by The spotlight will be on the grand stage of the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad as India faces Australia in the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 this Sunday. Set to commence at 2:00 PM IST, the IND vs AUS cricket showdown will be broadcasted live and available for streaming across India.
This marks the second encounter between India and Australia in this edition of the ICC ODI World Cup, with India securing victory in their previous clash on October 8, triumphing by six wickets. India’s impressive league stage performance, winning all nine matches, was followed by a 70-run victory over New Zealand in the semi-finals, thanks to centuries from Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer, and Mohammed Shami’s exceptional seven-wicket haul.
Australia, on the other hand, rebounded from initial setbacks, winning seven of their remaining league games. They secured a spot in the finals by defeating South Africa in the semi-finals with a three-wicket victory while chasing 213. Although Australia has historically won eight out of 13 ODI World Cup matches against India, recent trends show India’s dominance in three of the last four contests.
This will be the fourth time India and Australia meet in the knockout stages of the ODI World Cup, with India losing the 2003 final but defeating Australia in the 2011 quarter-finals and facing a defeat in the 2015 semi-finals. Australia boasts a flawless record against India in the finals of ICC events, including a victory in the 2003 World Cup final and the recent ICC World Test Championships final.
With Australia holding a record five ODI World Cup titles and India securing victories in 1983 and 2011, the clash promises a riveting battle for the championship. Key personal battles, such as Kohli vs. Mitchell Starc, add an extra layer of excitement. Kohli’s exceptional form, becoming the first to score over 700 runs in ODI World Cup history, makes him a vital asset against the threat posed by Starc, Hazlewood, Cummins, and Zampa.
Both teams boast strong batting line-ups, with players like Glenn Maxwell, David Warner, Steve Smith, Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill, and KL Rahul showcasing their prowess. The IND vs AUS final promises an enthralling contest between two well-balanced sides, making it a must-watch spectacle for cricket enthusiasts.
The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 final between India and Australia can be streamed live on Disney+ Hotstar. Additionally, the IND vs AUS match will be broadcasted live on the Star Sports Network TV channels in India.
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