India v Australia 2nd Quarterfinal at Motera – Battle for semifinal spot

Pitch and Conditions

The Pitch at Motera looks dry and flat. So team winning the toss is likely to have bat first and put the opposition under pressure by putting up big score on the board. In later part of the inning spinner is likely to get purchase from the wicket, so toss will play an important part in this game.

Likely Playing XI for both teams (Match is schedule to begin at 14:30 PM India Time)

Virendra Sehwag is yet to declare himself fit but decision on him will be taken just before the game, if he is declared unfit then India is likely to go with same XI otherwise Virat Kohli or Suresh Raina any one of these two is likely to miss the game.

Australia on the other hand look to play with four seem attack, which means John Hastings is likely to get the game. Also Cameron White who is struggling with form may be replaced by David Hussey because he will add new dimension to the team by providing spinning option.

India: Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, Gautam Gambhir, Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni (Captain & WK), Yusuf Pathan, Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, R Ashwin, Munaf Patel.

Australia: Brad Haddin (WK), Shane Watson, Ricky Ponting (Captain), Michael Clarke, David Hussey, Michael Hussey, Steve Smith, John Hastings, Brett Lee, Mitchell Johnson, Shaun Tait.