CWC Final 2023, IND vs AUS live updates: Australia crowned World Champions 2023

CHENNAI: India and Australia are set to lock horns at the Narendra Modi Stadium in the ODI World Cup final.

The Men in Blue will be looking to avenge the 20-year-old defeat - the 2003 World Cup final as well as the wounds that Australia inflicted in the World Test Championship final earlier this year.

Indian team has arrived at the Narendra Modi Stadium

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur says, "The best wishes of 140 crore Indians are with Team India and I have full hope that India will perform well and will create history..."

Actress and BJP MP Hema Malini says, "...I would like our team to win... I extend my best wishes to them... Play well... I am sure you will do the best..."

Visuals from Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where a large number of people have gathered to watch the ICC World Cup final between India and Australia.   

BCCI Secretary Jay Shah arrives at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad ahead of the India vs Australia World Cup final.

Former Indian cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu speaks on Team India's performance and ICC Cricket World Cup final. "Rohit Sharma is leading from the front. He is also scoring runs...," he says

Ravi Shastri on the Pitch for the final: The game will be played on Pitch number 5.

"It's different from the one used in the India v Pakistan match," said Shastri.

There isn't much of a roll down the wicket, it looks a bit dry.

Especially the length where spinners land the ball, it looks patchy and dry.

US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti says, "I am so excited to be here today to see India make history. I'll be rooting for India. Maybe the best team we've ever seen..."

On ICC World Cup final, Actor Vivek Oberoi says, "So we are ready now... With my lucky charm, we are going to see the World Cup match, and India is going to win... We are praying that Rohit makes a century..."

"Aussie boys congrats making another final incredible efforts eight wins in a row, but the most impressive thing is that you have started the semifinal in all three disciplines. if you boys start like that there is nothing stopping you. Davey hunting up in the ring that was an incredible effort and like I said in both of the disciplines, Mitch and Hoff were incredible and Davey and Heady as well, that was some batting so well done boys You have already dusted them off in a Test championship. So why not? Why the hell not? Everyone's talking up how good India is, including myself; they are good, but you guys start off like hungry dogs like you did the other night. There is nothing stopping you; I am with you," Matthew Hayden said. 

AUSTRALIA DRAWS FIRST BLOOD

Pat Cummins calls it right and wins the toss and decides to bowl first.

Australia team remains unchanged for the final

Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar says, "...They (Team India) have played all the matches well and entered the final... The entire country is wishing for them... I wish them all the best..."

 Singer Asha Bhosle arrives in Ahmedabad for the World Cup final between India and Australia.

Indian Air Force takes to the skies. 

Gaze turns skyward; eyes search for the glimmer of silver. In the words of a pilot, ‘We see you, and we’re preparing to meet you.

Under the command of Wing Commander, Sidesh Karthik, the nine aircraft aerobatic team has taken to the skies as a tribute to ‘New India.’

 Indian cricketer Mohammed Siraj's mother, Shabana Begum says, "All the best to the team India."

Patna, Bihar: Suchitra Singh, mother of Indian cricketer Ishan Kishan, said, "...Our wish from Chhathi Maiya is that the Indian team brings the World Cup... There are very high expectations from the team. India has done very well so far. Today is Chhath, and there is a match on the same day, so today is bound to be a blast..."

Suryakiran aerobatic team of the Indian Air Force enthralls at the audience at the Narendra Modi Stadium 

Indian Air Force performs air show over Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

 On ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 final, Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot says "I extend my best wishes to the team and also my advanced greeting that we win this match. The blessings of the people of Rajasthan are with team India. It is very important for us to win this match..."

"We are very excited and we are really proud of Rohit Sharma that he is leading the team."

Family members of India skipper Rohit Sharma in Nagpur, Maharashtra cheer for Team India for the World Cup final against Australia.

Word from the Centre

Cummins: The pitch looks a bit of a dry wicket so wanted to bowl first. It gets a little cold in the night and dew is a major factor. I’m proud of my boys.

