India vs Australia: ODI World Cup 2023 – In a massive boost for India’s preparation ahead of the ODI World Cup 2023, BCCI has confirmed the team’s three-match ODI series against Australia. The 50-over matches will be played after Asia Cup, which ends on September 17. BCCI secretary Jay Shah also confirmed the closing of media rights by August end. India vs Australia bilateral series will kick off Rohit Sharma & Co’s start of the new bilateral media rights cycle.
“The tender will be coming out soon. We’re planning to close the media rights process by August end,” BCCI secretary Jay Shah said on Wednesday.
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India vs Australia: Three-match ODI series against Australia great chance for India to prepare for World Cup
The series between India and Australia will take place after Asia Cup, which finishes on September 17. The three ODIs will be played ahead of World Cup warm-ups. The matches will be crucial for India as it aims to finetune the playing XI ahead of the World Cup. India are also set to kick off their World Cup campaign by playing against Australia on October 8 in Chennai.
Ahead of the blockbuster match, the three ODIs will give Rohit Sharma & Co a chance to identify the starting playing XI. With pitches in India aiding spinners more than pacers, it would not be a surprise if Rohit Sharma uses more slow bowlers in the form of Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Chahal, and Kuldeep Yadav.
India vs Australia head-to-head records
India have aced Australia 146 times in ODIs. The Men in Yellow hold the upper hand, winning 82 matches as opposed to India, who have won 54 matches. The last time these two met in a bilateral series in March 2023, Australia came on top winning 2-1. Revenge will be on the minds of Indians during the three-match ODI series in September.
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