1st ODI AUS vs IND Fantasy 11 Dream 11

There are very few rivalries in cricket,which are as exciting as the rivalry between India vs Australia. The rivalry has taken a great leap in the last decade,since the emergence of Kohli, Smith, Warner, Rohit etc. What will make this more exciting is that 50% of spectators are allowed in the stadium, which means there will be real crowd cheering for their teams, instead of fake noise of crowd. This match is going to play on Sydney cricket ground in Sydney. The average score on this ground is 277. So, expect contest between bat and ball to be equal. So, let's start and pick our Fantasy 11/Dream 11 for the match of the year.

Batsmen & wk:- kl Rahul, Virat Kohli, David Warner, Marnus labuschange, Steve Smith.

No brainer for Rahul. He's been in terrific form in the recent IPL,plus he'll keep wickets. In the intrasquad match, Kohli looked in superb touch and score some 90 odd runs,in 60 odd balls. Plus he's second highest run getter against Aussies only after Rohit Sharma. I think the new ball ballers for both the teams will have upper hand against batsmen. And since David Warner is more compact in playing new ball than finch, I select Warner over finch. No need to mention why is Smith in Fantasy 11/Dream 11. Labuschange was in superb form in Australia's Sheffield shield tournament, so expect him to continue his good form against India.

All-rounders:- Marcus stoinis,Ravindra Jadeja.

Jadeja is highest wicket taker against australia in india vs australia ODIs. Plus he's handy with the bat lower down the order. Stoinis had a great IPL this year, both with bat and ball. So expect same from him in this series. Reason for not including Hardik and Maxwell is that Hardik might only bat and given poor form of Maxwell in recent times, it's quite a risk.

Bowlers:- Jasprit bumrah, Mitchell Starc, yuzi chahal, Adam zampa.

Bumrah has been spearhead for india in last 2-3 years. Plus he had a wonderful IPL. So expect him to be in wickets tally in this series. Mitchell Starc has very good record against India in white ball cricket. Also india batters have difficulty against left arm bowlers. And last two bowlers will be chahal and zampa. The only reason I've picked them, is because they're leg-spinners. Both are top quality bowlers and wicket takers. It's quite a dare not to pick bowlers like shami and Cummins. But, my instincts and gut says to stick with chahal and zampa.

Fantasy 11/Dream 11:- Warner, Kohli,Smith, labuschange,kl Rahul, stoinis, Jadeja, Starc, chahal,zampa, bumrah.

My captain for this match would be Virat Kohli and vice captain would be Marcus labuschange.