India Or Australia - Who'll Win World Test Championship Final? Ex England Captain's Bold Take

18.03.2023 - 07:31 sports.ndtv.com

Former England captain Paul Collingwood, who is currently playing in Legends League Cricket league in Doha, said that India have a very strong side and the team can easily "dominate" Australia in ICC World Test Championship final in June.

India secured their place in the ICC World Test Championship final against Australia at The Oval after a thrilling last-ball win by New Zealand ended Sri Lanka's push for a top-two finish.

India lost the inaugural World Test Championship final to New Zealand in 2021, as Kane Williamson's side chased down the target of 139 in Southampton.

The WTC final will be played from June 7. Collingwood said that India have a very good chance this time in the WTC final. "Yes, team India has a good chance this time as they are a very strong side which was seen in the recent BGT series.

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