November 18th 2023.
India and Australia are all set to battle it out for the ICC World Cup 2023 title in Ahmedabad in less than 24 hours. Fans around the world are eagerly counting down the hours to witness the biggest cricket match in history at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.
The Men in Blue are heading into the match with an unbeaten run in the tournament, making them the favourites to take home the title. India had beaten Australia in the league stage, but the final promises to be a different challenge altogether.
Both teams have had their share of success in the past, with Australia being the more successful side with five World Cup titles to its name. India, on the other hand, has won the championship twice.
India will be playing in familiar surroundings, as the Narendra Modi stadium is a lucky venue for the home team, who have never lost an ODI here.
The good news for cricket fans is that there is no forecast of rain in Ahmedabad on November 19. With the temperature expected to stay around 32 degrees Celsius during the day, and humidity levels expected to remain at 50% throughout the day and night, the conditions are expected to be favorable for the match.
The final will have a reserve day in case of rain. The match will start at 2 pm IST on both Sunday and Monday and the ICC has said they will try to finish the game on the scheduled day, even if it means reducing overs. However, if a minimum of 20 overs per side cannot be bowled on the scheduled day, the match will continue on the reserve day as a full 50-over match. The umpires are allowed to assign an extra time of 120 minutes to complete the match on both Sunday and Monday.
The ICC has also arranged for a special performance by Jonita Gandhi, Aditya Gadhvi and other artists before the match starts.
India stands on the cusp of history with the ICC World Cup 2023 final. It will be a battle of nerves as the Men in Blue face the five-time champions in Ahmedabad. With the home team playing in a lucky venue and no forecast of rain, the stage is set for an epic final.
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