ICC Cricket World Cup Final, India vs Australia: Preview, Head-to-Head, Pitch and Weather Reports

In 150 ODIs, India has won 57 matches, Australia 83, and 10 ended without a result. In the last five ODIs, India won three times, and Australia two times.

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By Omar | Nov 18, 2023 | 2 Min Read follow icon Follow Us

India is set to face Australia in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 final on Sunday, November 19, at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. The highly anticipated match kicks off at 2:00 PM IST. Undefeated in the tournament, India aims to continue its winning streak and clinch the World Cup title after a 12-year gap. In the semi-final against New Zealand, the Men in Blue displayed resilience to secure a victory in a challenging situation.

On the other hand, Australia, after overcoming two initial defeats, has triumphed in their last eight matches. They secured their place in the final by winning a tense semi-final against South Africa. Now, they face the tournament’s standout team, aiming to add another World Cup victory to their illustrious record.

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IND vs AUS – Pitch Report:

The average score for the team batting first in the last 10 matches at the Narendra Modi Stadium is 253. Opting to field first is recommended, as the team batting second has won 60% of the contests.

IND vs AUS – Weather Report:

The temperature at the Narendra Modi Stadium is forecasted to be 30.77 degrees Celsius with 26% humidity.

India vs Australia Head-to-Head Record in ODIs:

In 150 ODIs, India has won 57 matches, Australia 83, and 10 ended without a result. In the last five ODIs, India won three times, and Australia two times.

India vs Australia Prediction:
India, having won three of the last five matches against Australia, enters this clash as the favourites.

IND vs AUS Fantasy Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks:

Captain probable: Virat Kohli: Amassed 711 runs in 10 matches this season with an average of 101.57 and a strike rate of 90.69.
Captain probable: David Warner: Australia’s top run-scorer with 528 runs in 10 matches, boasting a strike rate of 107.54.
Vice Captain Probable: Mohammed Shami: Impressive bowler with 23 wickets in six matches and a best spell of 7/57.
Vice Captain Probable: Adam Zampa: Australian bowler with 22 wickets at an average of 21.40, including a top performance of 4/8.

IND vs AUS Fantasy XI Team:

Wicket-keepers: KL Rahul
Batters: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Glenn Maxwell
Bowlers: Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc
Captain: Virat Kohli
Vice-captain: Mohammed Shami

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