The highly anticipated World Test Championship (WTC) Final of 2023 has begun with an exciting twist. In a thrilling turn of events, India has won the toss and made a strategic decision to field first against Australia. This crucial decision sets the stage for an intense battle between the two cricketing giants as they vie for supremacy in the ultimate test format. With the fate of the championship hanging in the balance, cricket enthusiasts around the world are eagerly awaiting the outcome of this historic clash. Let the games begin as India takes on Australia in the quest for cricketing glory in the WTC Final 2023.
Australia captain Pat Cummins acknowledges that they would have also chosen to bowl first. He believes it won’t make much of a difference and hopes they can exploit spin on Day 4 and 5. Cummins reveals that their fast bowling trio consists of Scott Boland, Mitchell Starc, and himself. He believes Boland will be a potent weapon on this pitch with some grass, and mentions that the team is fresh after being here for 10 days, with some players having played county cricket for longer.
India captain Rohit Sharma explains that they have decided to bowl first. He attributes the decision to the overhead conditions and expects the pitch to remain consistent. Sharma reveals that they have opted for four seamers and one spinner, Ravindra Jadeja. He admits that it’s a tough call to leave out Ravichandran Ashwin, who has been a match-winner. However, he emphasizes the importance of doing what’s best for the team. Regarding Ajinkya Rahane’s return, Sharma states that Rahane brings valuable experience to the team, especially in these conditions.
India Playing XI: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, KS Bharat (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj.
Australia Playing XI: David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (WK), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (C), Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland.
