India will kickstart their AFC Asian Cup 2023 campaign against tournament-favourites Australia in a blockbuster Group B fixture. With experts labeling it a 'David Vs Goliath' match, the result will shape India's run in the tournament, given the tough group they need to qualify from. India will field an aeroplane formation of 4-2-3-1 with Gurpreet Singh Sandhu in goal, Sandesh Jhingan as the talisman at the back, and dynamic midfielders Lalengmawia and Deepak Tangri tasked with containing Australian threats Martin Boyle and Craig Goodwin.