TVS Cup Final: Kolkata set for India, Aussie clash, from NDTV Options

[Pradeep]

As India takes on Australia in the finals of the TVS Cup tri-series on Tuesday at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, all eyes seem to be on the local favourite, the Prince of Kolkata, Sourav Ganguly.

The Indian skipper will have to undergo a fitness test on Tuesday morning before he is declared fit to play.

Kolkata, which witnessed one of the best Test matches of all time in 2001 between India and Australia, is now all set for a World Cup final rematch.

"One-day game is anybody's game. The team which plays well on that particular day wins. If we have to play well for the final, we need to do the basics right," said Indian captain Sourav Ganguly on the eve of the match.

There is a palpable sense of relief that New Zealand didn't ruin the dream final, and Eden Gardens was buzzing with crowds even for the pre-match practice session.

Keeping the crowd quiet won't be easy unless Australia win the toss and bat first.

"We are all very excited about the game and are looking forward to it. It is probably going to be a hostile environment tonight for us but we'll do our best to keep the crowd quiet," said an excited Australian captain Ricky Ponting.

Of the 17 one-dayers played in Eden Gardens, 10 have been won by the side batting first. And a day-and-night game has the additional dew factor to deal with.

India would do well to win this game since it could provide them with the confidence to reach for greater heights in the tour of Australia.