Clock Ticking for Sunday Blockbuster: India Face Australia in Opener at Iconic Chepauk

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:48am on 08 Oct 2023,Sunday Sports

The cricket carnival begins as hosts and favorites India start their World Cup campaign against 5-time champions Australia at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai today. The venue has witnessed many classics and this epic rivalry's fresh chapter promises excitement, weather permitting. Indian fans dressed in blue have created a buzz since early morning at Chepuk. India will likely be without Shubman Gill who is down with dengue, with Ishan Kishan expected to open. Jasprit Bumrah's swing, KL Rahul's form, and Kuldeep Yadav's confidence boost India. But Australia found rhythm in their last ODI win despite injuries. Adam Zampa's leg-spin poses a threat but no Travis Head and maybe no Marcus Stoinis hampers Australia. The high-stakes battle between heavyweights at the historic ground promises a thriller.

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