WTC Final 2023: India Ready to Take on Australia at The Oval

The much-anticipated World Test Championship (WTC) final between India and Australia is just a few days away, and the Indian Test team is putting in extra effort in the nets in a bid to clinch their first ICC title since 2013. The Men in Blue have kicked off their practice session at The Oval, buoyed by their recent series win against the Aussies. The team’s last outing at The Oval was a big win against England, providing them with a huge source of motivation.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared images of the Indian side hard at work at the iconic venue on Twitter, captioning it, “Prep mode on for Team India”.

The Oval’s Rich History

The Oval has been the site of some memorable matches over the years. While it has traditionally been favourable to pacers, the last six encounters have seen the opposite. This could prove advantageous to India, who have a strong batting line-up.

Australia’s Likely Playing XI

Australia have announced their likely playing XI for the final, with Scott Boland likely to get the nod in place of Josh Hazlewood. The side will be captained by Tim Paine, with Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, and David Warner forming the core of the batting line-up.

Conclusion

The WTC final between India and Australia will be a thrilling encounter, as both sides have a lot to prove. India will be determined to win their first ICC title since 2013, while Australia will be keen to defend their title. The Oval has a rich history, and it remains to be seen whether the Indian batting line-up will be able to take advantage of the pitch.