Rohit Sharma: I’d have batted first. Big game and runs on the board. It’s going to be amazing. As I said in the Press Conference yesterday, It’s a dream come true to captain the team in the final. We go unchanged tonight.

Australia looks lively on the field, first runs on the board for India

With the National Anthems done, formalities are done and dusted. It's time to get down to real business as Rohit and Shubman line up in the middle of the park in-front of 1.3 lakh Indians and Millions watching on television sets across the globe.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, first ball of the innings with a bit of swing - No run

Australia looks lively on the field, first runs on the board for India

End of over one - India 3/0

1.2 - First four of the evening, that's Rohit and his intent in full display

End of over 2 - India 13/0

3.5 - Rohit hits the first maximum of the innings off of Hazlewood

End of over 4 - India 30/0

4.2 - Starc picks up Shubman Gill at mid-on

At the end of 5 overs - India is 37/1

End of 6 overs - India is 40/1

6.2 - Starc to Kohli, Short outside off stump, and Kohli punches it to bag his first boundary of the innings

Rohit stands the ground - At the end of 6 overs 32 runs of India's 40 have come from Rohit's bat

End of 7 overs - India 54/1

Maxwell into the fray for Australia

End of 8 overs - India 61/1

 Sukhwinder Singh Bawa, former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh's coach, says,"...The Indian team is playing well... They have been playing well for the past 1.5–2 years... India will win the match, and the people of the country will get the chance to celebrate after 12 years..."

End of over 9 - India is 66/1

Maxwell picks Rohit Sharma

Rohit miscues his shot and Travis Head picks a belter of a catch. Rohit sent packing for 47 runs by Maxwell

Australia piling pressure upon the Indians

Shreyas Iyer plays one from within the crease, picks up a slight nibble and carries it to Inglis. Shreyas walks back for 4 runs.

India 82/3 in 11 overs.

Australia introduces Adam Zampa.

India 87/3 in 12 overs.

Australia is looking lively on the field and the icing on the cake came in the form of Travis Head, who was injured when the World Cup began. When he came into the tournament, he introduced himself with a brilliant 59-ball century. Now, he has probably exceeded expectations by pulling off that catch to help dismiss Rohit Sharma early.

End of 14 overs - India 93/3

Union Home Minister Amit Shah tweets, "Our team has set exceptional records of victories throughout the World Cup matches. The 140 crore citizens and cricket fans across the world stand in their support. My best wishes to the team. Go get the World Cup."

14.3 - Kohli spoons two short balls off of Cummins. Kohli pulls one but miscues it and falls between mid-wicket.

15.4 - India brings up 100 runs on the board. It's important for Kohli and KL Rahul to hang on and steady the innings for India

At the end of 16 overs - India is 101/3 and has now gone six overs without scoring a single boundary

End of 18 overs - India 107/3

End of 19 overs - India 113/3

India has to steady its innings and register at-least a 300 on the board to defend, according to experts, as the evening falls upon Ahmedabad, the pitch would pick up more dew and it'd eventually help the ball come to bat, making life easier for the Aussies batting second.

End of 20 overs - India is 115/3

End of 21 overs - India 119/3

End of 23 overs - India was at 125/3

Narendra Modi Stadium finally finds its voice as Virat Kohli reaches his half-century off 56 balls.

Narendra Modi Stadium finally finds its voice as Virat Kohli reaches his half-century off 56 balls.

End of 28 overs - India 146/3

Cummins picks up the big wicket of Virat Kohli

Cummins bowls a short ball onto the pitch picking a nick of the bat and onto the top of the stumps to silence the capacity crowd at Ahmedabad

End of 31 overs - 158/4

The man who entered the field during the India vs Australia Final match, brought to the Chandkheda Police Station in Ahmedabad

India: 173/4 in 35 over

KL Rahul: 50*

R Jadeja: 9*

Fall of wickets:

Virat Kohli: (54)

S Iyer: (4)

Rohit Sharma: (47)

Shubman Gill (4)

IND 178/5 in 36 overs

IND 179/5 in 37 overs.

