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<\/p>\nIndia start their World Cup campaign against Australia on Sunday <\/p>\n
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India will take on Australia in their first match as tournament hosts of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.<\/p>\n
The stadium is expected to be sold out for the clash as India head into the tournament looking for their first 50-over World Cup trophy since 2011. Rohit Sharma\u2019s side will be supported by the crowd, but also will have to contend with the expectation of a nation on their shoulders, especially as they currently rank first in the ICC ODI rankings.<\/p>\n
Sachin Tendulkar spoke during the tournament opener on Wednesday about how sometimes the team have to remember that hundreds of millions are behind them rather than sitting on their shoulders.<\/p>\n
Australia lost the pre-tournament series in India against Rohit Sharma\u2019s side, but as the England defeat to New Zealand has shown, the bilateral series results can have little effect on the outcome of a World Cup clash. India will also be hoping their side is up to full fitness.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s everything you need to know: Get all the latest cricket world cup betting sites offers <\/em>here.<\/em><\/p>\n When is India vs Australia?<\/strong><\/p>\n The Cricket World Cup fixture starts at 9.30am BST (or 2pm local time) on Sunday 8 October in Chennai.<\/p>\n How can I watch it?<\/strong><\/p>\n India vs Australia will be shown live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Cricket, with coverage starting from 9am.<\/p>\n For those in India, Star Sports will be showing the match in five different languages on TV.<\/p>\n The game can also be streamed online on the Disney+Hotstar app or website.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re travelling abroad and want to watch major sporting events, you might need a VPN to unblock your streaming app. Our VPN roundup is here to help: get great deals on the <\/em>best VPNs<\/em> in the market. Viewers using a VPN need to make sure that they comply with any local regulations where they are and also with the terms of their service provider.<\/em><\/p>\n Team news<\/strong><\/p>\n India might have to play without Shubman Gill in their first game, with the opener reportedly suffering from a fever that could be dengue. Gill missed team training sessions on Wednesday and Thursday.<\/p>\n All-rounder Marcus Stoinis is doubtful for Australia\u2019s first match with a hamstring injury, and a late call is expected to be made over his fitness.<\/p>\n Adam Zampa has missed the last three matches to manage his workload, while Travis Head fractured his hand during the pre-tournament series and is expected to miss the early stages of the World Cup.<\/p>\nRecommended<\/h3>\n
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