Mitchell Starc anticipates an exciting cricket spectacle in the World Cup final against India.
Australia’s Mitchell Starc anticipates a lively and spectacular World Cup final against India at Ahmedabad’s massive 130,000-capacity stadium on Sunday. Australia secured their spot by narrowly defeating South Africa in a tense chase, with Starc highlighting the significance of the occasion. Having faced each other in the World Test Championship earlier in the year, Starc believes both teams are familiar with high-pressure situations and expects a thrilling spectacle.
India, led by Rohit Sharma, boasts a flawless record of 10 wins in 10 games at the World Cup and is favored to win their third title. Starc acknowledges India’s impressive performance in the tournament but looks forward to the challenge, emphasizing the essence of World Cups where teams meet in the final after their initial encounter.
Australia had a rocky start in the tournament with losses to India and South Africa but bounced back with seven consecutive victories to reach the final four. Despite a challenging day against South Africa, their batsmen, including Steve Smith and Josh Linglis, guided the team to victory.
Looking ahead to the final, Starc acknowledges the threat posed by Indian spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja. He humorously alludes to reports suggesting India switched pitches for the semi-final and expresses curiosity about the conditions in Ahmedabad.
While excitement builds for the final, South Africa coach Rob Walter reveals a lack of interest, stating a minimal chance of watching and expressing indifference to the outcome.
