Making it to the final of an ODI World Cup is not new to either India or Australia. But Australia has had better success and history is on their side. But the kind of dominance India has had in the past decade, and more so in this World Cup in their home soil beckons an even contest. Both teams were made to sweat in semis, which will give their more reason to train harder for the summit clash, in addition to the grandeur of the occasion itself.
India and New Zealand have faced each other 10 times in ODI World Cup games. India has won it four times and New Zealand has won five times and one no-result. In recent times, atleast since 2019, New Zealand has been the biggest choker of India at ICC tournaments.
Australia and South Africa have faced each other seven times in ODI World Cup games. Australia and South Africa has each won three times and the infamous tie game at 1999 Cricket World Cup semi-final which went to Australia advancing to the final in terms of points scored in previous rounds. South Africa and Australia will repeat the scenario of their infamous 1999 World Cup semis this time at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
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