Mitchell Starc And Pat Cummins: How The Two Pacers Will Be India's Nemesis In Perth Test?

Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins [Source: @CricCrazyJohns, @AvengerReturns/x.com]

India will be up for their toughest challenge in the WTC 2023-25 cycle. The India tour of Australia will be a gruelling contest as a spot in the WTC final is on the line. The Indian team will be missing their captain in the series opener, however, the team will be looking to bounce back from their home debacle against New Zealand. The motive of the Indian team will be to start the series with a bang and maintain the momentum for the four games.

While India look to plan for the whole Australian team, two bowlers will be the biggest threats for the visitors. Mitchell Starc, who has an outstanding record at Perth can easily demolish the Indian batting line-up leading to a irrecoverable landslide. Along with Starc, there will be Cummins, who with his impeccable line and length and uncanny knack to pick up important wickets at crucial stages could also cause trouble for the visitors.

Why Will Mitchell Starc Be A Threat To India?

Mitchell Starc's Record At The Perth Stadium

Table - Mitchell Starc's Bowling Record at the Perth Stadium

The numbers give us the idea that Mitchell Starc enjoys bowling at the Perth. He picks up a wicket while conceding only 19 runs. Also, the fact that the curator has hinted at a pacy and bouncy wicket, it increases his threat on the track. The new ball spell by the 34-year-old left-arm pacer could be lethal for the Indians and the openers need to watch out for him, especially if they are batting second.

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Why Will Pat Cummins Be A Threat To India?

Virat  Kohli's Record In Australia 

The most experienced batter in the Indian team that has travelled to Australia is Virat Kohli. The Indian batter has a great record in Australia and will be the backbone of the batting line-up. Here is a look at Kohli's record in Tests in Australia.

The numbers clearly give us the idea that if there is one Indian batter, the Australians will be wary off , it will be Virat Kohli. However, Australia's skipper might be the perfect answer to the Indian talismanic batter. First of all here is a look at the face-off between the two players. 

Pat Cummins vs Virat Kohli

Pat Cummins has not only kept Virat Kohli but has also dismissed him five times in Test cricket. The length and line of Cummins might a big reason behind why Kohli has struggled against him. Cummins prefers to bowl the short of a good length area on a consistent basis outside the off stump. 

This does not allow Kohli to get settled into his natural game. So, the Australian skipper will be a threat to Kohli, the best batter of Indian team in the series and the whole Indian team in the process.

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