IND vs AUS 1st ODI Dream11 Prediction: Top 3 Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

The three-match ODI series between India (IND) and Australia (AUS) will begin on Friday, September 22 at the IS Bindra PCA Stadium in Mohali. This series serves as an ideal dress rehearsal for the ICC World Cup 2023, beginning on October 5.

Australia is rolling into the series after a bit of a hiccup against South Africa, but they are determined to bounce back with a vengeance. Their star players, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Glenn Maxwell, and Pat Cummins, got the green light for fitness, but the first game will miss Smith, Starc, and Maxwell due to precautions. Pat Cummins, though, is raring to play all three matches. In addition, the return of Cameron Green from injury is a massive boost for them.

On the other hand, team India is using this series to rest their top guns and test the mettle of their World Cup squad members. KL Rahul takes charge as captain for the first two ODI matches while Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav, and Hardik Pandya are given rest. They will return to the side for the third ODI.

India’s major worries revolve around Ravindra Jadeja’s batting form and the potential need for a replacement for Axar Patel if he isn’t fit for the World Cup. The management has called up Ravichandran Ashwin and Washington Sundar, both of whom will be eager to step up and bolster their chances of making it into the World Cup squad.

Ahead of the first ODI in Mohali, let’s take a look at three players you can pick as captain or vice-captain for your Dream11 team for the IND vs AUS:

KL Rahul – 8.5 Credits

KL Rahul, riding high on confidence from his jaw-dropping century against Pakistan in the 2023 Asia Cup, is no stranger to the Mohali pitch. Back in his Punjab Kings days in the Indian Premier League, he practically owned this turf, racking up runs left and right. You can rely on him to fetch you points in the IND vs AUS match in Mohali.

KL Rahul ODI Records

Mat	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	100	50
58	2155	112	46.8	86.8	6	13

Stats as of 22 September 2023

Shubman Gill – 9 Credits

Shubman Gill is absolutely on fire with the bat. The Indian opener has recently dominated the Asia Cup 2023, emerging as the top run-getter with a whopping 302 runs in six matches at a jaw-dropping average of 75.50. He has become a true all-format star for India and is set to be a linchpin in the upcoming two months. You can trust him for the vice-captaincy role for your IND vs AUS clash.

Shubman Gill ODI Records

Mat	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	100	50
33	1739	208	64.4	102.0	5	8

Stats as of 22 September 2023

Mohammed Siraj – 9 Credits

Mohammed Siraj was like a hurricane in the Asia Cup 2023 final, leaving Sri Lanka in ruins. The right-arm quick unleashed mayhem with figures of 6/21 in his seven-over spell, including an incredible four-wicket over.

Mohammed Siraj ODI Records

Mat	Maiden	Wkts	Econ	BBI	4W	5W
29	23	53	4.76	6/21	2	1

Stats as of 22 September 2023

Sri Lanka crumbled to a mere 50 runs, a target India breezed through. Not to forget, he’s currently the ICC’s number one ODI bowler, and you can bet he’s hungry to prove why once more. With Mohali’s favourable conditions for fast bowlers, you can rely on him for the upcoming IND vs. AUS clash.