It will be a repeat of the 2003 World Cup Final on Sunday in Ahmedabad. India and Australia will lock horns in the finals of the 2023 ODI World Cup. Here, we take a look at three mistakes India made against Australia in 2003 WC finals that they must avoid in 2023.
Team India had several challenges in the 2003 World Cup Final. They did not respond well to many of them. Hence, they had to lose the final against the Aussies.
1) Not playing their natural game
As much as India was confident after a winning streak, the team did not play its natural game against Australia. Sachin Tendulkar going for a big hit within his first few deliveries, and Virender Sehwag getting run out in search of a risky single are some of the examples. The current Indian Team must avoid this. They should stick to their template and philosophy against Australia.
2) Making a decision under pressure at the toss
Making a decision under pressure at the toss is one of the mistakes India made against Australia in 2003 WC finals that they must avoid in 2023. Sourav Ganguly won the toss and chose to field first that day. It seemed that it was a decision taken under the pressure of a final. Eventually, it was this decision that laid the foundation for India’s loss. Rohit Sharma must avoid this if he wins the toss on Sunday.
3) Not removing the Australian openers early
When the Aussie openers escape the first few overs, they are destructive. Back then, it was two left-handers who took the game away early from India. This must not happen again from India’s perspective. If David Warner and Travis Head start off well, it could be curtains for India because the Aussies will then become more confident.
