London: India is all set to take on Australia in the World Test Championship final. This is India’s second consecutive WTC final. The team made it to the summit clash of the previous cycle as well but lost to New Zealand. The Indian team has reached the UK where they are currently preparing for the marquee game. Australia too have begun preparations for the final.
India vs Australia WTC Final Oval Match Details
Date: June 7-11
Venue: Oval, London
Time: 3:30 PM IST
India vs Australia WTC Final Oval Pitch Report
Aussie batter Steve Smith had a good look at the wicket and said that he expects the pitch to be a batting-friendly surface. Smith added that the pitch might turn into a subcontinent wicket and offer turn to the spinners as the match progresses.
India vs Australia WTC Final Weather Report
As per AccuWeather, the conditions will be great for cricket with clear sky for the first four days, however, there is a 56 per cent chance of rain on the final day of the Test.
What Will Happen If the WTC Final Is Washed Out Or Ends In A Draw?
In case of a rain delay, a reserve day can be used to make up for the lost time. If the result is not possible or the match ends in a draw, both India and Australia will share the trophy.
How To Watch India vs Australia WTC Final In India?
The WTC final can be watched live on Star Sports Channels while the live streaming will be available on Hotstar App.
India vs Australia WTC Final Squads
India Squad for the WTC final: Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, KS Bharat (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat, Ishan Kishan (wk)
Standby players: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mukesh Kumar, Suryakumar Yadav
Australia Squad for the WTC final: Pat Cummins (captain), Scott Boland, Alex Carey (wk), Cameron Green, Marcus Harris, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy, Steve Smith (vc), Mitchell Starc, David Warner
Standby players: Mitch Marsh, Matthew Renshaw
(Squads as of May 30, 2023)