'I won't be surprised': AUS captain lavishes praise over Adam Zampa's death over spectacle

The IND vs AUS ODI series beginning from September 22, will be a final rehearsal for both teams ahead of the 2023 ODI World Cup. Pat Cummins and Co. have arrived in India and begun to practice ahead of the first ODI match in Mohali. The Australian team registered a 2-1 victory in the ODI series they played against the 'Men in Blue' earlier this year. Both teams are scheduled to start their ODI World Cup campaign against each other on October 8 in Chennai. 

3 things you need to know 

• The Indian team recently defeated Sri Lanka to lift the eighth Asia Cup title 
• Team India selection committee has rested Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma from the first two IND vs AUS ODIs 
• KL Rahul will lead Team India in the first two IND vs AUS ODI matches 

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Pat Cummins highlights Adam Zampa's ability to bowl death overs 

Australian cricket team skipper Pat Cummins while speaking ahead of the IND vs AUS ODI series, heaped praise on leg spinner Adam Zampa and also highlighted his brilliant ability to bowl death overs. Pat Cummins said in the press conference ahead of the first ODI: 

Zamps (Adam Zampa) is not only good in keeping the run rate down but can also pick a couple of wickets in death overs, which could be hard on pace bowlers. So I won't be surprised if we keep his 2, 3 or 4 overs up our sleeves. 

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Will the series win against India boost Australia's chances in the World Cup? 

The Australian cricket team is the most successful side in the ODI World Cup and has won the title on five occasions. The Australian team will once again walk in as favourites to win the trophy for the sixth time. The Aussies have spent most of 2023 in India and have become very well-experienced to play in the Indian conditions. However, the Aussies lost against South Africa in the five-match ODI series recently and if they manage to win against India in the ODI series, this will certainly boost their chances to win the ODI World Cup.