St. Lucia

The Rohit Sharma-led Indian Team has a chance to knock Australia out of the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup. With the semis spot on the line and redemption in mind, India will be upbeat to end Australia’s campaign, with their match taking place in St Lucia on Monday (June 24).  

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Meanwhile, after Australia’s shocking loss at the hands of Afghanistan in the Group A Super 8 clash earlier, the only way they can cruise ahead is by beating India, something Aussie captain Mitchell Marsh is confident about.

Here is the match preview and result prediction of the India vs Australia Super 8 match in T20 WC.

Match Preview

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India vs Australia is a blockbuster tie any day of the week, and with what is on the line this time, it makes this a grander affair in St. Lucia in Super 8s. Meeting for the first time since the 50-over WC final on November 19 last year, where Australia crushed a billion hopes with a sixth world title, Team India is ready to give it back. 

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The unbeaten yet far-from-convincing Indian Team has won both games in Super 8s, beating Afghanistan and Bangladesh, respectively, but they are yet to confirm their place in the final four. Although they are sitting at the top of Group A ahead of this marquee clash, mathematically, India can still get ruled out from the semis race.

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However, looking at the positives, it begins from the number three position, where Rishabh Pant bats, with Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya adding value to the batting order. 

Though Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja are yet to come in handy with the ball, India will rely on its bowling trio of Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh and star performer Kuldeep Yadav to hit the final nail in the coffin.  

Australia not ready to bow out yet

The former champions will not bow down and let this opportunity go to waste. 

Despite losing to Afghanistan, they will still enter this contest as favourites, with a settled unit at the helm waiting to unleash, especially when the chips are down. Considering it is a do-or-die situation for them, Australians are bound to bring their A-game to the forum. 

Besides, the world cannot wait to witness a contest between Travis Head and Jasprit Bumrah, two superb performers from each camp.

Weather Report –

Rain will likely interrupt this marquee India vs Australia game in St. Lucia. 

Result Prediction –

Though Australia will be hungrier to beat India and seal their ticket for the final four, India’s run in this tournament gives them the edge over their mighty nemesis.

Predicted Playing XIs of both teams –

India – Rohit Sharma ©, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh

Australia – Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh ©, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade (wk), Tim David, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Adam Zampa