Australia vs India 2018-19, 1st ODI: Australia's predicted playing XI

Spinner - Adam Zampa

Adam Zampa

Adam Zampa could edge Lyon for the spinner's spot, considering the latter's workload and the former's great form in the Big Bash league. While Lyon has failed in limited overs games, Zampa has provided a few memorable performances and has been doing a good job for the Melbourne Stars. He gave the Indian batsmen a lot of trouble during the T20I series and Australia would certainly want some of that from him this match.

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Fast bowlers - Jhye Richardson, Peter Siddle and Billy Stanlake

Billy Stanlake can be the differential for Australia this series

Jhye Richardson has been exciting to watch with his energy and sprightly self on the pitch. He has certainly earned his spot in the team and being a relatively unknown entity, he can surprise the Indian batsmen on the day of the match. Right now, he seems on course to edge his Perth Scorchers teammate Jason Behrendorff for a spot in the starting lineup.

Peter Siddle will be the more experienced pacer in this trio and he is set to get a spot in the ODI team after Australia chose not to play him for the 4th Test. Someone who has played a lot of cricket wearing the Baggy Green, Siddle seems to have reborn in his new death-bowling role for the Adelaide Strikers. He will look to have a crack at the Indian batsmen at the start before coming back when the team is in need of wickets.

Billy Stanlake will be the X-factor for the Aussie pace attack with his enormous figure and height which allows him to extract the extra bounce and seam off the wicket. He was a threat in the T20 format against India and will certainly look to put the Indian batsmen under pressure with his pace especially when the ball is new