Relief for Rohit Sharma and Pat Cummins as Oval Pitch for IND vs AUS WTC Final is Not a Dust Bowl
Rohit Sharma and Pat Cummins can now breathe a sigh of relief as the pitch for the India vs Australia World Test Championship Final at The Oval is neither a dust bowl nor a green top. It is more similar to the Wankhede Stadium, with pace and carry, but with a little green tinge. Provided the batting team can manage to negate the early swing of the Duke ball, this is expected to be an excellent batting wicket.
The Oval Pitch in June: A Rare Occurrence in Test Cricket History
This is the first time in Test cricket history that The Oval is hosting a match in June. Generally, at the end of the English summer, the spinners and batters get the most out of the dry surface when Tests are played here.
Rohit Sharma on The Oval Pitch
Rohit Sharma spoke highly of the Oval pitch, saying, “It is nice to know the pattern of scoring runs here as we know that this is one of the best batting wickets in England. You get value for your shots, the square boundaries are quite quick, and it is about giving yourself the best chance of having success here.”
Conclusion
The India vs Australia World Test Championship Final at The Oval is sure to be an exciting match, with the pitch being a great batting wicket. In addition, this is a rare occasion in Test cricket history, as this is the first time The Oval is hosting a match in June. Rohit Sharma also spoke positively of the pitch, expressing his confidence in having success here.