Former cricketer and renowned commentator Ravi Shastri has stated that India is the favorite to win the World Cup and must continue playing the way they did in the last two games to secure the title. Shastri expressed confidence in India›s prospects, emphasizing that they don›t need to make any significant changes but rather maintain the momentum from their recent performances.
«India will win the World Cup. They will start playing in the World Cup final as the favorites. They don›t have to do anything different; they just have to continue what they are doing in the last two games. I want the team to be composed, calm, and able to handle the pressure. Every Indian cricketer is performing well in the tournament, which is a great sign,» Shastri told the media.
India is the only unbeaten side in the tournament and secured a thrilling victory over New Zealand in the semi-final, largely due to their batters scoring runs at a brisk pace and Mohammed Shami delivering an exceptional spell with the ball.
The match took place in Mumbai.
Australia emerged victorious in the other semi-final, defeating South Africa by three wickets at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday. The two teams will face each other in the title clash on Sunday in Ahmedabad.
Michael Bevan tips India as favourites
CHENNAI: Former Australian batter Michael Bevan said that the ‘Men in Blue’ are the clear favourite at the tournament.
Speaking to a leading news agency, Bevan said that reaching the World Cup final is a tremendous achievement—something that doesn’t happen very often. He added that both teams playing in the final are in top form. He added that Pat Cummins’ side has a lot of talent and has players who can make a difference at any point in a game.
Bevan added that even though India is the favourites in the tournament, the Aussies also have the potential to win the prestigious tournament.
