Relief for Rohit Sharma and Pat Cummins as Oval Pitch for IND vs AUS WTC Final is Neither Dust Bowl nor Green Top
Rohit Sharma and Pat Cummins will be relieved to know that the pitch for the IND vs AUS World Test Championship Final resembles the Wankhede Stadium with pace and carry, and a slight green tinge. Batting first should be relatively easy, provided the team can negate the early swing of the Duke ball.
Oval Pitch Unusual for June
This is the first time in the history of Test cricket that the Oval has hosted a match in June. Usually, the Kennington Oval pitch is dry and spinners and batters have the advantage at the end of the English summer.
Rohit’s Thoughts on the Oval Pitch
Rohit Sharma commented on the Oval pitch, “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 IND vs AUS World Test Championship Final at the Oval should be an exciting match with a batting-friendly pitch. Rohit Sharma and Pat Cummins will feel relieved knowing that they won’t have to face a dust bowl or a green top.