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The Indian cricket team is on the threshold of another world title. In the final of the ICC World Test Championship starting today (June 7), a tight match is being expected. But I think the Indian team has an upper hand in the WTC final to be held at The Oval. The Indian team is expected to have the upper hand against Australia. Although there are many reasons for this, but first of all I would say that we have reached the finals for the second time in a row. Last time we lost to New Zealand. But now we are mentally well prepared. I will tell here 5 such reasons which make India a contender for victory.
1. Supreme form of Shubman Gill
If you look at both India and Australia teams, you will find that if any batsman has been in his supreme form for the last one year, then it is Shubman Gill. Be it Test cricket or ODI and or T20 match. This young player has left his mark in every format. Continuity is shown. Australia must be considering them as a threat. As far as the Indian team is concerned, Shubman is the opener. When the openers give a good start, the team scores big. The Indian team will hope that this form of Shubman will remain intact in the WTC final as well.
2. Return of Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli’s return to form is another reason that raises India’s hopes. Virat scored a lot of runs in IPL. But this is not about IPL. Virat is showing the same consistency in 2023 that he did in the first 10 years of his career. He has scored centuries in ODIs, Tests and T20 matches in the last six months. Virat Kohli has been a player of big matches. The innings played against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup will still be in the minds of cricket fans. There is no doubt that his return to form would be encouraging to the team.
3. Rhythm of Mohammed Shami
Mohammed Shami is in full rhythm. Test cricket is the strength of this player who won the Purple Cap in IPL 2023. Shami is that bowler, who first sets the batter and then hunts him. This player becomes even more dangerous with the red ball. On this, the conditions that help England’s swing will work as icing on the cake for this bowler.
4. Siraj makes a hunting pair
Along with Mohammad Shami, Mohammad Siraj is also in excellent rhythm. He took 23 wickets in 14 matches in IPL 2023. Like Shami, Siraj also likes the red ball more. When you take wickets, your spirits increase. Past performance pays off in the future. You bowl with more confidence. Same is the situation with Mohammad Siraj. Mohammed Siraj forms a hunting pair with his senior partner Mohammed Shami, which will prove to be Australia’s sweat-breaker.
5. Pujara making continuous runs
After Rahul Dravid, if any batsman has shown the ability to stay on the wicket for a long time, then it is Cheteshwar Pujara. When they set, they don’t get out quickly. Play long innings. They break the courage of the opponent by burying the pegs throughout the day. The Indian team would be expecting the same from Pujara. There is a reason for this too. Pujara has been in England for almost 2 months. He has scored a lot of runs in county cricket during this period. His form will prove to give strength to India.
We should also not forget that Rohit Sharma, the current captain of the Indian team, has had a great performance in England. He scored 5 centuries in the 2019 World Cup played in England. Ajinkya Rahane is known only for performing abroad. Ravindra Jadeja is currently one of the best all-rounders in the world. Not only does he perform like a specialist batsman, but even with a little help from the wicket, he puts the opposition team on the edge. Ravichandran Ashwin is also no less. When this player, who has scored three Test centuries, shows color with the ball, he single-handedly covers the opposing team. Australia also has full experience of this. On the other hand, the big strength that Australia prides itself on has become a bit blunt just before the final match. That is the strength of the pace attack, which has weakened due to Josh Hazlewood’s injury. There is no doubt that the Indian batsmen will make full use of this opportunity.
Overall, this team of India has full potential to become world champion. It is expected that these players will unleash their potential on the field strongly and make India the world champion.
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Tags: India vs Australia, Lalchand Rajput, Shubman Gill, team india, WTC Final
FIRST PUBLISHED : June 07, 2023, 05:47 IST
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