India vs Australia Weather and Pitch Report: Rain Threatens T20 World Cup Super 8 Match
11th Match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024’s Super Eight stage will see Australia facing India at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia, today. In their previous match, Australia was defeated by Afghanistan by 21 runs, with Glenn Maxwell being the standout fantasy player, scoring 95 points. Meanwhile, India secured a 50-run victory against Bangladesh, with Kuldeep Yadav topping the fantasy charts with 105 points.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium is known for its balance. The average first-innings score over the past 20 matches is 115 runs. Teams batting first have won 40% of the games, indicating that the toss may not heavily influence the decision to bat or bowl.
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Weather Report
Expected temperature around 29.08°C with 77% humidity and winds at 8.52 m/s. Cloud cover is anticipated, potentially aiding pace bowlers with some movement. Light rain is forecasted, which could disrupt the play.
Pace or Spin
Pacers have taken 75% of the wickets at this venue, making them valuable picks for fantasy teams. The trend is likely to continue, favoring fast bowlers.
Head to Head
In the last 31 matches played between Australia and India, Australian bowlers have been the top fantasy point earners, while Indian batters have led in scoring points for their team.
AUS vs IND Fantasy Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
Marcus Stoinis
Consistent in fantasy points with an average of 58 over the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. He has scored 167 runs and taken eight wickets in the last six matches.
Virat Kohli
A valuable addition to the fantasy team, creating an average of 43 points in the last 10 games with a fantasy rating of 8.5. He has scored 66 runs in the recent five matches.
Axar Patel
An all-rounder averaging 55 fantasy points over the last 10 games with a fantasy rating of 8.5. He has scored 35 runs and taken four wickets in three innings.
Hardik Pandya
A safe pick, averaging 66 points in the last 10 games with a rating of 8.3. He has scored 89 runs at a strike rate of 141.26 and taken eight wickets.
Travis Head
A top-order batter averaging 32 points in the last 10 games with a rating of 8.2. He has scored 179 runs in the last six matches at a strike rate of 151.69.
