ICC ODI World Cup 2023 Final Preview: India vs. Australia at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium
The Indian team, led by Rohit Sharma, shoulders the nation’s dream of clinching the ICC title at Ahmedabad this Sunday. In the pivotal clash against Australia, spinners are expected to thrive due to the low bounce at the Narendra Modi Stadium. As a result, a possible change in India’s lineup might see the inclusion of seasoned spinner R Ashwin.
Given Australia’s abundance of left-handed batsmen, Ashwin’s adeptness at outwitting them adds significant strength to the Indian side.
Hence, India could opt for an additional spinner, emphasizing the influence of spin over pace as the match progresses. Consequently, there’s potential for R Ashwin to replace Mohammad Siraj in the final lineup.
India’s probable squad for the final comprises: Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Lokesh Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, and Mohammed Shami.
Having secured a spot in the semi-finals after defeating New Zealand, India made history in this World Cup by winning all league matches.
In their recent clash against the Netherlands, India posted a formidable total of 410 runs for the loss of 4 wickets batting first. Notably, Shreyas Iyer’s unbeaten 128 and Lokesh Rahul’s 102 were instrumental in India’s ninth triumph.
Chasing a daunting target of 411 runs, the Netherlands, led by Scott Edwards, managed only 250 runs. The Netherlands, victorious in 2 out of 9 matches, stunned the cricket world by defeating South Africa and securing wins against Bangladesh.”
