India and Australia will face each other in the five match ODI series starting from 17th September 2017 at Chennai. With both teams eyeing number 1 ranked position in 50 overs format, it promises to be a cracking series with top quality batsmen on each side.
India is high on confidence whitewashing Sri Lanka in all formats while Australia lost a test match against Bangladesh. Here we look at the top 5 players to watch out for in India-Australia ODI series.
- Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli scored 2 centuries in the last two One day internationals against Sri Lanka. He has a good record against Australia with 5 centuries to his name. With 30 centuries in ODI format, the Indian captain would be looking big runs at the number and help team India to win matches on his own. Last time India played Australia at home, Virat Kohli scored the fastest ton by an Indian player. With lots at stake, the best batsman in the world would be looking to play with positive intent.
- David Warner
David Warner another explosive batsman will play an important role in the ODI series against India. He has not played an ODI match in India but his experience of Indian Premier League will help the opener. With possible good batting conditions, he needs to provide good starts to the team which will put pressure on the Indian team.
- Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma another explosive opener has a great record against the Australian attack. Last time in 2013, he scored 209 runs in the deciding One day international at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru and helped India to post a massive total. If he stays at the crease for a longer time, then he could damage the opposition team morale. Last year too, Rohit Sharma scored 171* at Perth but would not enough to help team India win.
With no Shikhar Dhawan for the first three ODI matches, it is on Rohit Sharma to provide a solid base for the team to post a massive total.
- Steve Smith
Australian captain Steve Smith is one of the best batsmen in the current squad. He bats at number 3 and makes sure that the team scores big runs. His record against India is great. With a confident Indian side who whitewashed Sri Lanka 5-0 in ODI series, Steve Smith needs to score big runs if Australia has to put any pressure on the top quality batting line of India.
- Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah was the star for India in ODI Series against Sri Lanka picking 15 wickets. He bowled with good aggression and bowled Yorkers at will. His ability to surprise the batsmen with good variations makes him a dangerous bowler.
He would play a key role in the ODI series against Australia to provide early wickets and also show his class in the death overs, picking wickets which would help India to win the series.