What is to take place this Saturday is one of the biggest games of the tournament when two top cricketing nations face off. It is more like a quarter final as the winner qualifies to the semi finals. Here are four battles to watch out for in the match.
1. Glenn Maxwell vs Ashwin
In the IPL we had seen a lot of buzz about this rivalry. In IPL-6, Maxwell took on Ashwin in the first two games against CSK but Ashwin got the better of him in the next and in recent times. Maxwell will be looking for revenge and go over the top when Ashwin bowls. Ashwin, who is rather a calm customer would be hoping to stick with his form.
2. Virat Kohli vs Aussie bowlers
Virat Kohli”s favourite bowling line up looks to be the Oz one. He has smashed their bowlers majority of the times. Who can forget his rivalry against Mitchell Johnson an year ago when the hosts toured Australia? However, Mitch ain”t playing anymore but he has had history with other bowlers like Faulkner as well. Who will get the better part this time?
3. Steve Smith vs Indian Bowlers
If Smith is Australia”s Kohli, then, the Indian bowlers are the Aussie bowlers! Smith has hardly failed against India in any format. Though he bats with an unorthodox technique, he places the ball extremely well. This time around he might have to work a little harder to get thise runs as India”s bowling line-up has finally found a direction!
4. Usman Khawaja vs India”s spearheads
Khawaja has been doing wonderfully well in giving Australia starts. It will take a hell lot of a good delivery to get this man in form. All eyes will be on Ashish Nehra and Ravi Ashwin to provide India a good start by keeping Khawaja in check. This might be one thing the Pandya and Bumrah might be worried about as they are still very new to the International circuit and will face a tough competition against the fiery Australia batting.