Trivandrum: After a commanding performance against Kenya in their previous outing, Australia have another light-weight encounter on their hands, against Canada in Bangalore. With the entire side fit and raring to go, the Aussies will look to pick up another easy 2 points and jump to the top of Group A.
The form of Michael Clarke and Mike Hussey was the biggest positive to come out of the Kenya game for the Kangaroos, who seem to be one of the most lethal sides in the tournament. They have an air about them of a team that knows exactly what they are doing, and it isn’t something to be surprised about, considering they are three-time defending champions.
Cameron White has been the sole batsman whose insipid form sticks out like a sore thumb. Though he is considered to be a top quality player by many in the Australian team management, it might not be all too bad an idea to give David Hussey a chance in place of the Victorian.
Having said that, White might very well find some much required form with a good hit in the middle against Canada, but another failure in this game might very well cut short his World Cup quite early on.
Spinner Jason Krejza has been bowling well and keeping things economical, but will have to get among the wickets to help his side’s cause during the middle-overs. The pace trio of Brett Lee, Shaun Tait and Mitchell Johnson have so far done well, but they need the support of lead spinner Krejza.
Apart from these small issues, Australia are definitely one of the better balanced sides in the tournament, and will be looking to progress right through to the business end of the mega-event. They will use this game against Canada to iron-out any small worries and will also put into use any experiments they want to try ahead of the final Group game against Pakistan, and of course the quarter-finals.
Prediction: Easy Australian win.
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