"Australia Will Falter In The Final.."- Ian Chappell

Former cricketer Ian Chappell anticipated a highly competitive final between India and Australia during the ICC World Cup 2023. Ian Chappell expected India to deliver their best performance while anticipating a slight falter from the Australian side in the summit clash.

The Rohit Sharma-led team is scheduled to take on the Pat Cummins-led side at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, November 19. It’s worth mentioning that the hosts secured a six-wicket victory against Australia in the league stage of the event.

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It Will Boil Down To A Nail-Biting Cliffhanger – Ian Chappell

Ian Chappell predicted a nail-biting and competitive final between India and Australia, resulting in a narrow home-town victory and sparking celebrations.

“If the final is competitive, it will boil down to a nail-biting cliffhanger, which is exactly what you should expect from the two best teams,” Chappell said.

“I expect India to perform at its best and Australia to falter slightly, producing a narrow hometown victory that will set off yet another wild round of celebrations,” he added.

The Australian team emerged victorious when they last faced the Men in Blue in the knockout match in the ODI World Cups in 2015. Notably, the Men in Yellow suffered a quarterfinal defeat against the Indian team in the 2011 edition in Ahmedabad.

India Start Favourites – Ian Chappell

Ian Chappell labeled India as favorites in the ICC World Cup final, citing their well-rounded team. He stated that Australia are worthy opponent with Mitchell Starc and the formidable opening partnership of David Warner and Travis Head.

“India start favorites as the best all-round side, and they also boast both the leading run-maker, the commanding Virat Kohli, and wicket-taker, the metronomic Mohammed Shami.”

“Australia are worthy opponents. In Mitchell Starc they have not only a proven wicket-taker but also a bowler whose left-arm variety has troubled Kohli. In David Warner and Travis Head, Australia possesses an explosive opening partnership that will test the nerve of India’s formidable new-ball attack. In the middle order is Glenn Maxwell, an extraordinary power player, who can be either an unstoppable match-winner or a rank disappointment, in each case utilizing exactly the same method.”

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