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'Toss Not As Important In Ahmedabad As In Mumbai' - Cummins Ahead Of WC Final vs India

image-lp3oinw1Pat Cummins at pre-match press conference (Twitter)

Pat Cummins gave an interesting assessment of the contrasting nature of conditions in Mumbai and Ahmedabad ahead of the high-octane India versus Australia ICC World Cup 2023 final on Sunday (November 19). The Australian skipper believes the toss won't be as big a factor at the Motera Stadium as it has been at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. 

Despite the dew factor present on both the venues, Cummins feels toss will not make as deep an influence on the proceedings in Ahmedabad. The pace stalwart based his judgement on the fact that the ball had moved prodigiously in the first Powerplay against chasing sides at the Wankhede. 

The moment Indian skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss in the much-anticipated semifinal clash against New Zealand on Wednesday (November 15), he held no qualms opting to bat first and put the BlackCaps under the pump later on. 



As it transpired, India brought their new-ball expertise to the fore on a pitch offering a hint of lateral seam movement and picked up two early wickets, which New Zealand, despite a resilient stand between Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell, failed to recover from completely in a chase of 398. 

Cummins Speaks On Conditions In Ahmedabad 

Both India and Australia had won their previous matches of the tournament in Ahmedabad. While India suppressed Pakistan after bowling first and dismantling the opposition line-up for 191 all out, the five-time champions Aussies derailed the Englishmen in their chase and won by a margin of 33 runs after posting 286. 

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma may have a completely different idea about the conditions in play and how the toss might tilt the scales in favour of either side, Cummins reckoned it won't dictate the terms as much as people feel on the outside. 

"Here, the Toss is not as important as in Mumbai. But we are ready to all challenges thrown at us. This city and venue has more dew than a lot of others. Batting during the day is going to be a lot easier," Cummins said as Australia approach their eighth men's World Cup final appearance in front of a packed India-dominant 1,30,000 crowd.