As the WTC finals commence from tomorrow at Lord’s, here are 5 key players to watch for, who can create a big impact with their presence.
1. Travis Head
Australian batsman Travis Head is considered one of the most dangerous batsmen in the world. Head is a big match winner, whose bat can put the match in Australia’s bag if it works. In the last WTC final too, he made Australia the champion by scoring a century against India. In this cycle, Head has so far scored 1177 runs in 19 Test matches. Head is in tremendous form and can play a big role in getting Australia another title.
2. Temba Bavuma
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has been giving bowlers sleepless nights in recent times. Bavuma is in great form and has scored 609 runs in just 7 Tests so far. He has scored 781 runs in the last 12 innings, which includes 3 centuries and 4 half-centuries. Bavuma can become ‘Kal’ for Australia in the WTC final. This is a big match for Bavuma. If his bat performs well in this match, history can be made.
3. Pat Cummins
Australian captain Pat Cummins wreaks havoc with the ball more than the bat. In the third round, he has taken 73 wickets in 17 matches. He has taken 5-wicket hauls 5 times and 4-wicket hauls 4 times. Both his captaincy and bowling will be a big strength for the team in the final. Cummins will be eyeing to win the WTC title for the second consecutive time.
4. Steve Smith
Australia’s legendary batsman Steve Smith is called the master of Test cricket. He also scored a century in the last WTC final. In this cycle, he has scored 1324 runs in 19 Tests and is in great form. Smith can prove to be a big headache for the South African bowlers.
5. Kagiso Rabada
South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada can destroy any batting lineup. In this cycle of WTC, he has taken 47 wickets in 10 Tests. During this, he has also achieved the feat of taking 5 wicket haul thrice. If the Lord’s pitch supports him even a little, then Rabada can wreak havoc.
