World Cup 2023, Final | IND vs AUS - Fantasy Guide

image-lp4c0u0hIndia and Australia will be playing against each other in the final of the World Cup 2023 (Source: AP Photos)

India (IND) & Australia (AUS) will lock horns in the final of the Cricket World Cup 2023. The match will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on 19th November 2023 at 2:00 PM IST. It promises to be a cracker of a contest as both teams will look to give their all in this game to be the World Champions. 

There are plenty of quality players in both sides and we will help you in picking building your fantasy team for this game. Here's IND vs AUS World Cup 2023 Final, Fantasy Guide with Pitch report, toss factor and other fantasy tips to help you win big. 

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Pitch Report

The pitch is expected to be the same one which was used for the India vs Pakistan game earlier in the tournament. If it's the same pitch then there won't be much help for the bowlers with the new ball in the first innings. There will be some grip and slow turn for the spinners and cutters & slower deliveries from the pacers will be effective in the first innings. The pitch will get easier for batting but despite that, batting first and setting up a good total will be the right approach for this game. Some movement is expected for the pacers with the new ball and dew can be a factor as well. 

Overall, the ball will turn in the first innings and bowlers from the first innings will be important (spinners & death bowlers). There maybe some movement for the pacers under lights but batting may be relatively easier in the second innings. 

Fantasy Value from Pitch Report

  • Pick spinners and death bowlers from 1st innings. 
  • Batters who are good against spin will be a must. 
  • Top order batters should do well. Try them as C/VC in big leagues. 
  • Ravindra Jadeja will be a top C/VC pick in this game. 


IND vs AUS, Final: Differential Picks

Kuldeep Yadav 

Kuldeep Yadav's selection percentage has surprisingly dropped to 27 at the time of writing this. He is a genuine wicket-taker and will be a top pick for this game. He can turn the ball both ways and can be very effective against the Aussies in this game. Kuldeep picked up 1 wicket in the semi-final against New Zealand. 

Pat Cummins

Pat Cummins will be a top differential pick in fantasy cricket, especially while bowling first. He picked up 3 wickets in the last game and is handy with the bat as well. He will bowl in the middle and death overs and can pick up a few wickets in this match. Cummins' selection percentage is 17% and he can be the game changer for you in fantasy cricket. 

Steve Smith

Steve Smith scored 46 runs in the first game against India. He has had a poor World Cup 2023 with the bat but he's one of the best in world cricket and a good player of spin bowling. He will be an important batter for his team in the middle order and will be an excellent differential pick as Australia's top order can struggle against the Indian bowling attack. 

Marnus Labuschagne

Marnus Labuschagne is another ideal differential pick. He will bat at number 5 and can score some useful runs and help your fantasy team excel in this game. Marnus is decent against spin and can hold one end. He has gotten off to starts but has failed to convert them into big scores. He fields at the hotspots and can fetch some points from fielding as well. 


IND vs AUS, Final: Fantasy Cricket Tips

If India Bats First

  • KL Rahul will be a top C/VC choice.
  • You can take the risk of dropping Adam Zampa.
  • Jadeja will be an excellent Captain choice alongside Kuldeep. 

If Australia Bats First

  • Try Adam Zampa as C/VC in GLs/Mini GLs.
  • Steve Smith will be a good C/VC choice.
  • You can drop Rohit Sharma in big leagues.
  • Hazlewood will be an excellent Captain choice for GLs.