Today is highly anticipated day for cricket fans the India vs Australia World Cup 2023 Finals are set to take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. This matchup brings back memories of their last World Cup Finals clash in 2003, where Australia emerged victorious. However, this time, India, in great form with 10 consecutive wins, aims to turn the tables.
Indian Team’s Resilience Amid Hardik Pandya’s Injury
The Indian team faced a setback with Hardik Pandya’s injury, but replacements have stepped up. Virat Kohli and Mohammed Shami have been standout performers, while skipper Rohit Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, and Shubman Gill have made significant contributions. The bowling lineup, featuring Shami, Bumrah, Yadav, Jadeja, and Siraj, has been formidable. There might be a change with R Ashwin possibly joining the Playing XI.
Australia’s Journey to the Finals: Maxwell’s Brilliance and Bowling Strength
Australia, after overcoming hurdles, reached the finals by defeating South Africa. Glenn Maxwell’s outstanding performance, along with the bowling prowess of Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood, and Zampa, strengthens their lineup. Warner and Marsh are expected to shine with the bat.
Despite India’s unbeaten streak, the match’s outcome remains unpredictable. The final begins at 2 pm IST, with the toss 15 minutes before.
India’s Squad | Australia’s Squad |
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Rohit Sharma (c) | Pat Cummins (c) |
Prasidh Krishna | Steve Smith |
Shubman Gill | Alex Carey |
Virat Kohli | Josh Inglis |
Shreyas Iyer | Sean Abbott |
KL Rahul | Marnus Labuschagne |
Ravindra Jadeja | Cameron Green |
Ravichandran Ashwin | Josh Hazlewood |
Shardul Thakur | Travis Head |
Jasprit Bumrah | Mitch Marsh |
Mohammed Siraj | Glenn Maxwell |
Kuldeep Yadav | Marcus Stoinis |
Mohammed Shami | David Warner |
Ishan Kishan | Adam Zampa |
Surya Kumar Yadav | Mitchell Starc |
Catch the Action Live
To watch the India vs Australia World Cup Final live in India, Disney+ Hostar will provide free streaming. The match will also be telecasted on Star Sports Network, with regional content available on specific channels.
Enjoy the game!