IND vs AUS 1st ODI: Shubman Gill Vs Mitchell Starc To Glenn Maxwell vs Ravindra Jadeja; Key Battles To Watch Out For - In Pics

Due to Rohit and Kohli's absences from the first two ODIs, star opener Shubman Gill will be essential for India's top order. Mitchell Starc will be fired up as he will be facing Gill, who has been on song in all forms.

In the recently finished ODI series against South Africa, Australian opener David Warner hit two 50+ runs, including a tonne. Warner will take against Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, who dazzled during the Asia Cup, after facing a strong South African pace attack.

In ODIs, Maxwell averages a staggering 71.50 against Jadeja, but the latter has also removed Maxwell from the game twice. In the format, the Australian batter destroys Jadeja at a fantastic 120.16. (Image source: Twitter)

Steven Smith, the run-producing machine for Australia, will play his first ODI in six months. In the meantime, Ravindra Jadeja will be in charge of India's spin assault without wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav.

During the 2023 Asia Cup, Rahul displayed resiliency on Sri Lanka's twisting tracks. He is frequently praised for his skill in rotating the strike away from spinners. Rahul, who supports India's middle order in ODIs, will square off against Adam Zampa, a leg-spinner. (Image source: Twitter)