Cricket World Cup Final: 3 Factors That Give India The Edge Over Australia

Team India will take on Australia in the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, on Sunday, November 19. The match begins at 2:00 PM IST. High-flying Team India stormed into the final with a 70-run win over New Zealand on Wednesday. The win helped Rohit Sharma's side extend its unbeaten run at the ODI World Cup to 10 games. India's winning streak is a result of a strong batting line-up that has taken the attack to the opposition.

The bowling unit has proven equally formidable, dismantling opposing teams with ease. Indian pacers and spinners have utilised the playing conditions well, contributing to India's resounding victories.

In the build-up to the final showdown between India and Australia, we take a look at the three key factors that give the Rohit Sharma-led side an advantage over the Aussies in their quest for their third World Cup crown.

1. Strong batting line-up

India's dominance in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup can be attributed to their strong performances with the bat. The opening duo of Rohit Sharma (550 runs) and Shubman Gill (350 runs) have provided India with solid starts consistently.

Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul have played pivotal roles in the middle-order, helping India post good totals like in the semi-final clash against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday.

Virat Kohli, with a tally of 711 runs in 10 matches, has established himself as the match-winner for India. Shreyas Iyer (526 runs) has shown form with consecutive centuries against the Netherlands (128 not out) and New Zealand (105). Meanwhile, KL Rahul (386 runs) has emerged as the backbone of the Indian batting line-up, showcasing remarkable temperament and calmness to