The stage is set for the big-ticket World Cup 2023 final between India and Australia at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. India have set their eyes on their third ODI WC final and looking at their dominating form in the tournament thus far, Rohit Sharma and Co. will start the tournament as the favourites. India have already beaten Australia in the league stage match but it is going to be an ‘All or Nothing’ clash for both sides and previous results won’t matter much when they square off against each other. Apart from the Indian players, the Australian team has another big task to tackle – more than 1 lakh fans, who will be cheering loudly for the home side. Meanwhile, there are going to be some big match-ups which will decide the new World Champion on Sunday.
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Take a look at key battles to look out for in the ODI World Cup final between India and Australia.
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Rohit Sharma vs Mitchell Starc: Rohit and left-handed pacer has always been a big match-up and Starc is one of the best in the business. With his ultra-attacking batting approach, Rohit has put several bowlers on the backfoot this World Cup but Starc was the only one who got the better of him for a duck. The mega battle between the two superstars will play a big role in deciding the fate of the contest.
Virat Kohli vs Adam Zampa: It is going to be the biggest battle in the game, Kohli has been in incredible form and scored 711 runs in this World Cup, while Zampa has claimed 22 wickets. The superstar players are going to be the key for their respective teams and the battle between them will make or break the game for any side. Zampa has dismissed Kohli 5 times in ODIs but at the same time the 35-year-old has also played some good counter-attacking cricket against him.
David Warner vs Jasprit Bumrah: The onus will be once again on Warner to give his team a solid start in the mega finale but he will be up against Bumrah, who has been lethal with the new ball this World Cup. Bumrah is yet to dismiss Warner in 14 ODI innings, but you can never rule out a bowler of his calibre in any battle.
Steve Smith vs Mohammed Shami: There is no bowler in the world who is in better form than Shami at the moment. The right-arm pacer has claimed 23 wickets in 6 matches this World Cup – almost 4 wickets per match. On the other side, Australia’s Mr. Dependable – Steve Smith has not been at his best in the World Cup but big players like him always flourish under pressure and produce special knocks.
Shubman Gill vs Josh Hazlewood: The 23-year-old loves batting at Narendra Modi Stadium and India will want him to play another big knock at the iconic venue at the biggest stage of all – the World Cup Final. Gill has also been in good form in the World Cup with three half-centuries in the last four games. On the other side, Josh Hazelwood turned out to be a standout pacer for Australia in the tournament. The star pacer claimed a couple of crucial wickets against South Africa with the new ball to put them under pressure.
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