5 Reasons why Australia will defeat India in the T20I Series

#4 Unavailability of Hardik Pandya and omission of MS Dhoni

Virat Kohli will really miss the services of MS Dhoni and Hardik Pandya

Virat Kohli has always been an admirer of fast-bowling all-rounder Hardik Pandya and has always wanted him in his playing XI due to the balance he provides. Hardik was also the part of the Indian team when they played their last T20I series in Australia. He has the experience of playing in the Australian grounds something which his replacement may not.

Also, Pandya is one of the few Indian players who could strike the ball right from the first ball of his innings and also play vital innings in the death overs. His wicket-taking abilities helped India take crucial wickets in the middle overs.

However, he is injured currently and not touring Australia along with the Indian squad. Also, MS Dhoni was surprisingly omitted from the Australian series which might be a big loss for Indian side since he brought some much-needed experience to the table along with his extraordinary wicket-keeping skills.