• Ahead of ICC final, Hazlewood confident about understanding Indian team.
• Hazlewood eyes exploiting Indian weaknesses, recalling early breakthroughs in Chennai.
• Hazlewood expects a fierce pitch in Ahmedabad for the World Cup final, massive crowd expected.

In a prelude to the highly anticipated ICC World Cup 2023 final between Australia and India, fast bowler Josh Hazlewood expressed confidence in his team’s understanding of the Indian cricket squad. Having faced off in the tournament’s opening match, Hazlewood asserted that Australia knows the Indian team “inside out.”

Reflecting on their previous encounter in Chennai, where Australia succumbed to a 2-1 series defeat, Hazlewood acknowledged the resilience of the Indian side. Despite Australia’s early setback, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul’s standout performance turned the tide in favor of the home team. Hazlewood remarked, “We’ve played them a lot of times. We know them inside out, same with them.”

Praising the quality of the Indian team, Hazlewood noted their flawless march through the tournament, emphasizing the absence of any apparent weaknesses. He highlighted the glimpse of vulnerability witnessed in Chennai when Australia successfully defended a modest target, attributing their success to early breakthroughs.

Hazlewood also commended the diversity of playing conditions across India’s cricket grounds. With the tournament spanning various venues, he noted that adapting to different conditions becomes crucial for both batting and bowling strategies. Anticipating the final showdown at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Hazlewood expressed expectations of a competitive yet fair wicket, drawing parallels to their encounter against England in the same venue.

Australia, vying for their sixth World Cup title, will lock horns with India, seeking their first ICC trophy since 2013, in what promises to be a cricketing spectacle. The final, slated for November 19, is expected to draw a massive crowd of over 100,000 spectators eager to witness the clash between these two cricketing powerhouses.

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