Hemang Badani

India vs Australia: Marcus Stoinis says hosts' batting poses big threat, admits visitors need to score 'heavy runs'

Stoinis on Tuesday hammered a 60-ball 76 to guide Australia to a 103-run crushing win over Board President's (BP) XI in the lone practice match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

India vs Australia: Aaron Finch to be rested for visitors' warm-up match against Board President's XI

Finch had injured his calf playing for Surrey in England six weeks ago and has been working closely with physiotherapist Alex Kountouris over the past two days in order to be fit for Sunday's series opener.

India vs Australia: Tickets for 1st ODI on sale from 10 September, prices start at Rs 1,200

The starting price of a ticket for the Chennai ODI is Rs 1,200 and there are tickets priced at Rs 2,400, Rs 4,800 and Rs 8,000, said a media release from TNCA.