Last Updated: November 18, 2023, 07:29 IST
Mohammed Shami has taken 23 wickets from simply six matches. (AP Photo)
Australia have gained 5 ODI World Cups and will current India with a stern problem in Ahmedabad.
India might need been steamrolling their opponents within the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 however they can not take Australia flippantly within the summit conflict this Sunday.
India batting nice Gundappa Viswanath, half of 1975 and 1979 world cup squads, feels that Australia opening pair of David Warner and Travis Head can rattle any bowling assault so the hosts can’t anticipate a ‘cakewalk’ in Ahmedabad as they hunt for a 3rd ODI world title.
Travis Head performed his first recreation of the continuing competitors towards New Zealand in Dharamsala and blasted a fast century proper after having recovered from an damage. Opening the innings alongside the seasoned campaigner David Warner, Head added 118 runs in 10 overs.
The Indian bowling assault is well-rounded with the tempo trio of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj in superb type.
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The spin duo of Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav has been fairly spectacular too.
“Australia’s batting is quite good. David Warner and Travis Head can destroy any bowler and with Mitchell Marsh, and (Steve) Smith, if Maxwell comes good, it is a balanced side. So can’t say that India can (win),” Viswanath was quoted as saying by information company PTI.
India began their world cup marketing campaign towards Australia in Chennai final month, recording a six-wicket win.
Australia recovered after struggling two defeats initially of their marketing campaign to bounce again with eight wins in a row and qualify for the ultimate.
“I mean, India should win but you can’t take it for granted. It won’t be a cakewalk. If Australia gets an inch they won’t leave it, that is their hallmark. Till the last ball, they will fight. So, it is going to be one hell of a match,” Viswanath stated.
“It is going to be a terrific match. India playing in India, and especially like the way they are playing in all departments, this gives a lot of hope to the fans,” he added.
Viswanath lauded the Indian workforce for preserving religion of their bowling plans all through the match and not get flustered when the opposition managed to string collectively good partnerships.
“Sometimes you lose faith when you see a big partnership of opposition but that time also they kept their head high, that’s an a terrific approach. We managed to carry on with five bowlers and never felt the need for a sixth bowler,” Viswanath stated.
“Terrific approach, terrific consistency and everyone knows their job, all the batters are doing well, and bowling and captaincy are also good. So, one more game to go,” he added.
