Indian cricket legends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are going to return to the field through a three-match ODI series against Australia. The first match of the ODI series is to be held on Sunday (19 October) at Optus Stadium in Perth. This will be the first match between Virat and Rohit for India after the Champions Trophy 2025 final.
Fans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma They are excited to see the players playing, but their happiness can be spoiled by the rain. According to the Meteorological Department, the probability of rain in Perth on Sunday is 63 percent, so there is every possibility of interruption in the match. According to accuweather.com, there is a possibility of rain before the start of the match (11:30 am local time). Then even during the match the forecast of rain is more than 35 percent. In such a situation, the match may stop again and again, which will cause disappointment to both the players and the spectators.
Considering the possibility of rain, the team winning the toss would like to bowl first so that it can take advantage of the conditions. The pitch of Perth is considered a paradise for fast bowlers. The pitch here provides both bounce and swing to the bowlers, so it will not be easy for the batsmen to stay on the crease. Batsmen will initially have to play shots only after understanding the speed and bounce of the pitch. So far, only three One Day International matches have been played at the Optus Stadium in Perth, out of which the teams batting second won twice.
Rohit-Virat have practiced vigorously
Virat Kohli And Rohit Sharma has worked hard in the nets before the start of the ODI series. During the training session held at Optus Stadium, both the batsmen tried to regain their old rhythm. On the first day, Kohli batted for about 30 minutes and Rohit for about 40 minutes. In the beginning both of them did not seem to be in that much rhythm, but gradually they picked up their pace. Team India’s all-rounder Akshar Patel had said in the press conference on Friday that both Rohit and Kohli looked very sharp and fit in the practice session, due to which the expectations about them have increased further.
On the bouncy pitch of Perth, India can go with three fast bowlers Mohammad Siraj, Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana. Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav will be in the spin department, while the responsibility of batting will mainly be on Rohit and Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul. The matches between Australia and India have always been high-voltage. This time the match is on Australian soil, where the pitches are considered favorable for fast bowlers.
The return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli is like a celebration not only for Team India but for the entire cricket world. Both players have experience, class and leadership ability, but the weather and pitch in Perth could prove to be their first big test. If the weather is good in the first ODI, fans will be able to see Rohit’s pull shots and Kohli’s cover drives.
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