After a storied, yet disappointing ODI series against Australia, where the Indian Cricket Team saw veterans return to the team but in a losing effort, the two cricketing giants will face off in a fiery T20I series.
With a fresh squad captained by Suryakumar Yadav, which also sees Jasprit Bumrah return to the fray, there are certain questions in regards to the exact combination of the 11 playing.
The Indian Cricket Team that won the 2025 Asia Cup saw the likes of Abhishek Sharma, Shubham Gill, and Kuldeep Yadav included in the side.
Is Sanju Samson Playing Today In 1st T20 vs AUS
However, there is one spot, for which two men are vying to fill it. That being the team’s wicketkeeper.
Sanju Samson and Jitesh Sharma. So, which of them made out into the playing XI for the first T20I against Australia?
This was a massive question before the team announcement. While Sanju played all the basis Cup matches and showed glimpses of his ability, he didn’t exactly set the works on fire in that tournament. This prompted many to argue that Jitesh Sharma should get an opportunity.
However, it was Sanju who made his way into the side again. The wicketkeeper/batter from Kerala plays in the middle order in the team, with his batting spot not fixed. While he is known for his exploits in the to order in the IPL, for India, he can bat anywhere from No.5 to No.7.
The first of five Australia vs India T20I will be played at the Manuka Oval in Griffith, a suburb outside the national capital Canberra. The home side won the toss and decided to bowl first
This is the Indian playing XI for this match –
Abhishek Sharma, Shubha Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah.
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