World Cup: Five player battles to watch out for in India vs Australia
Before the India vs Australia blockbuster World Cup clash gets underway, we take a look at five player battles that could define the contest
Mitchell Starc has been particularly effective with the new ball, and could pose a real threat to Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill
Virat Kohli and Adam Zampa have shared quite the rivalry in white-ball cricket over the years, and both will aim to come out on top on Sunday
Steve Smith vs Jasprit Bumrah would be a face off between Australia’s No 1 batter and India’s No 1 bowler — a contest for the ages!
David Warner has shown a hint of susceptibility to the moving balls, especially the outswingers, and the in-form Mohammed Siraj will look to exploit that
Glenn Maxwell is quite the force in the Aussie middle-order and Kuldeep Yadav, India’s standout bowler in 2023, will hope to keep him quiet