What could be India's first-choice playing XI for the first ODI 

Middle-order: Virat Kohli, Ambati Rayudu, Kedar Jadhav

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli is perhaps in the best form at the moment. He has been scoring tons of runs in sub-continental conditions as well as in overseas conditions. For Virat, Australia is a happy hunting ground and hence would look to increase his tally of runs scored there. Since 2012, Kohli has scored 476 runs in 12 matches at an average of 43.27.

Having captained the Indian team in their first ever test series victory in Australia recently, Kohli will look to give his best and win the ODI series.

Ambati Rayudu has cemented his place as the No.4 batsman for India with a string of impressive performances in the last couple of ODI series. A technically sound batsman, his grit and determination will be crucial in Australia to hold the Indian innings and provide an excellent platform for the big hitters in the death overs.

Having played in Australia previously, he will be familiar with the conditions and hence will settle down pretty quickly.

Kedar Jadhav is slowly establishing himself as a middle-order batsman in the team. He has got fierce competition from the likes of Dinesh Karthik and Manish Pandey for the No. 5 position in the side. The one thing which separates him from them is his ability to bowl a couple of overs in the middle. Also, his capability to take the game away from the opposition makes him a dangerous player.

The ODI series in Australia will be an opportunity for Kedar Jadhav to cement his place in the side for the World Cup.