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WATCH – PM Narendra Modi arrives in Ahmedabad to attend India vs Australia ODI World Cup 2023 final
India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has made his way to Ahmedabad to witness the intense World Cup final clash between India and Australia at the renowned Narendra Modi Stadium. The atmosphere is electric as the two cricketing giants battle it out for the prestigious title on Sunday, November 19.
Prime Minister Modi, captured in a video in which he can be seen heading towards the stadium accompanied by dedicated security personnel. The anticipation is palpable as he is set to join the enthusiastic crowd to witness the riveting contest between the Men in Blue and Australia.
Watch the video here:
PM Narendra Modi has arrived in Ahmedabad.
He'll attend the match soon!pic.twitter.com/o1fQEotPNl
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 19, 2023
Brilliant bowling performance by Australia
Talking about the match, Australian skipper Pat Cummins set the tone by challenging India to bat first and put runs on the scoreboard. Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, known for his explosive starts, once again provided a strong foundation, steering the team to a promising start despite the early loss of Shubman Gill. However, a sensational catch by Travis Head saw Rohit departing for 47 runs, shifting the momentum in Australia’s favour.
The Australian bowlers, led by Cummins, capitalised on the breakthrough, restricting India’s scoring opportunities. Shreyas Iyer fell victim to Cummins for a mere 4 runs, and despite a determined partnership between Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, Australia continued to tighten their grip on the game. Cummins, with his crucial contributions, silenced the stadium by dismissing Kohli for 54 runs, leaving India struggling to maintain momentum.
Facing a challenging bowling attack, the Indian batters found it difficult to rotate the strike, and the boundaries dried up. The Australian pacers utilised reverse-swing effectively on a slow track, making it even more arduous for the Indian team. Despite the challenges, India managed to post a below-par yet respectable total of 240. Now, it’d be interesting to see Australia’s approach while they chase the target.