Hosts India will face off against Kangaroos in their first encounter of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) in Chennai. At the toss, Cummins opted to bat first. In an unfortunate turn of events, Gill has been tested positive for dengue.

The Ozs will be led by Pat Cummins and his squad includes Steve Smith, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Sean Abbott, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitch Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa and Mitchell Starc. It has not been so long since the two sides met. After clinching the Asia Cup, India defeated Australia by 2-1 in ODIs at home.