After defeating India in the 2023 final, the Pat Cummins-led team would be feeling quite confident after winning the WTC for the second time in a row. After winning the two-year cycle, South Africa, led by Temba Bavuma, is making their first appearance in a WTC final. Despite Australia’s early lead, South Africa has made an outstanding run to the championship game.
Australia will defend their title against a formidable South African team in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final, which will be their first final in three editions. Former Indian cricket players Harbhajan Singh and Aakash Chopra have discussed the match and the variables that could affect its outcome in advance of this match.
Aakash Chopra evaluated each side’s advantages and disadvantages. He noted that Pat Cummins, the captain of Australia, is anticipated to pose a serious danger to the South African batting order.
“The greatest danger is Pat Cummins. He makes contributions in many areas with his leadership, bowling in partnerships, and batting at the lower end of the order. He consistently keeps the opposition under pressure and leads from the front,” he told JioStar.
One of the leaders who unites everyone is Pat Cummins: Singh Harbhajan
Harbhajan Singh, meanwhile, shared his thoughts on Pat Cummins as a leader and emphasised the significant role that Travis Head and Nathan Lyon may play in the summit dispute.
One of the leaders that unites people is Pat Cummins. More significantly, he has excellent command in the locker room and has a track record of winning matches. You win more games when your squad respects you and supports you. He is a highly special captain for Australia because of this. Given that South Africa struggles with spin, Nathan Lyon might pose a concern. He is a bowling champion who is unaffected by the weather. He never leaves the game. Travis Head is one man who can rapidly end the game. He not only advances the score but also advances the game. He will be crucial if he bats well, Harbhajan stated.
The former Indian spinner added that, compared to South Africa, who last visited England in 2022, the Australian squad has a major edge because of their experience playing in English conditions.
“Australia will be ready. Their extensive experience playing cricket in England, including ashes and the most recent WTC Final, will be taken into consideration. They have a greater understanding of these conditions than South Africa. They are also a champion team. How you handle pressure during important matches makes a difference, and Australians are experts at it. They have more awards than anyone else because of this,” he continued.
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