5 Key battles to watchout for in the India-Australia series

The first ever India v Australia ODI series in Australia is just about to start. Coming into the ODI format after a win in Test series against South Africa, India want to continue their winning streak and want to start this year with a win. While hosts, needless to say, are seated comfortably at the top of the rankings table, courtesy to top class players. Australia will want to continue their winning run as they are unbeaten in last 14 ODIs at home.

While these factors are on one side, on the other side we have the individual battles between the players taking the field. For instance, Rohit Sharma is hitting sixes in matches like he is hitting those in the nets, while Smith is busy in collecting runs silently. Jadeja is returning to the ODI team with 23 wickets in 4 Test matches which he played against South Africa while Warner is waiting to welcome him. Here are the 5 Key battles to watchout for in the India-Australia series.

1. Aaron Finch v Rohit Sharma:

This ‘opening’ clash shall be a vital match decider for both the teams. The ever-impressive Indian right-hander Rohit Sharma has been the key member of the Indian batting lineup ever since he has taken a role of opening the batting while Finch, undoubtedly, is Rohit’s counterpart in the Australian side.

Both the players share the trait that they have mastered the art of soaking up the pressure and playing an aggressive innings at the start to give their respective teams a decent start. Rohit likes Australia as an opponent and that fact we all know but his poor streak of runs in the longer version of cricket in last series against South Africa has pushed the him into a bit of pressure and the need to get back into runs is elevating day by day.

It is on these two that their respective team’s chances of getting off to a good start resides. A battle between Rohit and Finch has never been witnessed before and might prove to be one of the toughest if both get the momentum going.