Nov 14, 2023
World Cup final beckons India
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India have been playing as a unit, with all three departments synching up nicely to produce nine consecutive wins
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Black Caps
The Kiwis, who are the runners-up from the last edition, will present a different proposition in the high-pressure knockout game
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Opening Salvo
The Indian top-order has been in fine form and given quick, solid starts by openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill
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King Kohli
Virat Kohli leads the tournament's run-scoring charts & has been in the form of his life, standing just one short of 50 ODI tons
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The Glovesman
KL Rahul, doubling as wicket-keeper in this WC, is being hailed as the best No. 5 batter on show
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Pace Attack
Indian fast bowlers Bumrah, Shami and Siraj have produced breathtaking spells to instill fear in opposition batters
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Spin Twins
Ravindra Jadeja has produced both wickets and runs to play the all-rounder's role, while Kuldeep has proved to be his perfect ally
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Rachin Ravindra
The Indian bowlers will have to tackle the find of the tournament in Kiwi batting line-up, who has scored 565 runs, including 3 centuries
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Key Bowler
Wily spinner Mitchell Santner has been the most successful bowler for Kiwis, but will face a stiff test against in-form Indian batters
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