Get ready for the ultimate cricket spectacle as the stage is primed for the epic India vs Australia showdown at the esteemed Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The pinnacle of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 is set to enthral on Sunday, November 19, 2023, with the action commencing at 2:00 pm local time. Expect an extravagant closing ceremony graced by the luminaries of the cricketing world.
India is fervently chasing its third World Cup title, having clinched victory in the 1983 and 2011 editions. On the other hand, Australia stands on the brink of claiming a record-extending sixth crown, having triumphed in the 1987-88, 1999, 2002-03, 2007-08, and 2014-15 editions.
Highlights of the ICC World Cup 2023 Final:
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Special Flypast by Indian Air Force:
The Indian Air Force's Surya Kiran aerobatic team will dazzle the skies above the Narendra Modi Stadium with a spectacular flypast before the final match. Following in the footsteps of major sporting events like Formula One racing, this breathtaking aerial display promises to captivate spectators.
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Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport Preparedness:
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad has meticulously arranged all facilities to accommodate guests arriving for the finals. Passengers are advised to account for additional time required for travel-related formalities and mandatory security protocols.
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Hotel and Airfare Surge Ahead of World Cup 2023 Final:
The soaring anticipation has led to a surge in hotel tariffs, with rates in Ahmedabad surpassing Rs 1 lakh for Sunday. Premier hotels like ITC Narmada and Taj Skyline are already fully booked. Flight ticket prices to Ahmedabad have similarly skyrocketed, marking significant increases from 15-45 days prior.
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Dua Lipa Set to Perform at the Closing Ceremony:
Reports suggest that pop sensation Dua Lipa will grace the World Cup 2023 final in Ahmedabad with her performance. While there's no official confirmation from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Lipa hinted at her participation, mentioning her song "Physical."
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Anticipated Attendees at the World Cup 2023 Final:
Numerous distinguished personalities are expected to grace the event. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, former cricketers such as Kapil Dev, M S Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, and actors including Rajinikanth, Kamal Hassan, Nagarjuna, and Ram Charan are among those anticipated to attend.
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Contingency Plans for Rain Interruptions:
In the event of rain disrupting play on Sunday, umpires will allot extra time and potentially reduce the number of overs to ensure a conclusive result. If the inclement weather persists, a reserve day is allocated. The match will resume without reducing overs. If neither day allows play, umpires will resort to a 'super over' or use points from the table to determine the winner.
World Cup 2023: India and Australia Complete Squads
India Squad:
- Rohit Sharma (c)
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- K L Rahul (wk)
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Shardul Thakur
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohammed Siraj
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohammed Shami
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Ishan Kishan (wk)
- Prasidh Krishna
- Suryakumar Yadav
Australia Squad:
- Pat Cummins (c)
- Steve Smith
- Alex Carey
- Josh Inglis (wk)
- Sean Abbott
- Cameron Green
- Josh Hazlewood
- Travis Head
- Marnus Labuschagne
- Mitch Marsh
- Glenn Maxwell
- Marcus Stoinis
- David Warner
- Adam Zampa
- Mitchell Starc
The fervour and excitement surrounding the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 final are palpable, promising an electrifying clash between cricketing giants. As the countdown begins, all eyes are on the Narendra Modi Stadium, where history will be etched in the annals of cricketing glory.
