India vs Australia Live Cricket Score World Cup 2023 Final: Rohit Sharma Slams First Four Of The Match, Intense Contest On

IND vs AUS Live Score: Rohit off the mark

Rohit Sharma plays an excellent shot off Mitchell Starc and gets off the mark. Rohit plays a beautiful square drive, which looks like a simple boundary but Travis Head makes a brilliant attempt at the deep backward point and stops the ball from going for a boundary. Rohit gets a double.

IND 2/0 (0.2 overs)

IND vs AUS Live Score: We are underway

The ODI World Cup 2023 final match between India and Australia begins. Asked to bat first, Team India will be having the services of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill as their openers. The duo will aim to provide momentum to India right from the very beginning. On the other hand, Australia’s bowling attack will be started by star pacer Mitchell Starc, who will eye some early breakthroughs for his team. 

IND vs AUS Live Score: Time for the national anthems

Both the teams are out on field for their respective national anthems. The ODI World Cup 2023 final match between India and Australia will begin in a new minutes. 

IND vs AUS Live Score: Air-show in Ahmedabad

Just before the match, a live air show by IAF Suryakiran is taking place. The spectacular visual is raising the temperature at the Narendra Modi Stadium as the fans are eager to witness the thrilling encounter between India and Australia. 

IND vs AUS Live Score: Australia’s Playing XI

Australia (Playing XI): Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis(w), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins(c), Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

IND vs AUS Live Score: India’s Playing XI

India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj

IND vs AUS Live Score: Here’s what Rohit Sharma said at the toss

I would have batted first. Looks a good pitch, big game, put runs on the board. It’s going to be amazing, every time we play here, the crowd come out in large numbers. The biggest occasion in the cricketing event. We have to stay nice and calm. It’s a dream come true to be captaining the team in the final. I know what lies in front of us. We need to play well and get the result. You got to make the right decisions on the field. That’s something we’ve done consistently in the last 10 games. We are playing the same team.

Live Cricket Score: Here’s what Pat Cummins said at the toss

We are gonna have a bowl first. Looks like a dry wicket. Dew is a factor. It gets better to bat on. Tough start to the tournament, haven’t really put a foot wrong ever since. It’s all set up perfectly. We’ve played these guys a lot. Same team as the semi-final.

IND vs AUS Live Score: Toss

Australia skipper Pat Cummins won the toss and opted to bowl against India in the final match of the ODI World Cup 2023 on Sunday in Ahmedabad. 

IND vs AUS Live Score: Events during the match

There are plenty of events planned for the finale between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium: 

Pre match – 13:35 to 13:50 Local: Suryakiran IAF Airshow

1st innings Drinks Break – Aditya Gadhvi performance

Innings Break – Performances from Pritam Chakraborty, Jonita Gandhi, Nakash Aziz, Amit Mishra, Akasa Singh and Tushar Joshi

2nd innings Drinks Break – Laser and Light show

IND vs AUS Live Score: Pitch report

“Pitch number five. Same wicket that was used for India vs Pakistan. It’s different from that one because it’s been left open for quite a long time. It looks very dry, not much rolling. Looks patchy especially in the areas where spinners will land the ball. I expect it to turn a bit. Dew is uncontrollable. If there’s no dew, you could be in trouble. Batting first, getting runs on the board is premium. But India won’t be too bothered either way.”

IND vs AUS Live Score: Here’s what Jasprit Bumrah said before the toss

“Very important to stay focused and do the job. The atmosphere is great, the family is always going to be there. We are always going to get support when we play at home. But what is important is to do a job for India and stay in the moment.”

India vs Australia Final: Team India arrives

As per the latest visuals coming from Ahmedabad, the Rohit Sharma and Co have reached the Narendra Modi Stadium for the ultimate grand finale clash against Australia. The toss will be taking place in 14 minutes from now. 

Live Cricket Score: Struggles of Smith and Labuschagne

Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne, the players whom this team looks up to for stability and continuation of momentum after fireworks in the first 10-20 overs, have fallen flat against spin. Smith has lost his wicket five out of eight times to spin while Labuschagne has been dismissed by spin four out of eight times. The ones who were supposed to be Australia’s most reliable, have in fact been the ones to disappoint the most.

