IND vs AUS: India and Australia will face off again in the World Cup Final 2023 – an echo from 2003 and the semifinal of 2015, respectively – creating an unforgettable momentous feeling across decades.

One such instance occurs between India and Australia at their respective World Cup Finals from 2003 and 2023: their events seem almost identical, making for an extraordinary sense of deja vu that transcends time.

Report On The Pitch At Narendra Modi Stadium

The Narendra Modi Stadium has long been recognized for its ability to facilitate spin bowling. Over the years, an average score in One Day Internationals amounted to under five runs an over.

More recently, during the IPL season especially, its track was faster and contributed towards increasing run production.

South Africa scored an unprecedented score of 365/2 against India in 2010. Both AB de Villiers and Jacques Kallis reached 100 on this occasion.

Weather Report from Ahmedabad

The weather in Ahmedabad is perfect for the final match. On the big day, expect a sunny, clear sky with a maximum temperature of 32degC. The game will continue into the evening with a high humidity and no chance of rain.

10-Match Unbeaten Run

In 2003, Australia dominated the cricket tournament by winning ten consecutive matches before reaching the final. India achieved similar dominance two decades later by amassing ten victories before reaching their respective finals.

India narrowly lost to Australia back in South Africa. Now, at the World Cup tournament in Chennai, however, Australia has suffered an unexpected thrashing at the hands of their hosts, winning eight matches before the 2003 final and eight more to reach the 2023 Final.

Rahul, The Makeshift Wicketkeeper

Rahul Dravid amazed everyone by excelling as a wicketkeeper during the 2003 World Cup, playing 11 matches while excelling with gloves and bat and scoring 318 runs.

History repeated itself when KL Rahul donned gloves of wicketkeeping for India due to Rishabh Pan’s recovery from an injury; KL was an exceptional wicketkeeper, scoring 386 in 10 matches.

In 2003, Rahul was appointed vice-captain, adding more depth to his many contributions. Later that same year, KL Raul took on this responsibility after Hardik Pandya was forced out due to injury.

An Indian Leading Runs Tally

In 2003, an Indian batsman led the runs scored. The same is true in 2023. Sachin Tendulkar scored 673 runs in the 2003 World Cup, but Virat Kohli has 711 runs in the 2023 World Cup, with one match remaining.

A Final India Vs Australia

India and Australia, who faced each other in the final matchup of 2023, both accomplished similar achievements. Australia won its third World Cup under Ricky Ponting in 2003 after an exceptional campaign, proving its supremacy. India could replicate this success by winning their third title during 2023’s final matchup.

Can India Win Its 3rd World Cup Title?

Cricket fans are charmed by the parallel between these two situations. As if prompted by history, India seemed poised to join Australia in 2003 for another historic World Cup win.

Their convergence in statistics, victories, and victory streaks seem destined for comparisons, and stories of their own are destined for comparisons.

India’s journey to the 2023 final has caused quite a stir, with millions expecting them to win their third World Cup title since 1983 and 2011. Indian cricket fans still feel proud of 1983 and 2011 victories;

Everyone’s eyes will be watching when India takes to the field in 2023’s final. Everybody wants them to repeat Australia’s feat from 2003 and win three titles before then.

Time will tell whether India can emulate Australia and successfully convert their dominating form to championship glory like Australia did in 2003.

No matter the outcome, this showdown promises to be an epic battle of cricketing titans that will add another thrilling chapter in World Cup Cricket’s history.

Richard Kettleborough Will Be One Of The Umpires At The Final

Richard Kettleborough has umpired in several ICC events where India was defeated in knockout rounds, such as the 2014 T20 World Cup Final against Sri Lanka and the 2015 ODI World Cup Semifinals when Australia outclassed India.

Richard Illingworth from England and Richard Kettleborough from Australia will act as on-field umpires during Sunday’s World Cup match between India and Australia.

Richard Kettleborough will return to this World Cup Final, having competed in 2015 as part of Kumar Dharmasena’s partnership.

The final of the ICC World Cup 2023 is fast approaching. On Friday, the International Cricket Council appointed Richard Illingworth and Richard Kettleborough as on-field officials for India vs Australia at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium.

Joel Wilson will officiate Sunday’s final as the third official, Chris Gaffaney as the fourth umpire, and Andy Pycroft will serve as match referee. All three were also part of the officiating team for semifinal matches.

Kettleborough will make his second World Cup Final appearance after playing in 2015’s final. Illingworth will also return, this time serving as match officials.” The International Cricket Council stated this fact in their official announcement.

Richard Kettleborough has served as an umpire in every International Cricket Council event where India was eliminated in the semifinal round, such as the T20 World Cup 2014 final, in which India lost to Sri Lanka;

2015 ODI World Cup semifinals against Australia, and 2016 T20 World Cup semis against West Indies and Final of Champions Trophy 2017 when India fell against Pakistan; as well as 2017 Champions Trophy Semi Finals against Wales.

Head-To-Head Statistics Between IND and AUS

India and Australia met 13 times during ODI World Cup matches, with India emerging victorious five times while Australia took home eight victories.

India won five matches when they batted first while two when chasing. Australia scored the first seven of eight times for their part while winning only once when chasing.

Total matches played: 13

Indian contests won: 5.

Australia’s wins in matches: 8

India’s Final Probable Playing XI vs Australia

India (IND): Rohit Sharma(c), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Shubhman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.

Australia (AUS): David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Alex Carey(w), Glenn Maxwell, Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa.

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