The Australia Tour of India 2023 reaches its pivotal moment on December 1, as Australia takes on India in the fourth T20I at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. With the series currently poised at 2-1 in India’s favor, the upcoming match holds immense significance for both teams. Australia, fresh off their ICC ODI World Cup victory, will be eager to level the series, while India will seek to extend their lead and secure a resounding series victory.
Australia’s return of marquee players following their ODI World Cup triumph adds a new dimension to the contest. However, the inclusion of several replacements, less experienced in T20I cricket, could potentially work in India’s favor.
The third T20I witnessed a thrilling chase by Australia, who successfully chased down India’s target of 222, thanks to a scintillating century from Glenn Maxwell. Ruturaj Gaikwad’s brilliant 123-run knock for India had earlier set the stage for a competitive contest.
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Given the high stakes and unpredictable nature of T20I cricket, predicting a clear winner is a challenging task. However, India’s experience and home advantage could give them a slight edge over a relatively inexperienced Australian side. The fourth T20I promises to be an exciting affair, with both teams striving to gain the upper hand and secure a crucial victory in this closely contested series.
India
Shreyas Iyer, who was included in the squad for the last two T20Is, is expected to slot seamlessly into the playing XI. Mukesh Kumar, who rejoined the squad after missing the third T20I due to personal reasons, is likely to reclaim his place in the XI, potentially replacing Prasidh Krishna. This move would pave the way for Avesh Khan, who featured in the third T20I, to retain his spot. Deepak Chahar, who has been added to the squad, presents an additional option for the Indian team.
Probable XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan(w), Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar
Australia
Australia’s middle order is set to undergo a significant transformation with the departures of Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, and Marcus Stoinis. Chris Green is poised to make his debut for Australia in this crucial match. Kane Richardson was unable to complete his quota of overs in the previous match, forcing Glenn Maxwell to bowl the final over. Richardson’s fitness status remains uncertain, but Australia possesses ample reinforcements in their squad to cover for his potential absence.
Probable XI: Travis Head, Matt Short, Aaron Hardie, Ben McDermott, Matthew Wade(w/c), Tim David, Chris Green, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Jason Behrendorff, Tanveer Sangha
Fantasy XI Suggestion 1:
Ishan Kishan, Travis Head (c), Suryakumar Yadav, Ruturaj Gaikwad (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mathew Short, Axar Patel, Aaron Hardie, Nathan Ellis, Ravi Bishnoi, Jason Behrendorff
Fantasy XI Suggestion 2:
Ishan Kishan, Mathhew Wade, Travis Head, Suryakumar Yadav, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Aaron Hardie, Nathan Ellis, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Jason Behrendorff