India's journey to 2023 Cricket World Cup final:
Oct 08, 2023 - 5th Match - India won from Australia by 6 wickets
Oct 11, 2023 - 9th Match - India defeated Afghanistan by 8 wickets
Oct 14, 2023 - 12th Match - India defeated Pakistan by 7 wickets
Oct 19, 2023 - 17th Match - India defeated Bangladesh by 7 wickets
Oct 22, 2023 - 21st Match - India defeated New Zealand by 4 wickets
Oct 29, 2023 - 29th Match - India defeated England by 100 runs
Nov 02, 2023 - 33rd Match - India defeated Sri Lanka by 302 runs
Nov 05, 2023 - 37th Match - India defeated South Africa by 243 runs
Nov 12, 2023 - 45th Match - India defeated the Netherlands by 160 runs
Nov 15, 2023 - 46th Match (Semi-final 1) - India defeated New Zealand by 70 runs
Australia's journey to 2023 Cricket World Cup final
Oct 08, 2023 - 5th Match - Australia lost to India by 6 wickets
Oct 12, 2023 - 10th Match - Australia lost to South Africa by 134 runs
Oct 16, 2023 - 14th Match - Australia defeated Sri Lanka 5 wickets
Oct 20, 2023 - 18th Match - Australia defeated Pakistan by 62 runs
Oct 25, 2023 - 24th Match - Australia defeated the Netherlands by 309 runs
Oct 28, 2023 - 27th Match - Australia defeated New Zealand by 5 runs
Nov 04, 2023 - 36th Match - Australia defeated England by 33 runs
Nov 07, 2023 - 39th Match - Australia defeated Afghanistan by 3 wickets
Nov 11, 2023 - 43rd Match - Australia defeated Bangladesh by 8 wickets
Nov 16, 2023 - 47th Match (Semi-final 2) - Australia defeated South Africa by 3 wickets
Here's a peek at some significant milestones just on the horizon:
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The upcoming India vs Australia clash could witness the first century in the final, marking the 40th century of this edition. If achieved, the 2023 Cricket World Cup will etch its name as the inaugural edition to host a whopping 40 centuries in its course.
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Virat Kohli stands at 711 runs in this edition. A mere 39 runs more, and he’ll become the pioneer batter to amass 750 runs or more in a singular World Cup edition.
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The Cricket World Cup finals have witnessed six centuries so far. Notably, while one Australian and one Sri Lankan cricketer have scored against India, an Indian batter is yet to secure a century in a World Cup final.
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India's Mohammad Shami and Australia's Adam Zampa have claimed 23 and 22 wickets, respectively, in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. If they reach 25 wickets each, they'll join an elite league as the third and fourth bowlers to capture 25 or more wickets in a single World Cup edition. Previous achievers include Australians Mitchell Starc (27 in 2019) and Glenn McGrath (26 in 2007).
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Should both Shami and Zampa reach 25 wickets, the 2023 World Cup will pioneer the feat of having two bowlers achieving 25 or more wickets in a single tournament.
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India's left-arm spinner, Ravindra Jadeja, boasts 27 wickets in the World Cup. A trifling three more wickets would propel him into the company of the fourth left-arm spinner to seize 30 or more wickets in this prestigious tournament. The distinguished list includes Shakib Al Hasan (43) of Bangladesh, Daniel Vettori (36) of New Zealand, and Brad Hogg (34) of Australia.
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Jadeja, with his current tally of 27 wickets, poised as a spinner, inches closer to the milestone of 30 wickets. Achieving this would position him as the ninth spinner and the sixth Indian bowler to notch up 30 or more wickets in World Cup history.
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Adam Zampa, too, stands at 27 wickets in the World Cup. An additional three wickets would crown him as the seventh Australian bowler to secure 30 or more wickets in the tournament's history.
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As Jadeja and Zampa inch closer to their milestones, they're on the cusp of becoming the 35th and 36th bowlers to achieve the feat of 30 or more wickets in a World Cup, a milestone dependent on who secures the 30 wickets first.
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David Warner, with an aggregate of 1470 runs as an opening batter, sits on the brink of joining the ranks as the second opener to cross the 1500-run mark with just 30 runs away.
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Virat Kohli’s aggregate of 1741 runs in the World Cup is merely three runs shy of surpassing Ricky Ponting’s 1743, positioning him as the second-highest scorer in World Cup history, with Sachin Tendulkar (2278) reigning at the top.
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Indian fielders, excluding wicketkeepers, have snatched 296 catches in the World Cup. A meagre four more grabs would catapult India into the league of the third team in World Cup history to secure 300 or more catches by fielders. Australia (338) and New Zealand (328) lead this tally.
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Kohli, with 19 catches in the World Cup, stands just one grab away from joining an elite trio of fielders, other than wicketkeepers, to secure 20 or more catches in World Cup history – a group that includes Ricky Ponting (28) and Joe Root (25).
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Warner, with 17 catches, is within reach of becoming the fourth fielder, excluding wicketkeepers, to notch up 20 or more catches in the World Cup, pending Kohli's 20th catch in the IND vs AUS final.
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