India's Predicted XI vs Australia, 1st ODI: Ravichandran Ashwin Or Washington Sundar? Who Will Get A Chance?

After successfully clinching the Asia Cup 2023 title with a dominating win over Sri Lanka, Team India is all set to face Australia in the three-match ODI series. The first ODI match will be played on Friday at the IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali. For the first two matches, the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Kuldeep Yadav, and Hardik Pandya have been rested. In the absence of skipper Rohit, wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul will be donning the captain's hat. Shreyas Iyer's dodgy match-fitness will be put to ultimate test while Suryakumar Yadav will be desperate to alter a dismal ODI record.

Here is what we think could be India's playing XI for the 1st ODI match against Australia -

Shubman Gill:The young opener battled through a brief rough phase and roared back to form in the Asia Cup 2023. Gill played a total of six matches and emerged as the highest run-scorer with 302 runs to his name. He also registered two half-centuries and will now aim to carry on his fiery form in the ODIs against Australia.

Ishan Kishan:The wicketkeeper-batter impressed everyone with his brilliant knock of 82 runs against Pakistan in the group stage match of Asia Cup. Known for his aggressive batting performances, Kishan will be a strength for India, especially in the absence of Rohit.

KL Rahul (c):KL Rahul will be leading Team India for the first two ODIs as skipper Rohit has been benched. The 31-year-old batter stunned everyone with his fiery knock of 111* against Pakistan in the Super Four stage. He also donned the wicketkeeper's gloves and did a good job behind the stumps.

Shreyas Iyer:Iyer had been really unfortunate for the past few months as he encountered many injuries on his way. After recovering from his injury, he once again picked up a