5 Reasons why India can beat Australia in World Test Championship Final

India is set to face Australia in the much-awaited World Test Championship (WTC) final to be held on June 7^th, 2023. The cricketing world is abuzz with predictions and analyses of the match. India is going into the game with a lot of confidence, and there are five reasons why they could potentially beat Australia.

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1. Proper 'bat-deep' lineup

Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel (Image source: Twitter)

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India has a formidable batting line-up with experienced players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Cheteshwar Pujara. These players have a proven track record of scoring runs in high-pressure games. With the addition of younger players like Shubman Gill, India has a strong batting unit that can take on any bowling attack in the world.

Not just that but India now bats very deep which gives the team added leverage in Test matches where collapse is usual. Players like Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, and others are capable of producing match winnings knocks in the twilight of the game.

2. Experience in big games

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Win at Lord's (Image source: Twitter)

India has a team full of experienced players who have played in many big games before. Players like Kohli, Pujara, Ashwin, and Rohit have played in several overseas tours and know how to handle pressure situations. This experience could be crucial in the WTC final, where the pressure will be at an all-time high.

3. Quality pace attack, despite Bumrah's absence

Mohammed Siraj and Mohammed Shami (Image source: Twitter)

India's fast bowling unit has gone from strength to strength in recent years. The likes of Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, and Umesh Yadav have proven themselves on various overseas tours, and their ability to take wickets consistently could be crucial in the WTC final.

Jaydev Unadkat has been in a red hot form in the domestic circuit and has improved leaps and bounds from his debut. Shardul Thakur is a good wicket-taking option for India as well. All considered India have a potent pace attack despite the ongoing back injury of Jasprit Bumrah.

4. Incredible recent form

India's famous Gabba win (Image source: Twitter)

India is coming into the WTC final with excellent form, having won their last five Test series. They have beaten teams like Australia, England, and New Zealand in their last few series and have shown that they can perform well in all conditions. In the last 27 Test series, for example, India has won 21. This recent form could give them the confidence they need to beat Australia in the WTC final.

5. Veterans going on a high

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (Image source: Twitter)

Both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been a mainstay in Indian cricket for as long as some young fans could remember. Both have become legends of the game with their incredible batting and other popular qualities.

Both of these players however are nearing the twilight of their careers. Both also have failed to win major trophies ever since MS Dhoni bid goodbye to international cricket. WTC final offers a huge chance for both players to go out on a high from Test cricket. A chance that both Kohli and Sharma would be looking to grab by both hands.

In conclusion, India has all the ingredients to beat Australia in the WTC final. With a strong batting lineup, world-class spinners, experience in big games, quality fast bowlers, and recent form, India could be a force to reckon with in the final. However, cricket is a game of uncertainties, and Australia can't be taken lightly. Nonetheless, India has a good chance to come out victorious in the WTC final.