After two games in the five-match one-day series, Australia are looking like mere pushovers for India
Australian cricket team players at a practice session in Indore on Saturday. Pic/PTI
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After two games in the five-match one-day series, Australia are looking like mere pushovers for India. In both matches, the Australian bowling has been commendable, but their batsmen have been faltering against a well-balanced Indian bowling unit. That Australia continue to pick a team full of all-rounders rather than frontline batsmen is not helping the visitors.
Finch boost
The good news from Australia's point of view is that Aaron Finch trained really well and is expected to partner David Warner at the top of the order. Hilton Cartwright has looked completed out of depth in the opening slot and there is a strong chance that he will miss out completely in the third ODI here today.
Warner blamed the batsmen for the two losses, but felt Finch will provide a much-needed boost. "The batters have been disappointing. He's (Finch) a very good batter and has played a lot of cricket for us over the last couple of years. He's got a lot of experience and for us at the top of the order, he brings a lot of aggression. It's a good sign to see him back in the nets and he's doing everything possible to be fit for this game." Warner told reporters on Saturday.
Max effort needed
A key area where Australia have struggled during both ODIs is the middle overs where Glenn Maxwell needs to fire. The Australian No.5 has shown glimpses of his attacking prowess in Chennai and Kolkata where he looked the only batsman capable of putting India's wrist spinners under pressure. But he has not been able to bat for a substantial period of time. "You've got to rotate the strike and minimise damage. We've got to be accountable to be there at the end." Warner added.
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