ICC World Cup 2023, IND vs AUS Final: Chek All the Details About the Cricket World Cup Final
Get ready for the big finale of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023! India and Australia are facing off at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
The Journey to the Final
India’s Super Performance:
India rocked the group stage, winning all nine matches and finishing on top with 18 points. They had the best net run rate of 2.570 in the group.
Semi-final Heroics:
In the semi-final against New Zealand, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill gave a powerful start, and Virat Kohli hit his 50th ODI century. Scoring a massive 397, India left New Zealand trailing by 70 runs.
Australia’s Comeback:
Australia stumbled early but bounced back, winning seven matches in a row to reach the final with 14 points. In the semi-final against South Africa, they clinched a tense three-wicket win.
The Teams
India’s Squad:
Captain: Rohit Sharma
Key Players: Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja
Australia’s Team:
Captain: Pat Cummins
Key Players: Steve Smith, David Warner, Mitchell Starc
World Cup History
India’s Goal:
Hosts India aim for their first big win in an ICC global tournament in 12 years, with the home crowd cheering them on, just like in 2011.
Australia’s Legacy:
Australia, the most successful team in World Cup history, wants to make it six wins and add to their cricket greatness.
Reserve Day:
There’s a reserve day in case of bad weather.
Umpires for the Final
For the big showdown, England’s Richard Illingworth and Richard Kettleborough are the on-field umpires. Joel Wilson and Christopher Gaffaney will be the third and fourth umpires. Kettleborough, with over 100 ODIs as an umpire, previously officiated in a World Cup final in 2015.
The stage is set for an exciting battle, and fans can’t wait to see who will be crowned the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup champion.
Commentators for World Cup 2023 final:
Ravi Shastri, Harsha Bhogle, Nasser Hussain, Ian Smith, Ian Bishop, Ponting, Mark Howard, Dinesh Karthik, Gavaskar, Hayden, Morgan, Watson, Finch, Manjrekar, Naidoo.
Prize Money:
The tournament has a total prize of US$10 million, with the winner taking home US$4
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Conclusion
In wrapping up, get ready for an exciting finale in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 as cricket giant’s India and Australia face off. India’s awesome run in the group stage and a fantastic semi-final win have set the scene for a thrilling showdown. Australia, bouncing back strong, aims to add to its impressive cricket history. With a huge prize of US$10 million and a backup day in case of bad weather, the stage is set at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Fans around the world are buzzing with anticipation as we await the crowning of the 2023 World Cup champion – don’t miss it!
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