The first match of the Border Gavaskar Trophy Showdown between Team India and Australia will take place at Optus Stadium in Perth on Nov 22. Rohit Sharma will miss the match as captain due to the birth of his child, while Shubman Gill is out with an injury. Australia’s top order is weak, relying on Smith, Head, and Labuschagne, while India’s batting order faces a tough challenge. The pitch at Perth Stadium favors seamers, with bounce and speed challenging hitters, and the first inning score averages 456 runs. The predicted playing XIs include players like Usman Khawaja, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, and Pat Cummins.
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