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Virat Kohli vs Steve Smith: A Comparison Of The Titans As India Take On Australia In WTC Final

India is all set to take on Australia in the World Test Championship 2023 from June 7 onwards at The Oval. Let us look at two mavericks from both the teams as star batters Virat Kohli and Steve Smith prepare for their clash at the WTC Final. Virat Kohli, who roared back to form across all formats from late 2022 onwards has a total of 1979 runs in Tests with an average of 48.26 and a strike rate of 52.25 against Australia. While Australia's star batter Steve Smith has scored a total of 1887 Test runs with an average of 65.06 and a strike rate of 52.79 against India.

IND vs AUS Live Score, WTC 2023 Final Day 1: India, Australia Square Off In Ultimate Test Battle

India vs Australia, WTC Final 2023, Live Updates:India will be squaring off against Australia in the most-awaited World Test Championship final, at The Oval from Wednesday. Earlier this year, India defeated Australia 2-1 in a four-match series to reach a second successive WTC final. Last time out, New Zealand outplayed India to win the prestigious WTC mace.

India vs Australia, World Test Championship Final: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

The wait is finally over as India and Australia will lock horns in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final in a few hours' time at the Oval in London. Earlier this year, India defeated Australia 2-1 in a four-match series to reach a second successive WTC final. Last time out, New Zealand outplayed India to win the prestigious WTC mace. India have been the most consistent side over the past two WTC cycles and also reached knockout phases of major white-ball tournaments over the last 10 years but an ICC trophy has eluded them. The last major ICC trophy India won was way back in 2013 when it bagged the Champions Trophy in England.

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WTC Final 2023: Three Player Battles Which Could Decide India vs Australia Title Clash

Team India will be up against Australia in the much-awaited World Test Championship at The Oval from Wednesday. India have been the most consistent side over the past two WTC cycles and also reached knockout phases of major white-ball tournaments over the last 10 years but an ICC trophy has eluded them. The last major ICC trophy India won was way back in 2013 when it bagged the Champions Trophy in England. It will be an interesting clash as both the teams have their own top performers, which will make this one a thrilling battle.

"When Virat Kohli Bats...": Australian Players Laud India Star Ahead Of WTC Final

Ahead of their ICC World Test Championship final against India, top Australian players lauded Virat Kohli for his batting abilities, his consistency and performance across all formats. In a video posted by Star Sports, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, skipper Pat Cummins and Steve Smith expressed their admiration for Virat. "Tough to get the upper hand over him, the start is crucial, like the first 30 balls," Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood said. Australian spinner Nathan Lyon said that going up against Virat while bowling feels like "you got whole nation against you".

"Keen To Help Him Grow...": Virat Kohli On Shubman Gill Ahead Of World Test Championship Final

Playing down tags such as 'king' and 'prince', Virat Kohli on Tuesday said he is keen to help Shubman Gill, considered heir apparent to the former captain, "grow and understand his potential" for the benefit of Indian cricket. Kohli said he communicates a lot with the 23-year-old batting sensation Gill, who has shot to prominence in all three formats of the game over the last 12 months, adding that both players respect each other. After a record-breaking IPL season with Gujarat Titans, wherein Gill finished with 890 runs — second highest for any batter after Kohli's 973 runs in 2016 — the young India and Gujarat Titans opener is being touted for greater achievements.

"Cut Those Damn Grass": Twitter User Tells Dinesh Karthik On Oval Pitch. The Reply Is Hilarious

The starting day of the World Test Championship is finally here. The Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team will take on the Pat Cummins-led Australian cricket team with an eye on its first ICC title in a decade. The match will be played at The Oval. Team India has played 14 Test matches at the venue, in which they have won two, lost three and drew seven of them. On the eve of the game, India star Dinesh Karthik, who will be commentating for the game, shared an image of the Oval pitch, the nature of which will ultimately decide the playing XI of the teams.

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Virat Kohli vs Steve Smith: A Comparison Of The Titans As India Take On Australia In WTC Final

IND vs AUS Live Score, WTC 2023 Final Day 1: India, Australia Square Off In Ultimate Test Battle

India vs Australia, World Test Championship Final: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

Asian Tour says PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger 'a great result'

WTC Final 2023: Three Player Battles Which Could Decide India vs Australia Title Clash

"When Virat Kohli Bats...": Australian Players Laud India Star Ahead Of WTC Final

"Keen To Help Him Grow...": Virat Kohli On Shubman Gill Ahead Of World Test Championship Final

"Cut Those Damn Grass": Twitter User Tells Dinesh Karthik On Oval Pitch. The Reply Is Hilarious