The final match of WTC 2023 between India (IND) and Australia (AUS) at London’s Kennington Oval Stadium from 7th June to 11th June promises to be an exciting contest. Rohit Sharma will lead India to their second WTC final, while Pat Cummins will lead Australia to their first WTC Final.
Rohit Sharma is the skipper of India while Pat Cummins is the captain of Australia in the ICC World Test Championship final. Both India and Australia have world-class players in their squads who will seek to outplay each other during the WTC final.
IND vs AUS WTC Final 2023 Squads
India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Srikar Bharat, Ishan Kishan, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat.
Australia: Pat Cummins (c), Marcus Harris, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Steven Smith, David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Scott Boland, Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy, Mitchell Starc, Michael Neser.
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Here are five player battles to watch out for during IND vs AUS WTC final match:
1) Virat Kohli vs Pat Cummins
Virat Kohli, a pivotal player, always brings immense energy to his performances, particularly against Australia. In Test cricket, he has scored 8416 runs, including 28 centuries and 28 fifties. On the other hand, Pat Cummins is a formidable force, having taken 217 wickets and scored 4667 runs. Cummins has achieved five five-wicket hauls and one ten-wicket haul. There will be intense anticipation as Kohli and Cummins face each other on the field. Cummins has dismissed Kohli five times in eight Test matches across both Indian and Australian conditions. This battle will present a significant challenge, considering Mitchell Starc has also claimed Kohli’s wicket four times.
2) Rohit Sharma vs Mitchell Starc
Rohit Sharma and Mitchell Starc, two exceptional players, are set for a thrilling showdown in the WTC Final. This battle presents a critical challenge for Rohit Sharma and his team. Rohit Sharma has scored 3379 runs in Test cricket, including nine centuries and 14 fifties. Meanwhile, Starc has an impressive record with 306 wickets, including 13 five-wicket hauls and two ten-wicket hauls.
3) Ravichandran Ashwin vs David Warner
Ravichandran Ashwin, a highly skilled bowler, has an impressive record with 474 wickets in 92 matches, along with 1133 runs. He has achieved 32 five-wicket hauls and seven ten-wicket hauls. On the other hand, David Warner is known for his destructive batting style. He has scored 8158 runs in 103 matches, including 25 centuries and 34 fifties, with 962 fours and 64 sixes. Ashwin has proven successful against the left-handed Warner, having dismissed him 11 times in Test cricket. Their battle will be an exciting highlight in the WTC final in 2023.
4) Cheteshwar Pujara vs Nathan Lyon
The on-field contest between Cheteshwar Pujara and Nathan Lyon has always captivated spectators whenever India and Australia face off. Pujara maintains an impressive average of 43.8, while Lyon has dismissed him thirteen times in Tests. Their battle has showcased 570 runs and an intriguing average of 43.8.
5) Marnus Labuschagne vs Ravindra Jadeja
During the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023, Ravindra Jadeja dismissed Australia’s number three batsman, Marnus Labuschagne, four times in eight innings. Labuschagne struggled against the slow left-arm spinner, averaging 16 during the four-match series. Overall, Jadeja has dismissed Labuschagne five times in 11 Test innings, making their matchup a captivating one.