After a long wait, we finally will be the seeing the host nation play at the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. India is all set to lock horns with Australia in the ongoing World Cup on 8th October 2023 at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Led by talismanic skipper and player Rohit Sharma, India will be looking to continue their good run of form against the Ozzies. They outclassed them in the ODI series leading up to the World Cup and the score-line read 1-2.
Even though India had to deal with a bombshell in the form of Shubman Gill’s reports of being diagnosed with Dengue, India’s bench strength is equally strong. We expect Ishan Kishan to play if Gill isn’t fit before the toss.
In this article, we take a look at the top 3 vice-captain choices in Match 5 of the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup 2023:
1. Virat Kohli (India)
With an astounding average of 57.4, Virat Kohli has absolutely bossed this format. He is a demi-god in India and his popularity is second to none. The 34-year-old cricketer loves playing against Australia and will be a key figure to watch out for in the Indian camp in this ICC ODI World Cup 2023.
Kohli has already smashed 3 ODI centuries in 2023 and would be looking to add on to that illustrious list. He needs just 3 more centuries to complete 50 centuries in the ODI format.
2. Mitchell Starc (Australia)
While the entire world plays T20 franchise cricket to earn extra bucks, Mitchell Starc remains committed to his national duties. He hardly plays any T20 franchise cricket across the globe and that has resulted him in being fresh while playing for Australia.
Starc has always generated a lot of swing and with movement in the air and some help off the pitch, the Australian seamer can be deadly with the new ball. He can therefore be a great-choice vice-captain in your fantasy team.
3. Ravichandran Ashwin (India)
As Match 4 of the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup 2023 will be taking place at the spin-friendly conditions of the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, India would be heavily reliant on their spin trio in the form of Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav.
Having made a late dash to the Indian cricket team, Ashwin brings with himself a sea of experience and he will be crucial to India’s plans versus Australia in Chennai. Having played so much domestic cricket in Chennai and hailing from Chennai itself, Ashwin will be a doyen in the team.
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