The ICC ODI World Cup 2023 final will see the invincible Team India locking horns with mighty Australia, fighting for the coveted title. Amid the ongoing talks around the pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium, both teams are gearing up for the high-voltage clash on November 19.
Meanwhile, the experts are up with their predictions and former India opener Aakash Chopra believes the hosts can turn the contest in their favour if they bat first.
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Taking to microblogging site X on Saturday, Chopra said Australia’s fate will largely depend of ‘individual’ performances and someone from the likes of Glenn Maxwell, David Warner and Mitchell Marsh has to play big to rue the game but only, if Australia bat first. However, the cricketer-turned-commentator added that India can easily win if they bat first.
“Tomorrow, Australia fate will be relying on ‘individual brilliance’ with the bat. Hoping for one between Warner-Marsh-Maxwell to have the night of their lives. And that too…if Australia gets to bat first. If India bats first, I’m expecting a one-sided game in India’s favour,” Chopra posted on X.
Tomorrow, Australia fate will be relying on ‘individual brilliance’ with the bat. Hoping for one between Warner-Marsh-Maxwell to have the night of their lives. And that too…if Australia gets to bat first. If India bats first, I’m expecting a one-sided game in India’s favour— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) November 18, 2023
India captain Rohit Sharma has walked the talk by taking on the bowlers in the opening powerplay throughout the tournament. His high-risk game has released the pressure of the other batters and allowed the likes of Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill to build their innings.
Kohli, who has amassed 711 runs at a strike rate of 90.69 and average of 101.57, will be expected to tackle Zampa by taking the quick singles and two besides working the field in the middle overs.
With 23 wickets in six games, Shami is having a tournament to remember. No batter has found a way to negotiate the movement generated with an impeccable seam position. The 33-year-old Amroha-born pacer has been used as the first change option by Rohit but considering the threat posed by Warner and Head, the India skipper will be tempted to throw the new ball to Shami.
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