Preview: Locking horns with an inexperienced side is not an ideal preparation for the real test ahead but Australia would look to get into the groove and be ready for the five-match ODI series against India when they take on a relatively weak Board President’s XI, in Chennai on Tuesday. The Australians, led by Steve Smith, arrived here from Bangladesh after drawing a two-Test series and the match on Tuesday would give them opportunity to at least switch to the One-day format. The reigning 50-over World Champions have struggled to counter spin and captain Steve Smith has admitted it will a big challenge for them to adapt to spin-friendly conditions. [caption id=“attachment_4034141” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] Australia are looking to flex their muscles ahead of the five-match ODI series against India. Twitter/@CricketAus[/caption] The line-up that they face has only one capped player in captain Gurkeerat Singh Mann. He played three ODIs against Australia early in 2016 and has since remained on the fringes after that. With most of the Indian players involved in Duleep Trophy, the selectors had to name an XI comprising of relatively unknown players but it is a chance that they would relish because it is not often that they get to face international opposition. More than Australia, it’s the Board President XI players, who will be richer in gaining experience. Australia skipper Smith and his deputy David Warner, who scored two centuries in Bangladesh, are the key batsmen for the side. Smith would hope that experienced Aaron Finch, Glenn Maxwell and others also step up. There are plenty of all-rounders in the visitors camp - James Faulkner, Marcus Stoinis, Nathan Coulter-Nile, who all have the experience of playing on Indian pitches, courtesy IPL. A good show in the practice game would put them ahead in the race to win a spot in the starting XI for the first ODI on Sunday. For Maxwell and wicket-keeper Matthew Wade, the series would be crucial as they had an average tour of Bangladesh. Smith has already said that performances in this series would count as the selectors look to identify the player to fill the vital No.6 spot in the Test team and the keeper’s slot for the Ashes, which that begin in November. While the warm-up tie presents a chance to the batsmen to get some game time ahead of the first ODI, the bowlers would be aiming to find their rhythm early and adapt to the humid Indian conditions. For the home players such as Rahul Tripathi, Nitish Rana and Washington Sundar, who have performed well in the IPL, taking on the Australians would be a big challenge. Local lad Sundar said he was excited to play against Smith after having played under his captaincy at Rising Pune Supergiant this year. The lanky all-rounder had made an impact with the ball in the IPL. Another Tamil Nadu player Rahil Shah is part of the squad and the left-arm spinner, who was kept out of the state team after a few games in the previous Ranji Trophy season, would be eager to showcase his skills. Squads: Australia: Steve Smith (C), David Warner, Ashton Agar, Hilton Cartwright, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Patrick Cummins, James Faulkner, Aaron Finch, Travis Head, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade (WK), Adam Zampa and Kane Richardson. Board President XI Team: Gurkeerat Singh Mann (Captain), Rahul Tripathi, Mayank Agarwal, Shivam Chaudhary, Washington Sundar, Nitish Rana, Govind Poddar, Shreevats Goswami, Rahil Shah, Akshay Karnewar, Kulwant Khejroliya, Kushang Patel, Avesh Khan and Sandeep Sharma. With inputs from PTI
Highlights, Indian Board President's XI vs Australia warm-up match: Stoinis, Agar star in visitors' 103-run win
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Australia win by 103 runs. Steve Smith and co. warm up for their ODI series against India with a crushing win against BPXI
Ashton Agar finishes with figures of 8.2-1-44-4.
