If India manages to win three out of the four Tests in this series, they will secure their spot in the final of the WTC. On the other hand, Australia has already confirmed their place in the championship final.

The ODI series, comprising three matches, will commence in Mumbai and will serve as crucial preparation for the upcoming ICC World Cup, scheduled to take place in India later this year.

For more information on the Australia tour of India 2023, you can find details about series predictions, team squads for Tests and ODIs, the full schedule, head-to-head stats, and key players.

During the second leg of the tour in March, India and Australia will face each other in the three-match ODI series. This series holds significance as all the teams are gearing up for the ICC World Cup 2023, and both Australia and India are considered top contenders.

In the previous ODI series between India and Australia, the Aussies emerged victorious with a 2-1 win at home. India’s most recent ODI series win against Australia came in 2019-20.

Looking at the head-to-head ODI records, Australia holds the advantage with 80 wins in 143 ODIs, while India has managed to win 53 matches, including 29 wins on Indian soil. When playing at Indian venues, the head-to-head stats are almost equal, with India securing 29 wins and Australia claiming 30 wins out of 64 matches.

Meanwhile, Sussex has managed two wins out of their four matches so far, placing them in the seventh position on the South Group points table. Their net run rate of -0.039 is the lowest among the four teams with four points. Sussex aims to not only secure a victory in this match but also improve their net run rate with a convincing win.

Pitch Analysis
The Rose Bowl is expected to provide a batting-friendly surface, enabling both teams to find it relatively easy to score runs throughout the match. However, the pacers might enjoy some advantage during the powerplay overs with the new ball.

Probable Playing XIs for HAM vs SUS
Hampshire:
Ben McDermott (wk), Nick Gubbins, Tom Prest, Joe Weatherley, Aneurin Donald, Liam Dawson (c), Ross Whiteley, James Fuller, Nathan Ellis, Chris Wood, Mason Crane

Sussex:
Luke Wright, Josh Philippe (wk), Tom Alsop, Ravi Bopara (c), Delray Rawlins, George Garton, Harrison Ward, Obed McCoy, Archie Lenham, Tymal Mills, Steven Finn

Probable Key Performers
Probable Standout Batsman of the Match: Josh Philippe

Coming off a match-winning innings of 70 runs from 43 balls against Somerset, the Australian batter, Josh Philippe, displayed an impressive strike rate of 162.79, contributing to Sussex’s formidable total of 216 runs. With 119 runs in four innings at an average of 29.75, Philippe has proven himself as a reliable run-scorer. Sussex will rely on him to deliver another match-winning performance in this crucial encounter.

Probable Star Bowler of the Match: Obed McCoy

After an impressive outing for the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, Obed McCoy made a strong start to this tournament by taking a five-wicket haul against Somerset. Conceding only 33 runs in four overs with an economy rate of 8.25, McCoy demonstrated his ability to deliver tight and impactful spells. Sussex hopes he will continue to showcase his skill and knack for taking wickets throughout the tournament.