DOHA: Australia will be up against a confident Indian team at next month’s final of ICC World Test Championship, but it’s not going to be an easy outing for the Baggy Greens.
The final will be held at The Oval in London from 7 June.
Going by their recent record against India and uninspiring results at the South London venue which boasts a143-year-year old Test history, it’s going to be a hard-nut to crack for the Aussies.
Australia’s only failure in the ICC World Test Championship 2021-23 cycle was their 2-1 away defeat to India.
They haven’t beaten their rivals both home and away in eight years that include four successive series defeats.
The Oval provides a unique neutral venue opportunity for the Pat Cummins-led side to settle the scores but they are likely to face a stiff challenge at the famous venue, where they’ve won 7 out of their 38 Test matches.
Australia’s win percentage of 18.42 at the venue is one of their poorest across England.
Some of Australia’s Test legends showcased their individual brilliance at The Oval – the home venue for Surrey County.
Legendary batsman Sir Donald Bradman has the most runs at the venue for Australia.
The right-hander amassed 553 runs at 138.25 in four innings of his four Tests with the help of two centuries and one half-century. Bradman’s best at The Oval is 244.
Allan Border is second on the list with 478 runs in eight innings of his four Tests at The Oval. He averaged 79.66, his run tally including one century and four fifties. (ICC Media)
