Australia Unfazed by India's Home Support
Starc: "We're Taking On the Best Team in the Tournament"
In addition to facing South Africa in Thursday's semi-final, Australia also had to contend with the crowd of over 50,000 people at the Eden, the bulk of whom were Proteas supporters.
Pat Cummins and company will have to fight double that number, which will be howling for Team India, on Sunday at the Motera in Ahmedabad. However, the five-time champion Australians don't seem to be too put off by the hostile audience.
in a setting akin to an amphitheater.
We'll be taking on the top players in the competition. India is in the final and has undoubtedly been the greatest team in the competition so far. Senior pacer Mitchell Starc said at the press conference held after the game that this is the main goal of World Cups.
Quinton de Kock dives to take a catch to dismiss Steve Smith.
"We'll play the squad that hasn't lost and the top team overall in the tournament. We'll attempt to see what we can do. They were our opponent in the first round of the event, and now we meet them in the final.
"Well, what a great place to be as the World Cup comes to a close! The audience will be fervent for India, the bowler acknowledged, adding that on Sunday, managing pressure and skill would be crucial.On October 8, India defeated Australia by six wickets in their World Cup league match at the Chepauk.
Australia captain Pat Cummins finally smiles with Mitchell Starc for company as the five-time champions make their eighth ODI World Cup final. They play India in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
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