The first match of the 3 ODI series (IND vs AUS) between India and Australia is to be at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Indian team captain Hardik Pandya has decided to bowl first after winning the toss. Hardik said that we will bowl first. It’s a nice track and the dew will have an effect as well. We think we will do well in the second innings.

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I got a break for a while, break is good for me so it gave me a chance to rest and improve. Every match and every format is important to play for India. This being the World Cup year, the ODI format is important. Hardik told that in the fast bowling department he will be himself and Mohammed Shami, Shardul Thakur and Mohammed Siraj. And in the spin department, Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja have got a chance.

Australia Captain Steve Smith Expressed Happiness After Losing the toss

At the same time, Australia captain Steve Smith expressed happiness over losing the toss. Happy to bat first as I didn’t know what to expect. We have to try our best to adjust to these conditions and get our combination right keeping the World Cup in mind. I think we did well in the back end of the BGT series. And there were a lot of new faces to choose from. At the same time, he informed that wicketkeeper Alex Carey has gone back due to illness and Josh Inglis has got a chance in his place. At the same time, David Warner also not fit.

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Playing XI of Both the Teams for the First ODI

India: Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Hardik Pandya (captain), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami.

Australia: Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wk), Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Shaun Abbott, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa.