Team India is staring at a herculean task of not only beating an Australian team that consists of world-class players and plays great cricket as a cohesive unit but also conquering a hostile territory where success has been far and few over the years. For any visiting team, English conditions present a massive challenge as acclimatising to the weather in itself is very challenging. The seaming conditions that favour fast bowlers make the task of batters extremely taxing. History proves that Team India has struggled to earn positive results in England, especially in Test cricket.
India's record at The Oval
The WTC final is slated to be played at Kennington Oval in London. India's record at the venue doesn't paint a pretty picture. The Indian team has played 14 Test matches at the venue, winning just two of those fixtures and losing five contests. Seven matches have resulted in a draw. The last time India played a Test match at The Oval was in 2021 against England. Under Virat Kohli's captaincy, India registered a thumping 157-run win.
The current Indian squad boasts a very capable bowling attack that is required to win Test matches in England. In order for Rohit Sharma's men to clinch the WTC crown, the bowling attack needs to be lethal once again. The batting line-up, on the flip side, will have to contribute immensely as well.
It will be for the first time in two decades that India and Australia will lock horns in an ICC tournament final. The last time these two sides locked horns in an ICC final was in 2003 when Australia defeated India in the ODI World Cup final. The 2023 WTC final will be played between June 7 and June 11 at The Oval, London.
India finished runners-up in the last edition of WTC as they lost the final against New Zealand. This time, Rohit Sharma's brigade would look to cross the final hurdle and end their ICC trophy drought.
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