India: Absolutely! India has been on fire in this World Cup, making history by remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament, an incredible feat in the cricketing world. Their recent victory against New Zealand showcased their sheer dominance. Choosing to bat first, their batting lineup was phenomenal, culminating in a mammoth total of 397 runs in 50 overs. Virat Kohli led the charge, scoring a commanding 117 runs, while Shreyas Iyer’s blazing century added to the tally with 105 runs off just 70 balls, showcasing an exceptional strike rate.
Shubman Gill’s contribution of 80 runs was pivotal, and skipper Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul’s contributions further solidified their imposing total. India’s bowling unit has been equally commendable throughout the tournament. In the match against New Zealand, Mohammed Shami’s stellar performance stood out, claiming seven wickets for just 57 runs, leading the charge brilliantly. Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Kuldeep Yadav’s contributions were equally vital, while Ravindra Jadeja supported the attack, even though he didn’t secure a wicket. This collective effort from the bowlers has been consistent and commendable, adding strength to India’s formidable performance.
Australia: Australia, a dominant force in World Cup history, displayed their resilience in this tournament despite a rocky start. Initially, they faced setbacks against India and South Africa but bounced back spectacularly. Their seven consecutive victories led them to the semi-final, where they faced South Africa and emerged victorious with a thrilling three-wicket win. Opting to field first, Australia’s bowlers made a staggering start, dismissing South Africa’s key batsmen early on, restricting them to a mere 24 runs for the loss of four crucial wickets.
Mitchell Starc led the bowling attack brilliantly, claiming three wickets for 34 runs in his ten overs. Skipper Pat Cummins supported with a strong performance, securing three vital wickets for 51 runs in 9.4 overs. Josh Hazlewood’s economic spell fetched two wickets for just 12 runs in eight overs, providing valuable support. Travis Head also contributed well, clinching two wickets for 21 runs in five overs. However, Adam Zampa and Glenn Maxwell couldn’t manage to secure wickets in this game.
Australia’s batting unit was equally impressive in their chase, successfully reaching the target of 213 runs in 47.2 overs. Travis Head was the standout performer, leading the charge with a brilliant 62 runs off 48 balls, embellished with nine boundaries and two huge sixes. Steven Smith and David Warner’s contributions of 30 and 29 runs respectively further fortified Australia’s pursuit, ensuring their place in the final showdown.
