Team India had a tough start on the first day of the WTC final 2023 at The Oval. Australia dominated the proceedings, scoring 327 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Travis Head scored an unbeaten 146 runs, while Steve Smith made 95 runs.
India’s bowlers struggled to make an impact and couldn’t find the necessary breakthroughs. The Indian team looked tired and demoralized as the day ended. This disappointing performance on the first day puts India in a difficult position in the World Test Championship (WTC) final.
In fact, Ravi Shastri, the ex-captain and coach of India, expressed apprehension on Day 1 that India’s prospects of clinching the World Test Championship or WTC Final 2023 against Australia rely heavily on the bowlers’ ability to secure early wickets during the initial session of Day 2. He added, “You have to think wickets; if you wait for things to happen, this game is gone. Australia will be up another 200 runs by tea time tomorrow, if not more. So think wickets, try and make the second new ball count in the first 45 minutes of play.”
The WTC Final between India and Australia is not just any cricket match. It’s a battle of titans, a clash of two cricketing powerhouses. Keeping Day 1 in mind, the team needs to follow just one thing: the Kohli School of Cricket. Why? Because it holds the key to their victory against Australia.
Virat Kohli, the epitome of aggression and determination, has transformed Indian cricket. His approach is simple yet effective: attack, attack, and attack, which is the need of the hour.
And that’s what India needs to do against the Australians. They cannot afford to be passive or defensive. They need to be bold and fearless, take risks, and seize every opportunity that comes their way.
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