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Taking a look at the probable India XI vs Australia in the WTC Final
2) Middle order (Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane)
Ajinkya Rahane (Source: Twitter)
The middle order of Pujara, Kohli and Rahane are back once again after Rahane was picked by the Indian team management after his great exploits in the IPL. The Indian batting order is undoubtedly held together by Cheteshwar Pujara, who has been doing great so for a while. With an average of over 50 versus Australia, the Saurashtra batsman is well renowned for regularly frustrating the bowlers.
Virat Kohli will be one of the most valued wickets with them as he can swiftly take the game away from the opponent and will take encouragement from his 186 versus Australia in Ahmedabad. However, the Aussies will be eager to exploit the batter’s vulnerability to the moving ball.
Ajinkya Rahane is almost certainly guaranteed a spot in the starting lineup with Shreyas Iyer out of the match. His familiarity with English weather will be a huge asset to Team India. The seasoned cricketer excels at slip fielding in the slip cordon and that is surely an added benefit for the Indian team.
