IND Vs AUS World Cup 2023 LIVE Updates: India Face Tough Test Against Australia

Rohit Sharma's Team India will take on Australia in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Team India will take on Australia in World Cup 2023 final. (Photo: AP)

Team India will be bidding for their third World title when they take on Australia in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Rohit Sharma’s Indian side won their 10th match on the trot – defeating New Zealand by 70 runs in the semifinal match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday to enter the ODI World Cup final for the fourth time in their history.

Australia, on the other hand, squeezed past South Africa by three wickets in a low-scoring semifinal match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday. The two sides will be facing off in the title in what will be a repeat of the 2003 ODI World Cup final, which was won by the Aussies in Johannesburg.

World Cup 2023 final to be glittering affair

The World Cup 2023 final is expected to be a glittering affair with Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expected attend the title clash. A magnificent closing ceremony for the final has also been planned with international star Dua Lipa set to perform in it.

Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Surya Kiran team is set to perform an air show at the venue ahead of the blockbuster World Cup 2023 title clash. The Defence PRO for Gujarat, on Thursday announced that the Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team will perform a 10-min air show before the start of the final match on November 19. The rehearsals of the air show will be held on Friday and Saturday, the PRO said in a statement.

#WATCH | Indian Air Force (IAF)'s Suryakiran aerobatic team will be carrying out a flypast over the venue of the ICC Cricket World Cup final, the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad ahead of the title clash, which will take place on November 19.

(Video Source: Suryakiran_ pic.twitter.com/M7s43RvMOu

— ANI (@ANI) November 16, 2023

Apart from PM Modi, a plethora of Bollywood stars are also expected to attend the India vs Australia final like they did in the semifinal match in Mumbai.

Team India practice session from 2pm on Friday

Rohit Sharma’s Indian team have already reached Ahmedabad and will be holding their first training session at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Friday from 2pm IST. Pat Cummins-led Australian team are expected to reach the city later on Friday.

WATCH: Indian cricket team receive grand welcome

Hosts India have received a grand welcome on their return to Ahmedabad for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 final against Australia on Sunday. India had defeated arch-rivals Pakistan by 7 wickets in the World Cup 2023 league stage match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad last month.

Team India have reached Ahmedabad.

- Time to win the World Cup. ___pic.twitter.com/rzTTIVbJnT — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 16, 2023

India are the only unbeaten team in the World Cup 2023 on their way through to the final. They will aim to become just the third team after Australia and West Indies to win the World Cup with an unbeaten record. 

Mohammad Shami Vs Adam Zampa showdown

The World Cup 2023 final will also be a showdown between pacer Mohammad Shami and leg-spinner Adam Zampa to decide who will finish as the leading wicket-taker in the tournament. Shami, who picked up a career-best 7/57 in the India vs New Zealand semifinal has 23 wickets in just 6 matches.

It's a Shami _ Zampa showdown in the #CWC23 Final _

Who will finish on top? _

More CWC23 stats _ https://t.co/vxqxNiaGlc pic.twitter.com/AJnGB8NCRo — ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) November 17, 2023

Australian leg-spinner Zampa has claimed 22 wickets in 10 matches so far. The final on Sunday may well decide who will finish on top of wickets tally. Virat Kohli is the leading run-scorer with 711 runs in 10 matches. 

Australian PM Anthony Albanese invited for final

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been sent special invitation to atten the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 final between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. It is being speculated that Indian PM Narendra Modi will also be attending the match.

Australian PM Anthony Albanese has been invited for the 2023 World Cup Final. pic.twitter.com/awpX10fXjA — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 17, 2023

PM Narendra Modi and Anthony Albanese had attended the fourth Test between India and Australia at the same venue earlier this year. The match had ended in a draw.

MS Dhoni to be present for final?

The International Cricket Council (ICC) have invited all previous World Cup-winning captain for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 final between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Fans are speculating that MS Dhoni, who last led India to the World Cup title in 2011 will also be present at the stadium on Sunday.

THE ICC HAVE INVITED ALL THE PREVIOUS WORLD CUP WINNING CAPTAINS AT THE NARENDRA MODI STADIUM ON SUNDAY....!!!! pic.twitter.com/olyz9LLaUm — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 17, 2023

Incidently, Dhoni led Chennai Super Kings to record-equalling fifth Indian Premier League (IPL) title at the same venue in May this year. Dhoni has been spending time in his paternal village in Uttarakhand with wife Sakshi and daughter Ziva currently. 

Sachin and Yuvraj to be present at the final

Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh, the winners of the 2011 ODI World Cup, will be at the Narendra Modi Stadium to watch the final of the 2023 edition between Rohit Sharma's India and Pat Cummins-led Australia.

Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh likely to attend the World Cup Final on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/UNBxJf7a0A — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 17, 2023

Their presence is surely going to add glamour to the already star-studded list of the guests for th summit clash. 

First Kapil Dev And Then MS Dhoni, Can Rohit Sharma Join Elite List?

Kapil Dev in 1983.
MS Dhoni in 2011.

It's time for Rohit Sharma to join the elite list and walk towards the glory. pic.twitter.com/Wg7nLTk5QV — Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 17, 2023

Kapil Dev won it as captain in 1983, MS Dhoni won it as skipper in the 2011 World Cup. Now, can Rohit Sharma join the elite list of Indian captains to win the World Cup?

Indian Air Force To Perform At Narendra Modi Stadium

Rehearsals of the air show by Indian Air Force was held on Friday, the PRO said in a statement. India has already reached the ODI World Cup final by defeating New Zealand on Wednesday. 

Can India Repeat 2011 Heroics?

It was MS Dhoni who led the Men in Blue to glory after 28 years lifting the ODI World Cup trophy. It was a team full of experience and great names. This time the team does have some seniors but also some very young talents hungry for the title.

Will MS Dhoni Attend Final In Ahmedabad?

A lot of buzz has been created because it is Team India playing a World Cup final after more than 11 years. Last time they played a World Cup final was in Mumbai when MS Dhoni smashed a six to win it for them. Will the legendary man attend the final in Ahmedabad?

Team India Face Tough Test Against Australia

Team India face a tough test against Australia in the final of the 2023 World Cup final. Rohit Sharma's side have remained unbeaten so far in the tournament. Australia on the other hand had a shaky start but have got back to their usual form of being champions.