australia
Mitchell Marsh (c), David Warner, Travis Head, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Matthew Wade (wk), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
India Preview
Rohit Sharma's side humbled neighbors Bangladesh by 50 runs in the last game. It was a confident show by the Indians, and their bowling attack again delivered the goods, taking them up on cricket betting sites. It will be the toughest game for the team in this tournament, and Sharma would like a strong show from his players. The opening combination has struggled in a few games, and the Indian captain will look to deliver a better start.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will look to deliver a positive start like they did against Bangladesh, as Australians have a strong bowling attack. The middle order is in good form, and Rishab Pant, Suryakumar Yadav, and Shivam Dube will look to build partnerships in the middle order. Hardik Pandya will be confident after his match-winning knock in the last game and look to add runs in the lower middle order with Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel.
It has been a phenomenal show from the Indian bowlers in this tournament, and the team will need Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah to rock the Australian top order. Kuldeep Yadav has troubled batters and must do well in the middle overs with Axar Patel. Ravindra Jadeja has struggled with his form, and the side needs him to do well in the supporting role with Hardik Pandya.
Expected Starting XI for India
Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah
TOSS: To Bat First
In the last four games at this venue, the side batting first has defended the score three times. The wicket has become slower in the second innings, making run chases difficult. The side winning the toss would like to bat first and score big.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
The skies over St Lucia will be overcast, and we may see a rain disruption. The wicket isn't the easiest one to bat on, and batsmen must pace their innings to be successful on this track. Bowlers will expect a strong show in this contest. The side batting first will need 170 runs on this track.
OUR PREDICTION
Australia received a jolt in the last game, and the team will need to overcome this loss and play positive cricket. Australia has lost the last six out of seven games against India, which will be on their minds. The Indians haven't lost a game in this tournament and have a strong bowling attack. We expect a close game, but Indians start favorites as per our cricket betting tips.
Our prediction is for India to win
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