On Wednesday, the Indian challenging top batting lineup will take on an Australian fiery pace attack and this contest will determine which side is the deserving winner World Test Championship 2023, the final will begin at the Oval on June, 7th.
The Indian side has defeated the Australians in both the home and away series. India booked their spot for the WTC final in 2021 but New Zealand beat the Indian side and won the WTC final.
After facing defeat, Virat Kohli couldn’t able to maintain his place on his team as a captain and has been replaced by Rohit Sharma, but injuries to key personnel and the conditions will assure the opponents are on even terms running into the one-side battle.
Ajnkya Rahane makes his return to the Indian side to strengthen his side’s batting order. Shubman Gill considers the biggest gift to Indian cricket since Kohli. Rohit’s side will also be depending on Cheteshwar Pujara’s inflexibility, Kohli’s class, and Rahane’s strength to counter the likes of Australia captain Pat Cummins and his pace associate Mitchell Starc.
Indian pacer will lead the pace attack while Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja will play their vital role as spinners and all-rounders.
While for Cummins’ side, Scott Boland will lead the pace attack and All-rounder Cameron Green will be expected to play a key role
But separately no one will have more at stake than David Warner. The 36-year-old is fighting to extend his test career to fulfill his wish of leaving the format after the Sydney test against Pakistan.
Opening partner Usman Khawaja has been in good form, but Kangaroos will be looking to Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne.