WICKET! Over: 48.2 Rahil Shah 3(10) ct Hilton Cartwright b Ashton Agar, Board President XI 244/10 @paytm #BPXIvAUS
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WICKET! Over: 43.5 A K Karnewar 40(28) ct Glenn Maxwell b James Faulkner, Board President XI 222/9 @paytm #BPXIvAUS
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Board President XI 205/8 in 40.1 Overs @paytm #BPXIvAUS Scorecard:https://t.co/3Xkr70XV0i
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End Of Over 40 - Board President XI 199/8, Need 149 Run(s) to Win, K D Patel 16(18) A K Karnewar 25(17) @paytm #BPXIvAUS
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End Of Over 40 - Board President XI 199/8, Need 149 Run(s) to Win, K D Patel 16(18) A K Karnewar 25(17) @paytm #BPXIvAUS
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Wickets continue to tumble in Chennai. Ashton Agar has three and BPXI are 8-162 after 36 overs #BPXIvAUS #INDvAUS
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WICKET! Over: 33.4 M S Washington Sundar 11(11) ct Ashton Agar b Kane Richardson, Board President XI 156/8 @paytm #BPXIvAUS
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Board President XI 152/7 in 33.1 Overs @paytm #BPXIvAUS Scorecard:https://t.co/3Xkr70XV0i
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WICKET! Over: 32.5 Govinda Poddar 0(4) ct Steven Smith b Ashton Agar, Board President XI 148/7 @paytm #BPXIvAUS
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WICKET! Over: 32.1 Gurkeerat Mann 27(43) ct James Faulkner b Ashton Agar, Board President XI 148/6 @paytm #BPXIvAUS
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Australia well on top now after a couple of quick wickets. BPXI 5-146 in the 32nd over #BPXIvAUS #INDvAUS
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WICKET! Over: 30.2 Shivam Chaudhary 4(7) ct Matthew Wade b Ashton Agar, Board President XI 143/5 @paytm #BPXIvAUS
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WICKET! Over: 26.5 Nitish Rana 19(23) Run Out Steven Smith, Board President XI 130/4 @paytm #BPXIvAUS
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End Of Over 20 - Board President XI 102/3, Need 246 Run(s) to Win, Shreevats Goswami 43(54) Nitish Rana 9(6) @paytm #BPXIvAUS
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WICKET! Over: 19.6 Shreevats Goswami 43(54) b Marcus Stoinis, Board President XI 102/3 @paytm #BPXIvAUS
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Board President XI 100/2 in 19.2 Overs @paytm #BPXIvAUS Scorecard:https://t.co/3Xkr70XV0i
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Zampa gets his first wicket, caught by Warner at long on. BPXI 2-89 in the 19th #BPXIvAUS #INDvAUS
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The partnership between Mayank Agarwal (35*) and Shreevats Goswami (28*) has grown to 52 and has steadied BPXI’s chase.
They are 70/1 after 15.0 overs.
Board President XI 50/1 in 11.3 Overs @paytm #BPXIvAUS Scorecard:https://t.co/3Xkr70XV0i
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End Of Over 10 - Board President XI 42/1, Need 306 Run(s) to Win, Shreevats Goswami 15(26) Mayank Agarwal 20(21) @paytm #BPXIvAUS
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OUT! Rahul Tripathi 7 (13) b Kane Richardson c Mathew Wade
Tripathi edges one to the keeper and Australia have made a fine start putting the pressure on the BPXI openers
FIFTY! Stoinis brings up his half-century from just 42 balls with his fourth six. Aus 5-269 in the 43rd #BPXIvAUS #INDvAUS
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OUT! Travis Head 65 (63) c Sandeep Sharma b AK Karnevar
Important breakthrough for Board President’s XI. The partnership is broken
Australia 207/4 in 35 overs (Head 47 (50 Stoinis 18 (16))
Head and Stoinis are rebuilding the Australian innings after three quick wickets
End Of Over 30 - Australia 164/4 Marcus Stoinis 2(5) Travis Head 19(33) @paytm #BPXIvAUS
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OUT! Glenn Maxwell 14 (25) c & b Washington Sundar
Maxwell’s struggle at the crease is over. Sundar on fire and the visitors are struggling now. Marcus Stoinis the new batsman at the crease
OUT! Steve Smith 55 (66) c Gurkeerat Singh Mann b Washington Sundar
Two quick breakthroughs for the President’s XI. Glenn Maxwell is the new man in as the hosts try to tighten the screws
The locals taking advantage of the free entry at Chepauk Stadium! Aus 2-119 after 20 overs #BPXIvAUS #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/UDTsnRl7Kf
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Australia 119/2 after 20 overs. (Smith 45 (58), Head 5 (13))
After Warner’s departure, Australia have slowed down a bit. It is now up to Smith to keep the scoreboard ticking.
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