New Delhi: As anticipation reaches its peak, the 2023 World Cup final between India and Australia finally takes centre stage after a riveting month-long tournament spanning 47 intense matches. All eyes converge on the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad for the highly anticipated showdown set to unfold today.
The Indian team will aim to capitalise on the home advantage, although they will face a significant challenge from the five-time world champions, Australia. Both teams have appeared formidable throughout the tournament.
Live coverage of the India vs. Australia final match will be available on Indian television via Star Sports networks. The match will also be streamed live for free via the Disney+Hotstar website and app.
The India vs Australia final will be a day-night match, with a backup date scheduled for November 20 in the event that play cannot be played or finished on Sunday (November 19).
The stadium will be brimming with over 130,000 Indian fans supporting the team, and the atmosphere will be electrifying as the fans rally behind the Men in Blue to lift the trophy for the third time.
It looks like the fans in Ahmedabad are in for a treat, as the weather forecast promises a rain-free match. With no rain on the horizon, they can expect a full game. The temperature is set to reach its highest at 32 degrees Celsius in the afternoon before easing down to a comfortable 25 degrees Celsius by evening. Humidity levels are predicted at 45%, while the gentle breeze from the south and southwest, ranging between 5-11 kmph, will add to the pleasant conditions.
India Squad: Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Ishan Kishan, Prasidh Krishna
Australia Squad: Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis(w), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins(c), Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Sean Abbott, Marcus Stoinis, Alex Carey, Cameron Green