IND vs AUS Pitch Report: In what will be a must-win clash for Australia, they will lock horns against an unbeaten India side in much-anticipated Super 8 encounter at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia. The pitch at the venue has been a haven for batters throughout the T20 World Cup 2024, boasting the highest average first-innings score of the tournament (188.4 runs).
India vs Australia pitch report: What would be an ideal total in St. Lucia?
Fans can expect a flurry of sixes and boundaries as batters from both sides look to dominate from the outset. The toss will undoubtedly be a crucial factor, with the team winning it likely to opt to bat first and put up a daunting total on the scoreboard. While the average first-innings total here is near 190, anything above 180 could put huge pressure on the chasing side. However, bowlers shouldn’t be completely discounted. While the pitch favors willow-wielders, spinners can get hold of the situation as well, given that this will be a morning game (10:30 am Local).
Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium T20 stats
| Total Matches | 23 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 12 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 11 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 166 |
| Highest Successful Chase | 197/7 |
| Highest Score | 218/5 |
| Lowest Score | 105/10 |
While India have been ruthless in their march thus far, Australia endured a shocking defeat to a resurgent Afghanistan unit recently. The Kangaroos, who are the reigning champions in the other two formats, would be itching to make amends. A loss here for Australia could game over for them, given Afghanistan topples Bangladesh in their next match.
