India vs Australia Star Sports 6th ODI 2013: Preview

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What
Sixth ODI of the seven-match series between India and Australia
When
Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at 13:30 IST (08:00 GMT)
Where
Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur
The Teams
India
Two consecutive washouts have rendered this series a five-match affair, which means the Nagpur ODI will be decisive in determining the fate of the series. For India it is a must-win tie in order to stay alive in the series. Their chance of doing so will depend significantly on how well the bowlers perform. While the inclusion of Mohammad Shami will be a boost, India must bring in Bhuvneshwar Kumar back in place of Vinay Kumar. The spinners should have a role to play on the Nagpur track. The batting is expected to remain unchanged. (Also Read: We’re refreshed and positive: Ravichandran Ashwin)
Australia
With a 2-1 lead, the visitors will look to wrap up the series in Nagpur itself. Australia have been superior to their opposition in the bowling and fielding departments and it is this superiority that will give them an upper-hand in the remaining games as well. If Shane Watson gets back among runs and strengthens the middle-order, all the areas will be covered for the Aussies.
Key Players
India
Mohammad Shami’s inclusion in the Playing XI changed the face of India’s bowling in Ranchi. His speed, accuracy and the ability to first recognize the right length and then land the ball consistently there lends a lot of potency to the struggling bowling attack. India would hope he maintains his rhythm and gets rid of the in-form Aussie top-order, like he did in the fourth ODI.
Australia
In this series of run-fests, one bowler who has stood out is Mitchell Johnson. Although not the highest wicket-taker in the series so far, his contribution has been a major reason for Australia’s success. The fear and pressure he has generated with his fierce pace and bounce, has aided his pace bowling colleagues in extracting rewards at the other end. Johnson’s form will be crucial to Australia’s cause of winning the series.
Statistics
Matches at Nagpur
Mts
Won
Lost
Win%
India
3
1
2
33.33
Australia
2
1
1
50.00

Mts
Ind
Aus
Ind v Aus
1
1
0
India at Nagpur
Date
Opp
Batted 1st
Batted 2nd
Result
 12 Mar 2011
SA
Ind 296
SA 300-7
SA won by 3 wickets
 18 Dec 2009
SL
Ind 301-7
SL 302-7
SL won by 3 wickets
 28 Oct 2009
Aus
Ind 354-7
Aus 255
Ind won by 99 runs
Results at Nagpur
Mts
Won by side batting 1st
Won by side batting 2nd
6
2
4
Pace v Spin at Nagpur
Wkts
Avg
RPO
SR
Pace
50
38.04
5.86
38.90
Spin
33
38.51
5.25
43.96
Trivia
In five out of six matches played at this ground, side batting first put on a total of more than 290. The total was chased down on three occasions!
Ravindra Jadeja is the highest wicket-taker in ODIs this year with 41 wickets. These wickets have come at an average of 22.21 and economy of 3.96.
MS Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh need 2 and 31 runs respectively to complete 1000 ODI runs against Australia. Among the Indians only Sachin Tendulkar has reached 1000-run mark against Australia.
Squads
India: Mahendra Singh Dhoni  (Captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Ravindra Jadeja, R. Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Ishant Sharma, Vinay Kumar, Amit Mishra, Ambati Rayudu, Mohammed Shami, Jaydev Unadkat
Australia: George Bailey (Captain), Nathan Coulter-Nile, Xavier Doherty, James Faulkner, Callum Ferguson, Aaron Finch, Brad Haddin, Moises Henriques, Phil Hughes, Mitchell Johnson, Glenn Maxwell, Clint McKay, Adam Voges, Shane Watson.

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