IND vs AUS Live Score: Australia’s inconsistent middle-order

While Australia had a dramatic change of fortune following two big losses to India, the same cannot really be said for its middle-order lineup featuring Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, who are the team’s anchors and Josh Inglis and Glenn Maxwell, the lower middle-order batters who are supposed to attack. The Australian middle order has been highly inconsistent in this tournament. In Indian conditions, it has often struggled against spin.

IND vs AUS Live Score: Massive prize money ahead

Before the ODI World Cup 2023 campaign, began, the ICC revealed the prize money sum in a release. According to the release, the winners will get USD 4 Million (INR 33,31,67,000 approx.) while the runners-up will earn USD 2 million (INR 16,65,83,500 approx.)

India vs Australia Live Score: Will Rohit-Gill partnership turn tides in Ahmedabad?

In the ongoing World Cup Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma have showcased remarkable form. In eight innings, the pair have combined to put up 445 runs on the board, at an average of over 55, with a strike rate of over 134. Their remarkable statistics are defined by one century stand and four fifty-run partnerships.

IND vs AUS Live Score: Adam Zampa factor

Australian spinner Adam Zampa has proven to be a standout performer in the ongoing tournament, securing 22 wickets in 10 matches. The leg-spinner has capitalised on the slow-turning tracks in India, spinning a web around the opposition batters. In the final against the hosts, Zampa will be Australia’s main weapon.

India vs Australia Final: Australia’s strong bowling

India bowling’s line-up consisting of Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav has been the talk of the tournament for their flawless performance. However, Australia’s bowling attack also cannot be taken lightly. The likes of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa will be eager to deliver against India in the summit clash. 

India vs Australia Final: PM Modi will be cheering Team India!

All the best Team India!

140 crore Indians are cheering for you.

May you shine bright, play well and uphold the spirit of sportsmanship. https://t.co/NfQDT5ygxk

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 19, 2023

India vs Australia Final: Key player battles

The highly anticipated ODI World Cup 2023 final between India and Australia will be played on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Here are some key player battles to watch out for. 

IND vs AUS Live Score: Will Ashwin get a chance?

Team India’s Playing XI will be in focus during the summit clash against Australia on Sunday. There are high chances that the hosts will be going ahead with the same team which featured against New Zealand in the semis. However, it will be interesting to see if the team management makes way for Ravichandran Ashwin. Read here. 

Live Cricket Score: Irfan Pathan excited for the final

My mind hasn’t stop working. Can’t think about anything else other than the final tomorrow. I hope our players are relaxed and getting goodnight sleep. #INDvAUS #WorldcupFinal

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) November 18, 2023

Live Cricket Score: Chances of rain?

According to AccuWeather, there are zero percent chances of rain at the venue today. Even the cloud cover will be zero percent for the day. A full 100-over contest is a certainty, meaning the reserve day wouldn’t be required.

India vs Australia Final: Weather report

Rain hasn’t had much say in the World Cup, with the second semi-final between Australia and South Africa being the only one to have had some sort of impact. As India take on the Aussies in the final in Ahmedabad, the skies are expected to remain clear.

India vs Australia Final: Pitch report

Ever since the first semi-final between India and New Zealand, the pitch has been in focus. The pitch which is likely to be used in the final, has also been used in the India-Pakistan game in this World Cup before. It sported a darkish hue, a characteristic of a black soil surface. Such a surface would mean a lower bounce and some slow turn. It has to be noted that the teams chasing have won three of the four games at this ground in this World Cup.

IND vs AUS Live Score: Sachin Tendulkar is here

To witness the high-voltage Cricket World Cup 2023 final match between India and Australia, batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar arrived at the Ahmedabad airport on Sunday. Many other renowned personalities will also be in attendance to watch the match. 

Live Cricket Score: Fight for the ultimate title

After an intense battle of one and a half month, India and Australia have emerged as the two finalists for the ultimate title of the ODI World Cup 2023. India, who have won the title twice (1983, 2011) will look to end their decade-long ICC trophy drought. On the other hand, the Pat Cummins and Co will fight for their sixth World Cup trophy today. 

India vs Australia Final: Hello

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the ODI World Cup 2023 final match between India and Australia, straight from the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Stay tuned for all the live updates.