IND vs AUS : 4 Reasons why Mitchell Starc could be a threat to India in 3rd ODI

Red-Hot Form The 33-year-old pacer has shown great form in the ongoing series as he also troubled the Indian top order in the first ODI in Mumbai. In second ODI, he scalped 5 wickets by conceding 53 runs in eight overs.

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Indian batters have been struggling against the left-arm pacers, and it was proved in the first two games. The top Indian batters completely surrendered against Australia’s left-hander in the first two games.

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Starc terror in the powerplay Mitchell Starc has been a nightmare for the Indian batter in the first overs in both matches. The left-arm pacer scalped two wickets in the first five overs in Mumbai as India were reduced to 16 for 3.

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Starc has a pretty good record in the Asian sub-continent which can make him an asset to the Australia team for the 50-over World Cup that is scheduled to be hosted by India later this year

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