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  • IND vs AUS: Shreyas Iyer scored a century, passed fitness test before the World Cup

    Shreyas Iyer

    Team India’s star batsman Shreyas Iyer has scored a century in the second ODI match being played between India and Australia at Holkar Stadium in Indore. He came to bat at number three and made a partnership of more than 150 runs with Shubman Gill.

    Shreyas Iyer

    Shreyas Iyer played an inning of 105 runs in 90 balls. In this innings, Iyer hit 11 fours and three sixes. While trying to hit a big shot off Sean Abbott, Iyer was caught by Matthew Short on the boundary.

    Shreyas Iyer

    Iyer took charge of the Indian innings after the dismissal of Ruturaj Gaikwad in the second match. With his efforts the team crossed the 200 mark in 30 overs. This is the first century from Shreyas’ bat in the last 11 innings.

    Shreyas Iyer

    There have been many questions regarding the fitness of Iyer, who returned after a long time due to injury. Even during the Asia Cup, he could not play some matches due to injury.

    Shreyas Iyer

    The Indian team management must have been very happy with this innings of Shreyas Iyer before the World Cup. Shreyas is a part of the World Cup team and the responsibility of the middle order has been placed on his shoulders. The team has high expectations from Shreyas as an expert batsman.

    Shreyas Iyer

    However, during the match, Iyer was seen massaging his left wrist several times. Even after the century the physio massaged his wrist. Despite this, Iyer was seen batting very strongly. He played many brilliant shots in his innings.

    Shreyas Iyer

    In his last 11 innings, batting at number three, Shreyas Iyer has scored a total of 642 runs at a strike rate of 97.71 and an average of 58.36. He has scored only one century and six half-centuries in his 11 innings.

    Shreyas Iyer

    Shreyas Iyer’s runs scored while batting at number 3 in ODIs

    • 9 (27 balls)

    • 88 (70 balls)

    • 65 (63 balls)

    • 54 (57 balls)

    • 63 (71 balls)

    • 44 (34 balls)

    • 80 (76 balls)

    • 49 (59 balls)

    • 82 (102 balls)

    • 3 (8 balls)

    • 105 (90 balls)

    Shreyas Iyer

    Talking about the match, India seems to be in a strong position. The first blow to India came in the form of Ruturaj Gaikwad on the score of 16 runs. After that Iyer and Shubman Gill made a partnership of 200 runs for the second wicket. After Iyer, Gill scored a century. Gill was out after scoring 105 runs.

    Shreyas Iyer

    India has scored more than 250 runs after losing two wickets at the end of 36 overs. A total score beyond 300 is expected. The pair of KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan is present at the crease.

  • India vs Australia: Venue, match time, complete schedule, know everything before India-Australia match

    There will be a clash between India and Australia in the first match of the three-match ODI series from Friday. India for two matches Rohit Sharma And Virat Kohli Like senior players have been given rest and some young cricketers have been given a chance. Rohit, Kohli and Bumrah will return in the third and last ODI. Meanwhile, Shreyas Iyer’s poor fitness will be the final test. Whereas Suryakumar Yadav will get a chance to change his disappointing ODI record.

    KL Rahul will captain the first two matches

    BCCI has also rested key spinner Kuldeep Yadav and key all-rounder Hardik Pandya for the first two matches. This will be the last chance for head coach Rahul Dravid to assess his situation. India will test its bench strength for the last time before the ODI World Cup. Senior spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has been included in the team. By performing brilliantly, he can also make a place in the World Cup team.

    Match Timings for India vs Australia ODI

    Three ODI matches between India and Australia will be played on 22, 24 and 27 September. All three matches will start at 1:30 pm Indian time, while the toss will take place at 1 pm.

    Match venue for India vs Australia ODI

    Three ODI matches between India and Australia will be played at Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali, Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore and Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot.

    The teams are as follows

    Indian team for the first two ODIs

    KL Rahul (captain and wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja (vice-captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Verma, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Shardul Thakur, Washington Sundar, R Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.

    Indian team for the third ODI

    Rohit Sharma (captain), Hardik Pandya (vice-captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel (depending on fitness) On), Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, R Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj.

    Australian team

    Pat Cummins (captain), Alex Carey, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Adam Zampa, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Starc, Steve Smith, David Warner, Josh Heselwood, Spencer Johnson, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Tanvir Sangha, Matt Short .

    Why is the series important?

    This series is important for both the countries. Both India and Australia are among the strong contending teams for the World Cup. Where Australia will get a chance to understand the Indian conditions. At the same time, India will have a chance to test its players against a strong team. India would like to repeat the performance it has shown in the Asia Cup in this series. Therefore, this series is also being seen as the final dress rehearsal for the Cricket World Cup 2023 starting from October 5.

    These three things have to be kept in mind

    the rhythm must continue

    Entering the Australia series with a record eighth Asia Cup title, the Indian cricket team will be aiming to continue their winning streak. It is worth noting that the Rohit Sharma-led team has lost only one game in the Asia Cup 2023. Its aim will be to defeat Australia in the series and gain momentum in the Cricket World Cup, which is its next task. By winning this series, India can also reach the top in the ODI rankings.

    dew factor

    Given that the Cricket World Cup 2023 will be held in India during October-November, dew is expected to play an important role. This will be a good opportunity for India to test itself in adverse circumstances. Batting becomes much easier in such a scenario, but dew makes it difficult for teams to defend the total. India will be keen to test the performance of their bowling, especially spin, in the second innings.

    Return of injured players

    The performance of fit Shreyas Iyer will be under question while the return of injured player Akshar Patel will be awaited. Recently, India has seen some of its key players making a comeback from their respective injuries. KL Rahul and Jasprit Bumrah have made a great comeback. But a new set of injuries has again put his Cricket World Cup plans in jeopardy.