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Starc, Cummins, And...: Bowlers In Focus As India And Australia Ready To Roll For Perth Face-off

Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc [Source: @sujeetsuman1991, @rafi4999/x.com]Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc [Source: @sujeetsuman1991, @rafi4999/x.com]

India is ready to face their toughest challenge of the WTC 2023-25 cycle. They will be playing their first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 at the Optus Stadium in Perth. This match will be crucial to both teams as a qualification to the final of the WTC is on the line.

India will be looking to revive themselves from the home debacle against New Zealand in the home Test series. However, they will face a tough challenge. On the other hand, Australia will be eager to take on India and dominate them on their home soil. They will be be looking to end a decades drought as far as the BGT is concerned. 

So, looking at the playing conditions, here are three bowlers who might be in focus during the series.

3. Mitchell Starc

Why Mitchell Starc Will Be A Bowler To Watch Out For?

Mitchell Starc has great numbers at the Optus Stadium in Perth. He has been consistently picking up wicket at this stadium and hence could effect the game changing the complexion of the proceedings. The pace and bounce on this track will help Starc trouble the Indian batters and may be lead to a debacle of the visitors. Also, looking at the Indian batting line-up, the in experience in the order could prove Starc to be even more dangerous.

2. Jaspirt Bumrah

Why Jasprit Bumrah Will Be A Bowler To Watch Out For?

The Indian bowling attack will depend a lot on their prime pacer Jasprit Bumrah. The pitches in Australia will help Bumrah to get the best out of himself. At present, the Indian pacer is at his best form and is enjoying all the formats. Even though he was not amongst the wicket in the latest New Zealand series, the pitches in Australia might act in his favour and he might emerge as one of the key players for India in the series.

1. Pat Cummins

Why Pat Cummins Will Be A Bowler To Watch Out For?

The Australian skipper when combined with Mitchell Starc might become a dangerous duo for India. While Starc looks to bowl the aggressive lengths and pick up quick wickets, Pat Cummins is a patient hunter. The speedster looks to bowl the back of a good length are consistently and strangle the batter. Also, his clever change of line and length to deceive the batters is something to watch out for. Cummins also has the dangerous knack for picking up crucial wickets at important stages breaking partnerships. All these effects combine to make Pat Cummins one of the best bowlers to watch for in the series.