Focal Point on Virat Kohli, Revived Australia, and Pitch in the World Cup Final Grabs Global Attention
India is set to face Australia in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, November 19, starting at 2:00 PM IST. India, unbeaten in the tournament, has a chance to clinch the World Cup title after a 12-year gap. In the semi-final against New Zealand, India showcased resilience to secure a spot in the final.
Australia, having triumphed in their last eight matches, overcame South Africa in a tense semi-final, earning their place in the final against the standout Indian team.
The pitch report indicates an average score of 253 for the team batting first in the last 10 matches at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Fielding first seems preferable, with the team batting second winning 60% of contests. The weather forecast predicts a temperature of 30.77 degrees Celsius with 26% humidity.
Fantasy predictions highlight key players like Virat Kohli and David Warner, while bowlers Mohammed Shami and Adam Zampa are expected to play crucial roles.
The squads for India and Australia include notable players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, David Warner, and Pat Cummins. The suggested Fantasy XI features players like KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, David Warner, and Mohammed Shami, with Kohli as captain and Shami as vice-captain.
The head-to-head record in ODIs between India and Australia shows India winning 57 out of 150 matches, while Australia has 83 victories. The last five ODI contests saw India winning three times, with the team batting first winning 25 times in 64 matches.
India enters the final as favorites, having won three of the last five matches against Australia.
