India vs Australia 2023: India’s strongest predicted playing XI against Australia

Australia bounced back in their ongoing five-game T20I series after winning the third game of the series in Guwahati. With the series scored at 2-1 currently in favour of the hosts, India will look to close out the series by winning the fourth T20I on Friday, December 1 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur.

Here's India's Predicted XI against Australia: 

Openers: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal 

India will once again look to open with in-form batters Ruturaj Gaikwad and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Gaikwad was sensational for the Indian team in the third T20I, scoring an unbeaten 123 runs in just 57 deliveries. Gaikwad’s knock could help the Men in Blue post a mammoth total on the scoreboard.

Youngster Yashsavi Jaiswal has been in good form as well, managing just six runs in his previous outing. Jaiswal will be keen on improving and showcasing his skills against the Men in Yellow once again. As the game approaches, it could be interesting to see how Jaiswal bounces back in the fourth T20I.

Middle Order: Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shreyas Iyer, Rinku Singh

The middle order is where team India will look to improve. Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan could take the reins and go big. Kishan failed to perform in his previous outing as he bagged a duck and will hope to get some runs in Raipur.

Skipper Suryakumar Yadav could be one of the best players for India in the fourth T20I. He played a decent knock in the previous game, scoring 39 runs in 29 deliveries. He was one of the highest run-getters for India in the third T20I, and it could be interesting to see how he fares in the next game.

Ace Indian batter Shreyas Iyer could come in for the side in place of Tilak Varma. Iyer has been in sensational form and performed to the peak of his abilities in the recently concluded ODI World Cup 2023, and he will look to be on top of his game in the fourth T20I as well.

Rinku Singh has been a breakout star for the Indian team once again, proving highly influential in the finisher role. Rinku has been brilliant for the Men in Blue and will be will be keen on showcasing his prowess in Raipur. He scored 31 runs in nine deliveries in the second T20I but did not get the chance with the bat in the third T20I.

All-rounder: Axar Patel

Efficient with both the bat and the ball, Axar could be a crucial player in India’s success in the fourth T20I and their quest to clinch the series. Axar did not bat in the third game but took one wicket during the second innings.

Bowlers: Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, and Mukesh Kumar

Ravi Bishnoi has been in good form for the side, taking two wickets and conceding 32 runs in the third T20I. Bishnoi has showcased his class in the previous games as well, and it could be interesting to see how he fares in the upcoming game.

Arshdeep Singh will spearhead the pace attack for India in the fourth T20I. After taking one wicket in his previous game, the 24-year-old will look to improve and propel the side to the series win through his spell.

Avesh Khan could be another player who could make an impact for the Men in Blue in the upcoming game. The Indian bowlers failed to defend the total in the previous game and would want to put an improved show in the next clash.

Another change that India could look to make in the fourth T20I against Australia could be to bench Prasidh Krishna and include Mukesh Kumar back into the side. Mukesh missed the third game due to personal reasons, but his inclusion could benefit India as he has the ability to restrict runs and bowl in the death overs.

India’s predicted XI for the fourth T20I against Australia:

Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shreyas Iyer, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan 

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