New Delhi: It is revenge time for Team India! as they take on Australia in a high-octane clash in St Lucia. India had a nightmarish memory against Australia as the men in blue slumped to a 6-wicket defeat in the ODI World Cup Finals. It was the Narendra Modi Stadium on that occasion, now it is the iconic Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St Lucia.
India’s strategy against Australia.#INDvsAUS
IND vs AUS ! pic.twitter.com/edX4akDcDh
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Australia had been in phenomenal form in this year’s World Cup as well as last time. The Kangaroos started with a power-packed performance against England obliterating the defending champions. This was followed by powerful performances against Namibia, Scotland and Bangladesh. However, the jolt against Afghanistan has turned the tables against the Aussies. Naturally, heading into the current match, Team India looks the more dominant and comfortable side of the two.
24th June—-> [The Revenge]… #INDVSAUS #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/gO60U4twHa
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How is the weather in St. Lucia?
According to weather.com, a thunderstorm lurks in the corners of St. Lucia. Naturally, there might be some rain delays and breaks in play. However, those delays are expected to be minimal and a full 40-over contest is on the cards. Currently, the rain prediction stands at 15%, which is much lower than the precipitation levels we have seen in this World Cup.
The rain chances decrease even more when the game progresses further and drops down to only 5%. Australia will look to go ahead with a full-fledged 40-over contest. After their catastrophic loss to Afghanistan, this game has turned out to be a do-or-die affair for the Aussies.
idk who needs to hear this but —#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/A4mCGsozNI
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If Afghanistan wins against Bangladesh, which one can hope after the heroics they pulled up against the Aussies, things might be a little tricky for the Aussies. If Afghanistan wins the match against Bangladesh, then a win will be the only way the Kangaroos can somewhat secure their qualification dreams. However, in that case, also the NRR might come into play.
