Marsh, who lately scored 121 in a exceptional 259-run opening partnership with David Warner towards Pakistan, is in glorious kind going into Wednesday’s match in New Delhi.
He has opened the batting for Australia of their 4 earlier matches, contributing with a fifty and a century of their two latest victories.
Australia, a five-time champion, confronted defeats of their first two matches. Nevertheless, Head, who had suffered a hand damage in Centurion, South Africa, final month, has rejoined the group after rehabilitation in Adelaide and had a follow session at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium.
“I believe that call (of getting Head within the XI) will likely be made this afternoon/tonight,” Marsh informed reporters on the eve of the conflict with the giant-killing Dutch.
“He appeared good, a little bit of vary hitting final night time. He says the hand feels good. So, I am positive if he is match, he’ll be accessible for choice within the group.”
On slipping down the batting order, Marsh mentioned, “Yeah, I discussed to David Warner, perhaps he can bat three, however I obtained a agency no from him, in order that’s being sarcastic there guys!
“However yeah, very joyful to return down to a few. I’ve clearly batted there lots during the last couple of years, so I really feel actually snug at three. And if and when Head comes again in, I believe that is the very best place for me to play for this group.”
The Netherlands surprised high-flying South Africa final week however misplaced to Sri Lanka of their subsequent outing.
Afghanistan’s shock win over Pakistan in Chennai on Monday got here after they’d surprised defending champions England in New Delhi.
Marsh mentioned the extent of competitiveness has introduced the event alive.
“Groups have gotten higher. I believe that is nice for world cricket, definitely in tournaments like this that may generally be fairly lengthy,” mentioned Marsh.
“We respect the Netherlands; they’re enjoying some good cricket and that will likely be a troublesome problem.”
Australia started the event with a loss to India after which went all the way down to South Africa earlier than they bounced again to be positioned fourth within the 10-team desk led by the hosts.
“We’re not in unfamiliar territory. We had a gradual begin and we had been put below stress at instances, however the vibe is nice,” mentioned Marsh.
“We have performed actually good cricket the final two video games and hopefully that is the case tomorrow. So, there is a huge carrot dangling for us in a few weeks’ time.”
(With AFP inputs)
