Welcome to news.com.au’s live coverage of the Cricket World Cup Final with Australia going up against India.
The highly-anticipated showdown is set to take place in front of a raucous home crowd at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
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India have yet to taste defeat at the World Cup while the Aussies enter the final riding an eight-game win streak.
The Aussies made their way into the final after a hard-fought win against South Africa, securing a three-wicket victory to keep their hopes of a sixth World Cup title alive.
India on the other hand proved too strong for New Zealand as they wrapped up their semi final with a 70-run win.
In the first clash of the 2023 World Cup it was India who proved too good, defeating Australia by six wickets after the Aussie middle order collapsed.
Don’t miss a second of the action with the clash set to get underway from 7:30pm (AEDT).
2.30pm – India’s World Cup tactics reach new heights
If you thought the drama would be confined to the pitch, you were so very wrong.
Furore erupted when Aussie skipper Pat Cummins raised concerns about the pitch that was being prepared for the final.
Cummins’ concerns lay with patches in front of the crease at both ends which had not been watered to the same extent as the centre of the wicket.
It means spin could come into play more than it has throughout the entirety of the World Cup.
India took their tactics to new heights however with a move that left the Aussies completely high and dry.
Cricket journalist Bharat Sundaresan noted the Aussies had to go without facing a left-arm wrist spinner as the local who they previously used had “an upset tummy”.
The mystery illness coming on the night before the final against India wasn’t lost on cricket fans on social media.
WHEN IS THE FINAL?
The World Cup final between Australia and India will be played on Sunday November 19.
WHAT TIME DOES THE FINAL START?
The final officially starts at 7:30pm AEDT, with pre-match coverage kicking off from 6pm.
The coin toss takes place at 7pm AEDT
HOW TO WATCH THE FINAL
You can catch every ball from the World Cup final LIVE on channel 501 and Kayo Sports.
BETTING ODDS
According to Sportsbet, India are the favourites to win the World Cup and are paying $1.38 to win while Australia are $3 outsiders.


