WTC Final 2023 IND vs AUS: It’s Red Ball time now! For the second time in a row, Team India has qualified for the World Test Championship final, where they will face Australia from June 7 to June 11 at the Oval in London. The English cricket facility Kennington Oval is among the country’s oldest and most picturesque cricket stadiums. Here, we analyze the WTC Final IND vs AUS venue test and ODI statistics and records.
New Zealand’s victory over Sri Lanka made the Men in Blue’s entry into the World Test Championship final for the second time in a row assured. By beating India in the third test at Indore, Australia became the first team to secure a spot in the WTC championship match. Australia moved into first place in the 2023 ICC World Test Championship points rankings with a PCT of 66.67.
India and Australia will square off in an ICC men’s tournament final for the first time in 20 years and for the very first time in a neutral venue in red ball format.
Taking about the Venue, the swing condition makes this site particularly well-known in test cricket. Numerous international games, domestic contests, and even non-cricket activities have taken place at the location. The Oval, which can accommodate over 23,000 people, has an exciting atmosphere, and the pitch itself just adds to the thrill.
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Let’s take a brief look at the Pitch Report of WTC Final 2023 venue the Ovals, England:
WTC Final 2023 Venue Kennington OVAL PITCH REPORT
The Kennington Oval’s pitch is renowned for its dependability and consistency. Both players and spectators enjoy it because it fosters fair competition between bowlers and batters. The surface often has a strong bounce, enabling spinners to gain a grip and quick bowlers to produce movement.
However, it can be somewhat sluggish, which makes scoring runs challenging. The pitch typically gets worse as the game goes on, favoring the Pacers more. The last time when India went there, India defeated England by 157 runs. Rohit Sharma scored a beautiful 124, and Rishabh and Shardul scored impressive fifties.
KENNINGTON OVAL Stats and Records
Test Matches
Total matches: 105
Matches won by batting first: 38
Matches won bowling first: 29
Average 1st Inns scores: 343
Average 2nd Inns scores: 304
Average 3rd Inns scores: 238
Average 4th Inns scores: 156
Highest team total: 903/7 (335.2 Ov) by ENG vs AUS on August 1938
Lowest team total: 44/10 (26 Ov) by AUS vs ENG on August 1896
Highest Individual score: 364 by Sir Leonard Hutton Vs Aus in 1938
Best Bowling figures: Jim Laker (19 wickets 37/9 1st inning & 53/10 2nd inning vs Aus in 1956)
ODI Matches
Total matches: 75
Matches won by batting first: 30
Matches won bowling first: 42 (3 Matches with No result)
Average 1st Inns scores: 246
Highest team total: 398/5 by New Zealand vs England on 12/06/2015
Lowest team total: 103 by England Vs South Africa on 22/05/1999
Highest total chased: 322/3 Sri Lanka Vs India on 08/06/2017
Highest Individual score: 176* E. Lewis Vs England on 27/09/2017
Best Bowling figures: 6/19 by Jasprit Bumrah Vs England on 12/07/2022
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