Team India is looking to put behind the disappointment of the World Cup 2023 as they gear up for a five-match T20I series against Australia. The series will kick off on November 23 at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. The young Indian team will see three players from the World Cup squad in action, with Suryakumar Yadav leading the side in place of the injured Hardik Pandya. On the other side, seven Australian players have stayed back in India after the World Cup 2023 final win, with wicketkeeper-batter Matthew Wade captaining the side.
The ACA-VDCA Stadium pitch is in the spotlight as the two teams prepare for the crucial series. The stadium has hosted three T20I matches so far, with a seating capacity of around 28,000 spectators.
The pitch at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium is known to offer favorable bowling conditions and provides a challenging batting surface. Spinners have had a significant impact in previous matches, while fast bowlers with variations can also capitalize on the slow nature of the track.
India’s most recent T20I at the ACA-VDCA Stadium saw them defeat South Africa. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ishan Kishan were instrumental in India posting a score of 179, while Harshal Patel and Yuzvendra Chahal picked up four and three wickets respectively.
Moreover, the stadium holds records for both high and low scores in T20I matches, with India recording the highest score of 179/5 against South Africa in 2022, and bowling out Sri Lanka for just 82 runs in 2016, the lowest score at the venue.
Ruturaj Gaikwad is the leading run-scorer at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in T20Is, while bowlers such as Ashwin, Harshal, Chahal, and Bumrah have claimed the most wickets at this ground.
The first T20I between India and Australia has generated buzz, with the Dafabet odds predicting a victory for the visiting Australian team. Fans can also place their bets on the winners of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 and other cricket matches, offering a chance to engage in the action.