Melbourne: The Indian women's team will have to overcome big match pressure as it aims to exorcise the ghosts of the past in the T20 World Cup final against habitual winners Australia in front of a record crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground here on Sunday.
India go into the final unbeaten after topping the group stage where they had beaten the four-time champions Australia in the tournament opener.
Ahead of the much-anticipated final, Indian sports stars send their wishes to Indian eves.
Team India chinaman Kuldeep Yadav, star wrestler Sushil Kumar and Delhi Capitals' spinner Amit Mishra extended their wishes to Indian eves.
Also, National Badminton coach Pullela Gopichand wished 'all the best' to the Harmanpreet Kaur-led team, while suggesting them to enjoy the game.
It must be noted that India reached the final of mega-event, after the semifinal against England was washed out.
The refreshing firepower of 16-year-old Shafali Verma at the top and consistency of India's spin-heavy bowling attack has contributed massively to the team's success so far in the competition.
However, much more is needed from star batters Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet if India are to win their maiden ICC trophy.
The brittle middle-order too needs to deliver. And besides doing the right things on the field, India will also have to win the battle of nerves in the all important game.
Australia, who had beaten India in the preceding tri-series final, find themselves in familiar territory having made their sixth successive final in seven editions.
They know how to win the big moments in high-pressure games, while India have been found wanting on that front. The visitors had capitulated to England in the 2017 ODI World Cup final and 2018 World T20 semifinal.
