ICC World Test Championship : India vs Australia

The ICC World Test Championship 2023 final is set to be a thrilling contest between India and Australia. The match will be played at The Oval in England and will start on 7 June 2023 at 3 PM IST. Let's have a look at some key points for the match:

Introduction to the Match

After a year and a half of near-perfect cricket, Australia is facing its third big challenge: the World Test Championship final, an event they've never won before. Both teams are seeking redemption in this final. For India, this is a chance to make up for their loss to New Zealand in the 2021 WTC Final. For Australia too, it's an opportunity to win the one ICC event they have never won before.

Road to the Final

Australia has had a dramatic journey to the final, beginning with the stepping away of then-captain Tim Paine. However, the team found strength under the leadership of Pat Cummins, who led them to several victories. Australia also managed to secure their spot in the final with a nine-wicket triumph over India in Indore.

Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

This match marks the first time in their 76-year Test history that Australia and India will face off at a neutral venue, The Oval in London. The pitch at The Oval is known to be one of England’s most spin-friendly decks, which might benefit the Indian spin bowlers, Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin. However, the pitch is expected to be more similar to an Australian wicket, giving a slight advantage to Australia. The pitch could offer good batting conditions initially and assistance to spinners as the game progresses.

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