In the consideration of strength, predicting that India will win this World Cup might be easy. However, cricket is a game where uncertainty prevails. Therefore, the likelihood of this prediction coming true is not guaranteed. Additionally, stating that India playing against Australia makes this speculation even more relevant.
When comparing the strengths of both teams, India needs to maintain an advantage in batting and spin bowling. Although Mohammad Shami has performed well in pace bowling, in the last few matches, I have seen a slight decline in the performance of the remaining bowlers. On the other hand, Australia’s pacers have shown a resurgence. The battle between the pacers of both teams in the final might be crucial. Despite this, in all considerations, at this moment, India is the hot favorite for the final.
India is playing on home turf, with the immense population of the country hoping for victory. The final is surrounded by elaborate arrangements, and there is an unwritten message in everything – India must win. Whether Rohit Sharma and the team feel the pressure of this challenge remains to be seen. However, the Australian captain has already left a challenge by remaining unfazed in the face of the massive support present in the stadium.
Australia understands the pressure the best in terms of creating it. Their ability to create pressure on the opponents, either through skill or body language on the field, is noteworthy. Whether they can impose pressure on India in the final will be crucial. Australia may have fewer match-winners compared to India, but players like Warner and Maxwell have shown what they are capable of during this World Cup.
The type of batting India displayed in the semi-final should be maintained in the final. If Rohit, who started aggressively, continues to perform this way, it will be nearly impossible for India to be stopped. And if this fails, I would like to see what India’s ‘Plan B’ could be. Australia’s bowlers will surely want to take advantage of every opportunity today.
The match between these two teams in the league stage is still fresh in memory. In that match, spinners dominated on the wicket. Let’s see what happens until the end of today. If India becomes overly excited about winning the World Cup, it might turn against them. On the other hand, due to playing several finals, Australia has more experience, and they know how to handle the pressure against India.
However, since both teams are equally matched, neither will give up until the end. Both teams will keep their faith in themselves at every moment of the match, making it more captivating. As spectators, this World Cup has given us a lot. One Day International cricket is not dead, and this World Cup has proven that. The final will undoubtedly have the same excitement, and we hope that the best team lifts the trophy in the end.
