Calmness will be key as Australia confront a heaving crowd, hot-headed opposition and high stakes in their World Twenty20 clash with hosts India.
Pre-tournament betting markets suggested the two powerhouses of cricket would make the final of the tournament, but inconsistent form from both means they will face off in a virtual quarter-final that starts at 1am AEDT on Monday.
The winner of the pool clash at Mohali advances to a semi-final, most likely against the West Indies, while the loser will be eliminated.
"If you can beat India on Indian soil at any stage in any format, it's an incredible achievement," Shane Watson said.
"Knockout games - certainly you've got to be just as calm as you possibly can ... it really comes down to your mental approach more than anything else.
"Hold your nerve as long as you possibly can (because) normally there's a little bit of chaos in a knockout game."
Especially this one.
Crowds have followed India with typical fervour throughout the World T20, which is most likely MS Dhoni's final major event as skipper.
The volume will only increase given it could be the side's final match at the event.
There's also a history of heated confrontations between the two sides, including plenty of recent incidents involving many of the 22 players that will take the field.
One of the low points came in India during 2013 when Shikhar Dhawan and Suresh Raina mocked Watson after the veteran suffered a hamstring injury in an ODI.
"Sometimes things can get heated fairly quickly, especially in an environment with the crowd intensity like it is," Watson said.
"My former self, compared to now, I was normally in the thick of things as well. There's no doubt I learnt a lot through those experiences.
"It's going to be a great experience for these young guys, but there's no doubt I'll be saying a few things (to teammates) from my experience in the lead-up."
Watson said there would be a "a lot of expectation" on India, who remain favourites to lift the title with bookmakers and many pundits.
Australia are likely to name an unchanged XI, having brought Aaron Finch and Josh Hazlewood back for Friday's 21-run win over Pakistan.
Finch opened, with Watson clubbing 44 not out after he shuffled down to No.6 in the batting order.
"Our batting clicked .. it certainly worked," Watson said.
However, the pitch could influence selectors to make a last-minute change.
Australia relished the chance to play on a green-tinged wicket against Pakistan, but a more spin-friendly strip is expected for the match against India.
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