India vs Australia Cricket World Cup Final: Match Preview, Prediction, Pitch Report, Weather Report, Head To Head

18.11.2023 - 08:43 sports.ndtv.com

India will face Australia in the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Sunday, November 19 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India.

The match commences at 2:00 PM IST. India, the formidable team in this tournament, remains undefeated and has a golden opportunity to maintain their winning streak, potentially securing the World Cup title after a 12-year gap.

During the semi-final clash against New Zealand, the Men in Blue encountered a challenging situation but demonstrated resilience, ultimately prevailing in the match.

Meanwhile, the mighty Australian team has triumphed in their last eight matches following two initial defeats. Overcoming the semi-final challenge against South Africa in a tense encounter, they secured their place in the final.

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