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World Cup 2023: Final (India vs Australia) – 3 Players Matchups To Watchout For
By CricShots - Nov 18, 2023 8:40 pm
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The highly anticipated ICC Cricket World Cup Final 2023 will see powerhouses India and Australia collide on Sunday, November 19, at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The victor of this epic clash will claim the coveted title of ODI champions. Both teams boast formidable squads brimming with exceptional talent, setting the stage for captivating individual player battles.

Here, we delve into three intriguing player battles that are sure to captivate the audience during the India vs Australia World Cup Final 2023.

#1 Rohit Sharma vs Mitchell Starc:

Mitchell Starc
Mitchell Starc

Rohit Sharma, India’s dynamic opener, will face off against Australia’s formidable fast bowler, Mitchell Starc. The duo’s paths are bound to cross during the match, with Sharma aiming to provide a blistering start for his team while Starc seeks to dismantle his opening partnership. Starc has faced Sharma three times in ODIs, but Sharma boasts an impressive strike rate of over 100 when batting against the Australian pacer.

#2 Virat Kohli vs Adam Zampa:

Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli scores his 50th ODI century

Virat Kohli, India’s middle-order maestro, will look to continue his impressive form by notching another century in the IND vs AUS ICC World Cup 2023 final. During the middle overs, he is likely to encounter spinner Adam Zampa, who has been Australia’s most successful bowler in the tournament. Zampa will strive to outwit Kohli with his spin attack, having dismissed him five times in 13 ODI encounters. Kohli, on the other hand, maintains a strike rate of over 109 when facing Zampa.

#3 Mohammed Shami vs David Warner:

David Warner
David Warner

David Warner, Australia’s leading run-scorer, will face the challenge of India’s leading wicket-taker, Mohammed Shami. Shami has been instrumental in providing early breakthroughs for his team throughout the tournament. Having missed the previous clash against Australia, he is eager to make a significant impact this time around.

Disrupting Warner’s rhythm early on will be crucial for India’s success, and Shami will be tasked with executing that plan. Warner has struggled against Shami, having been dismissed three times in 11 ODIs. Moreover, Warner’s strike rate against Shami in ODIs is a meager 88.0.