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Australia vs India 1st T20I Predictions - Tilak Varma to keep India on winning path

Simon Lewis
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In the upcoming India vs Australia cricket match, experts are leaning towards an Indian victory. Tilak Varma is anticipated to be the top scorer for India, showcasing his strong potential. On the Australian side, Mitchell Marsh stands out as a key player, with high expectations for him to be the best batter. Additionally, Varma is favored to be the Player of the Match. These predictions promise an exciting contest between the two teams, with individual performances likely playing a pivotal role.

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  • Tilak Varma has scored 49*, 69* & 94 in his last three innings.
  • Mitchell Marsh hit seven sixes in his 52-ball 103* against New Zealand.
  • Can India make it four T20I wins on the bounce against Australia?
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Tilak Varma hits out against Pakistan. (credit: Sajjad Hussain / Getty Images)

Australia vs India Predictions


Australia won the recent Asia Cup without losing a match and are the undoubted top T20 side in the world. Australia are still juggling their formations around and haven’t settled on a winning combination, so I don’t see them having the game to beat India.
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  • India’s Tilak Varma top-scored with 69* off 53 balls in the Asia Cup final vs Pakistan.
  • India’s Abhishek Sharma has scored 75 & 61 in his last 5 innings.
  • Australia’s Mitchell Marsh has scored 103*, 46* & 41 in his last 5 innings.
  • Australia’s Matthew Short has scored 74 & 30 in his last 2 innings.

Head-to-Head


India have won four and lost one of their last five T20Is against Australia, including the last three in a row.

Australia Form


After losing to South Africa in the 2nd T20I of their series, Australia bounced back to beat them in the decider to clinch the series 2–1, before beating New Zealand twice to win their next series 2-0. 

Australia clinched the series 2-0 when they beat New Zealand by three wickets in the 3rd T20I at Mount Manganui. Sean Abbott (3/25) starred with the ball as they restricted New Zealand to 156/9 off their 20 overs.

Mitchell Marsh was at his dominant best, scoring 103* off 52 balls to guide his side to victory with three wickets and two overs to spare. 

Australia Team News


All-rounder Cameron Green is being rested with an eye on the Ashes. Star spinner Adam Zampa is also missing from this series as he is on paternity leave. Matthew Kuhnemann will be coming in for Zampa. 

India Form


India completed an undefeated campaign in the Asia Cup when they beat Pakistan by five wickets in the final.   

Kuldeep Yadav (4/30) starred with the ball as India bowled Pakistan out for 146 off 19.1 overs. 

India found themselves in trouble at 20/3 after four overs, before Tilak Varma hit four sixes in his undefeated 53-ball innings off 69 balls to drive India to the win.

India Team News


India have a major boost with Jasprit Bumrah coming back into the squad after being rested for the ODI series that Australia won 2-1.

Verdict

I am backing India to win. I am also backing Tilak Varma to top score for India.

Mitchell Marsh is a good bet to top score for Australia.
         
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