Indian fans will be hoping that the 1983 and 2011 champions won't suffer a loss like the one they endured in their 1999 World Cup encounter against Australia at The Oval, the same venue where both teams clash today.

After being put in to bat by Mohammed Azharuddin, Australia, led by Steve Waugh, posted 282-6 thanks to a top-score of 83 from opener Mark Waugh. All-rounder Robin Singh accounted for Mark Waugh and Ricky Ponting (23).