In just a heartbeat away from the epic final showdown at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the ICC World Cup 2023 has whittled down to its electrifying conclusion with two titans – India and Australia. Their rivalry remains unparalleled in the annals of cricket history. Amidst the crescendo building up to this clash, a pre-tournament prophecy from Australia’s Mitchell Marsh has caught the attention of netizens.
During a podcast hosted by IPL’s Delhi Capitals amid the 2023 season, Marsh confidently forecasted the grand finale between Australia and India. He painted a vivid canvas of an Australian victory by a staggering margin of 385 runs, foreseeing India bowled out for a meager 65 in the final showdown.
“Australia undefeated; defeating India. Australia 450/2 in the final, India all-out 65,” prophesied Marsh, a standout performer in this World Cup, amassing 426 runs at a remarkable average of 53.25.
While Marsh’s foresight accurately predicted the teams contending for the final – Australia securing their eighth final berth and India their fourth, the second aspect of his prophecy remains untested. Ironically, it’s India, and not Australia, who have emerged as the unbeaten force in the tournament, claiming victory in all ten of their encounters – nine during the round-robin phase and one in the semifinals.
However, Australia enters the final on the back of a remarkable eight-match winning streak. Commencing their campaign with losses against India and South Africa, they rebounded spectacularly, triumphing in every subsequent match, including a compelling semifinal victory over South Africa, propelling them into the final showdown.