ICC WTC Final 2023 Preview: After a disappointing end to the last World Test Championship cycle, Team India will look to end its 10-year ICC trophy drought when they take on Australia in WTC 2023 final starting June 7 at the Oval.
The Aussies might have finished at the top of the WTC points table this time, but India is one team that has tamed the Kangaroos in the last couple of years.
Apart from beating Australia in back-to-back Test series Down Under, India also won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy by beating the Aussies at home this year.
India has a better record at the Oval when compared to Australia. While the subcontinental giants won their last Test at this ground in September 2021, the Aussies have won just 1 Test here since 1975.
While India boast of a formidable batting line-up, the Aussies have a ruthless bowling attack which can decimate oppositions on tracks which assist the pacers.
Both teams have injury concerns. While India is without Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul, Pat Cummins' side will not have the services of Josh Hazlewood.
Weather plays a significant role in the outcome of a match in England and London is no different. While no rain has been predicted on Day 1, it is likely to stay gloomy.
Fast bowlers are expected to get some purchase early on but since June marks the start of English summer, spinners are likely to get some help from the pitch, as it happened during a recent County game at the Oval.
Everything said and done, the pressure of an ICC final is a different ball-game all together. One bad session can change the course of the game and the team to hold its nerve better usually come up trumps.
Here's all you need to know about ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final 2023:
The final of WTC will begin on June 7 (Wednesday). It is a five-day match.
India and Australia will play in the final of WTC 2023
The Oval in London is the venue for India vs Australia WTC final 2023
The India vs Australia WTC 2023 final live toss takes place at 2:30 PM IST
The India vs Australia live match will begin at 3 PM IST on Day 1 of WTC final 2023.
Star Sports Network is the official broadcaster for ICC events. Star Sports 1 HD/SD will live telecast IND vs AUS WTC final with English commentary.
India vs Australia WTC final 2023 will be available for live streaming on Diseny+Hotstar.