The World Cup final will be played tomorrow, Sunday, between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Both teams will strive to lift the World Cup trophy by winning this match. Therefore, India will need to put forth all their efforts to defeat the strong Australian team. There are five weapons that could prove effective for India in this match against Australia.
- Rohit Sharma’s explosive start: Rohit Sharma’s batting at the beginning of this year’s World Cup has been a significant advantage for the Indian team. He has been scoring rapidly in the first 10 overs, putting pressure on the opposing team’s bowling attack. Consequently, the opposing teams have collapsed under pressure. Rohit has scored 550 runs at a strike rate of 124.15 in the World Cup so far. If he maintains the same form in the finals, it could greatly benefit the Indian team.
- Kohli’s ‘Virat’ performance: India’s star batsman Virat Kohli is currently in sensational form, having scored the most runs in the World Cup with 711, breaking numerous records. In the semi-final against New Zealand, Kohli surpassed the legendary Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar by scoring his 50th century in his ODI career. If Kohli continues to perform well in the final, it could hinder Australia’s progress significantly.
- Kuldeep’s spin prowess: Aggressive batsman Glenn Maxwell has been a dominant force for Australia in this World Cup. However, Maxwell has often struggled against spinners. Therefore, Kuldeep Yadav will need to ensnare Maxwell before he becomes a threat to India.
- Australia’s challenge: Dismissing Australia’s top three batsmen quickly will be crucial for India. The trio of David Warner, Travis Head, and Mitchell Marsh, coming in at number three, has been formidable. Indian bowlers must strive to trouble the Australian side by removing this trio early in the match.
- Shami as a game-changer: Mohammed Shami, who returned to the team after missing the opening few matches of the World Cup, has taken the most wickets in the tournament with precise bowling. Maintaining a similar performance in the final match could greatly contribute to India’s victory.
