The Indian Air Force’s breathtaking aerobatic display captivated the massive crowd at Narendra Modi Stadium, setting the stage for the highly anticipated World Cup 2023 final clash between India and Australia.
In the lead-up to the November 19 showdown at 2 PM, where Rohit Sharma’s India faces off against Pat Cummins’ Australia, the excitement is palpable. With just one win separating India from breaking a decade-long ICC title drought, the atmosphere is electrifying. The stadium’s colossal 130,000-capacity audience was treated to an exhilarating air show immediately after the toss.
About a dozen Indian Air Force fighter planes soared in perfect harmony, creating a spellbinding spectacle for both stadium attendees and television audiences. The International Cricket Council (ICC) shared the video, aptly captioning it as “A sight to behold.”
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As the World Cup Final commenced, Australian captain Pat Cummins won the toss and opted to bowl. Rohit Sharma confirmed India’s unchanged playing XI for the seventh consecutive match, maintaining consistency.
Here are the lineups for the World Cup Final:
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
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
Expressing his thoughts, Rohit Sharma stated,
“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 comes 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.”