‘Australia kal ki match jeet jayegi’ – Fans react as Mitchell Starc declares India favorite to win ODI World Cup 2023

Glenn Maxwell and Mitchell Starc are back to the Australian team after a long time. The left-arm pacer appeared at the press conference ahead of the third ODI. The Australian pacer talked about the outlook of the Australian squad. “We have used quite a wide squad of players, whether that be managing players or players coming back from injury, trying different combinations and whatnot,” said Starc. 

Starc felt that Australia was on the receiving end of the conditions and the toss in the first two ODIs of the series. “I think we have seen the wickets change throughout both the games, depending on who batted first and in different places. Spin was a massive factor in the second innings the other night (in Indore). We played well under lights in Mohali,” added Starc. 

The Australian pacer felt that the Australian players with IPL experience could be handy for them in the ODI World Cup. “We have got a lot of guys with IPL experience, we know that the wickets are going to be very different through the night and day, depending on which part of India we play as well — not too many grounds we have played back-to-back games so, conditions are going to play a part,” said Starc.

‘It is not a position we want to be in but plenty to play for tomorrow’ – Mitchell Starc

Starc said that the third ODI of the series will be a good outing for them ahead of the ODI World Cup 2023. “Obviously, leading into the World Cup, it is not a position we want to be in but plenty to play for tomorrow — what the make-up of our team looks like, what we want to take into our World Cup campaign,” felt the former World Cup winner. 

The 33-year-old said that India is the favourite to win the ODI World Cup 2023. “We have got two more opportunities after this game, before the World Cup — another chance to be accustomed to the conditions and adapt to what is being thrown at us against probably the favourites for the World Cup. It is a big day for both teams tomorrow,” said Starc. 

Here’s how the fans reacted to Starc’s opinion –

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— alphabetagama (@alphabetagama20) September 26, 2023

India’s target should be a clean sweep. It is possible for us because we are highly motivated and a clean sweep against Australia is one of the biggest motivation factors we can have to enter the world cup .

— saasha (@saasha_00) September 26, 2023

Aus kal ka match jeet jaye ga

— Asif Ali (@AsifAli83276563) September 26, 2023

Starc khelege kya kal ?

— Gauravgupta (@Gauravg2152) September 26, 2023

MATLAB starck KO script ki smjh aa ri hye

— Ahmad Hassan Bobak (@ahmad_bobak) September 26, 2023

Big game🔥

— Waqar Younas (@waqar_younas158) September 26, 2023

First they appreciate you then they thrash you 😂 be ready team india starc is coming for you 😂

— Mirza Hassan 🇰🇼🇵🇰 (@mirzasays_) September 26, 2023

He wants a good IPL contract bro

— waqas (@icricketfreak) September 26, 2023

Chane ke jhaad pe chadha raha hai. Or in Mumbaiyya Hindi, Yeda banke Peda kha raha hai.

— Indian Tintin (@IndianTintin_) September 26, 2023

Wo chuna lga rha

— waqas (@icricketfreak) September 26, 2023