India-Australia World Cup Showdown: Fun Facts from the Final
The India-Australia World Cup final is set to be an epic clash between two cricketing giants. But before the action gets underway, here are some fun facts to get you in the mood:
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No left-handed batsman in the top 6 for India? If India wins, they will become the first team since 1983 to win the World Cup without a left-handed batsman in the top 6 of their batting order.
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Can Australia end India’s winning streak? India has won their last 10 World Cup matches. Australia will be looking to end that streak and claim their own World Cup glory.
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A fourth successive triumph for the hosts? If India wins on Sunday, it will be the fourth consecutive time that the host nation has won the World Cup. This would be an unprecedented feat.
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Kuldeep Yadav to join an exclusive club? If India wins the World Cup, Kuldeep Yadav will become only the second ‘chinaman’ bowler – a left-arm wrist spinner – to be part of a champion side.
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India’s first World Cup final with two specialist left-arm spinners? India is the first team to have two specialist left-arm spinners in their World Cup final playing XI.
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A specialist wicketkeeper for the winners? Since 1996, only one specialist wicketkeeper has been part of a World Cup winning team. Australia’s Josh Inglis will be looking to join that exclusive club.
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KL Rahul – a batter-keeper with an ace up his sleeve? India’s KL Rahul is a batter-keeper with a difference. He is a world-class batsman who can also keep wicket if needed. This makes him a valuable asset to the Indian team.
These are just a few of the many interesting facts about the India-Australia World Cup final. Be sure to tune in on Sunday to see all the action unfold.
In addition to the above, here are some other interesting points to consider:
- This is the first time that India and Australia have met in a World Cup final.
- Australia is the most successful team in World Cup history, with five titles to their name.
- India is the defending champion, having won the World Cup in 2011.
- The game is anticipated to be a tight contest, as both teams are evenly balanced.
- The winner of the match will be crowned the world champion of cricket.