(Cricket News) India and Australia are set to face each other at the Narendra Modi Stadium in the final of the 2023 Cricket World Cup. The last time these two teams faced each other a World Cup final, Australia defeated India by 125 runs.
What to Expect
India is set to face Australia in a World Cup final rematch after 20 years. Both the teams have been at their best during this World Cup, as India won 10 out of 10 matches in their World Cup campaign. On the other hand, Australia started their World Cup Campaign losing two back-to-back matches in the league stage, but have remained undefeated since.
Match Timings
Match toss time: 13:30 IST (11:00 GMT)
Match start time: 14:00 IST (11:30 GMT)
Match venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Head-to-Head
Matches played: 150. IND: 57. AUS: 83. N/R: 10.
Notable Stats
Highest Run Scorer: Rohit Sharma (2332 runs)
Highest Wicket Taker: Mohammad Shami (38 wickets)
Weather Conditions: 26° C, Cloudy
Average first inning score: 237.
Team News and Probable Playing XI
India (IND):
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj.
Australia:
Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Inglis (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.
Predictions
SpogoNews predicts India will beat New Zealand .
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