The two great powerhouses in world cricket - India and Australia - will meet in Sunday's ODI World Cup final, with the host nation looking to secure a perfect record at the tournament.
After a dominant group stage effort, India advanced to the decider with an impressive victory over New Zealand, as the likes of Mohammed Shami and Virat Kohli proved to be a major difference.
Australia started their World Cup campaign slowly, losing their first two games, but have now won eight-straight thanks largely to the heroics of Glenn Maxwell and Adam Zampa.
The Sporting News previews the clash between Australia and India below.
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Australia vs India ODI World Cup final prediction
While their recent efforts have ranged from mixed to brilliant, there's no hiding the fact Australia are coming into this clash as the underdogs.
In their previous meeting at this World Cup, the hosts produced a convincing six-wicket win, chasing down the Aussies' total of 199 with almost nine overs remaining.
Since then, Pat Cummins' side have clawed their way through to earn a spot in the final, while India have barely broken a sweat in their path to glory.
The conditions are expected to play into India's hands and with the previously-mentioned Kohli in red-hot form, all the momentum is with the hosts.
Prediction: India to win
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Australia vs India ODI World Cup final best bet
- Pick: Virat Kohli 50+ runs
- Odds: $2.35 (via Dabble)
He's been the form player of the World Cup with bat in hand, so expect to see noted big-game player Virat Kohli come up with another brilliant knock against the Aussies.
The 35-year-old has scored over 700 runs throughout the tournament, averaging over 100, and recently levelled the great Sachin Tendulkar for most centuries in ODI cricket.
Last time out against this opposition, Kohli scored an important 85 and there's reason to believe he can replicate a similar effort on Sunday night.
Australia vs India ODI World Cup final outside bet
- Pick: Glenn Maxwell Australian top run-scorer
- Odds: $6.50 (via Dabble)
He's been the talk of the town for his two record-setting knocks at this tournament and Maxwell could hold the key to any potential upset for the Aussies.
While he has produced a mixed bag across his nine appearances to date, 'The Big Show' has stood up when the pressure was on, highlighted by his awe-inspiring 201* against Afghanistan.
Maxwell missed out against South Africa in the semis, but with the Indian attack likely to take early wickets given their recent form, all eyes could be on the him to get the Aussies out of trouble once again and take it to the opposition.
Australia vs India start time, match details
- Date: Sunday, November 19th
- Time: 2:00 pm local / 7:30 pm AEDT
- Location: Narendra Modi Stadium (Ahmedabad)
- Last meeting: October 8th, 2023 - India won by six wickets
