World Cup Final: BCCI Curators Fine-Tune Ahmedabad Pitch For IND vs Aus

AHMEDABAD: As the anticipation builds for the World Cup final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Team India is set to maintain their strategy of dominating on slow pitches.

Insider information suggests that the final will be played on the same pitch that witnessed the India vs Pakistan clash last month.

Expect a sluggish pitch, where the ball takes its sweet time reaching the batsman’s bat. Indian skipper Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid meticulously inspected the pitch during the optional training session, noting that black soil pitches are generally on the slower side.

In the India vs Pakistan game, the visitors were bundled out for 191, and India secured a convincing seven-wicket win. The upcoming final pitch is anticipated to follow a similar pattern, favoring spinners with its slow nature.

While Australia flaunts a formidable pace attack with Pat Cummins, Josh Hazelwood, and Mitchell Starc, India boasts the best pace bowling lineup in recent history. Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj have been in exceptional form.

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Pitches have taken the spotlight, especially since India’s semifinal at the Wankhede Stadium. The BCCI faced accusations of pitch-switching, with reports revealing that the team management instructed curators to shave off grass and create a slow track at Wankhede Stadium.