India Vs Asutralia: IND vs AUS, ODI World Cup: When and where to watch, date, time, live telecast, predicted playing XIs, venue

NEW DELHI: The anticipation in the cricketing world is reaching a fever pitch as Rohit Sharma prepares to lead his Indian team into the high-stakes World Cup campaign against Australia on Sunday. With billions of passionate fans behind them, the Indian cricket team is set to embark on a thrilling journey, brimming with audible expectations.
For sports aficionados, the recent Asian Games campaign, where India secured over 100 medals, served as a delightful appetiser.Now, they eagerly await the main course, expecting nothing short of excellence from their beloved national cricket team, which enjoys an unrivalled following in the country.

Australia, led by the affable Pat Cummins, presents a formidable challenge. They are a tenacious and admired team, prepared for a fierce battle at the Chepauk Stadium, a venue steeped in cricketing history. The ground has witnessed epic clashes between these two cricketing giants, from the memorable tied Test of 1986 to the closely contested Reliance Cup game the following year, and the historic 2001 Test series-decider.

While India boasts a world-class batting lineup, Australia possesses a formidable pace attack. However, the question looming large is whether Australia’s fast bowlers can endure the sweltering Chennai heat, making it a million-dollar query.
This Indian cricket team comprises 15 diverse individuals, each with their unique character and qualities, united by a common goal. Their skipper, aged 36, is well aware that his legacy will be defined by whether he can hoist the coveted World Cup trophy on November 19th, a dream that millions of cricket fans in India fervently share.

Here’s everything you need to know about the ICC ODI World Cup match between India and Australia:
What: India vs Australia, 2023 ODI World Cup 5th Match
When: October 8 (Sunday)
Where: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Time: 2:00 pm (IST)
Where to watch: Live stream/telecast on Disney Hotstar and Star Sports Networks
Where to follow Live: Timesofindia.com/sports
Playing XI (Likely):
India: Rohit Sharma (captain), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.
Australia: Pat Cummins (c), Steve Smith, Alex Carey (wk), Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Mitch Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis, David Warner, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc.