Australia elects to field first as India bats in Twenty20 series opener in Canberra

Australia’s cricket team has opted to field first after winning the toss against India in the Twenty20 series opener held in Canberra. This match marks the beginning of a five-match T20 series, serving as a preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup, where both teams aim to refine their skills.

Key Events and Statistics

The match took place on a Wednesday as Australia looks to assess their form after winning the recent three-match ODI series 2-1 against India. In that series, Australia secured victories with a seven-wicket win in Perth and a two-wicket win in Adelaide.

Upcoming World Cup Considerations

Both Australia and India are fine-tuning their squads ahead of the T20 World Cup scheduled for early next year in India. The ongoing series in Australia is crucial for both teams planning their strategies.

Team Lineups

• Australia:
  • Mitch Marsh (captain)
  • Travis Head
  • Josh Inglis
  • Tim David
  • Mitch Owen
  • Marcus Stoinis
  • Josh Philippe
  • Xavier Bartlett
  • Nathan Ellis
  • Matthew Kuhnemann
  • Josh Hazlewood
• India:
  • Shubman Gill
  • Abhishek Sharma
  • Tilak Varma
  • Suryakumar Yadav (captain)
  • Sanju Samson
  • Harshit Rana
  • Shivam Dube
  • Axar Patel
  • Kuldeep Yadav
  • Varun Chakravarthy
  • Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah returns to India’s lineup after missing the ODI series, aiming to strengthen their bowling attack. This series is instrumental for both teams as they prepare for a competitive year ahead in international cricket.