IND 182/5 in 38 overs.

39th over: Adam Zampa is back.

Suryakumar hits a boundary. India at 192/5 at the end of 39th over.

IND 197/5 in 40 overs.

At 40.5 overs, India registers 200 runs on the board with KL Rahul at 66 runs (not out).

Australia takes another big wicket! KL Rahul gone for 66 runs off 107 balls. India is six down and is at 207 runs in 42 overs.

Mohammed Shami is here.

IND 211/6 in 43 overs.

Another blow for India! Mohammed Shami gone for just 6 runs.

Jasprit Bumrah walks back early for just 1 run. IND 215/8 in 45 overs

IND 221/8 in 46 overs.

PM Narendra Modi's cavalcade leaves from Ahmedabad airport, Gujarat.

Suryakumar Yadav goes for 18 runs off 28 balls. IND 227/9 in 47.6 overs.

IND 232/9 in 49 overs.

Mohammed Siraj hits a boundary. IND 237/9 in 49.2 overs.

Kuldeep Yadav goes for 10 runs.

Innings break: India sets up a target of 241 for Australia.

Bollywood musician Pritam & team to take on the stage shortly.

Early wicket!! David Warner goes for 7 runs.

Mitchell Marsh hits a boundary. AUS 29/1 in 2.4 overs.

AUS 41/4 in 4 overs.

Early concerns for AUS as Mitchell Marsh walks back for 15 runs.

AUS 41/2 in 5 overs.

AUS 42/2 in 6 overs.

Steven Smith scores a boundary.

AUS 47/3 in 8 overs.

Travis Head hits back-to-back boundaries and brings back hope for AUS.

AUS 60/3 in 10 overs.

AUS 65/3 in 11 overs.

AUS 68/3 in 12 overs. 

AUS 70/3 in 13 overs.

AUS 74/3 in 14 overs.

AUS 78/3 in 15 overs.

AUS 87/3 in 16 overs.

Travis Head hits a SIX!

Travis Head hits a boundary. AUS 93/3 in 17 overs.

BJP National President JP Nadda along with party workers watch the match.

BJP National President JP Nadda along with party workers watch the match.

Drinks break:

Light and laser show at the stadium.

AUS 87/3 in 16 overs.

AUS 93/3 in 17 overs.

AUS 95/3 in 18 overs.

AUS 99/3 in 19 overs.

Australia brings up 100 runs on the board. Head leads the charge for the Aussies.

Travis Head brings up his half-century. He has 17 fifties in his ODI career.

AUS 122/3 in 23 overs.

End of 25 overs - Australia 135/3

Ricky Ponting on commentary is pointing out at how the wicket is slowly changing conditions that can benefit batters, as the ball starts to get old, it'd stop swinging much

27 overs and Head, Labuschagne bring up their 100-run partnership for Australia; testing times for India

Australia: 167/3 after 30 overs

Travis Head: 86*

Marnus Labuschagne: 37*

Fall of wickets:

Steven Smith: 4

Mitchell Marsh: 15

David Warner: 7

India's score: 240/10 in 50 overs

PM Modi reaches Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad to attend the India-Australia cricket World Cup final.

PM Modi reaches Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad to attend the India-Australia cricket World Cup final.

PM Modi reaches Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad to attend the India-Australia cricket World Cup final.

Hundred at the biggest of stage, when his team needed him the most, Head completes his century and Australia is at 185/3

At the end of 40 overs, Marnus Labuschagne brings up his half-century

Australia scores 225/3 in 40 overs

Australia scores 225/3 in 40 overs

Australia scores 225/3 in 40 overs

Australia scores 225/3 in 40 overs

Hard fact but we've got to accept that right from the very start, Australia has outplayed India today in terms of fielding, bowling, and then batting. 

This is Australia's 6th World Cup triumph

Australia: 241/4 in 43 overs; win by 6 wickets

Marnus Labuschagne: 58*

Glenn Maxwell: 2*

Fall of wickets:

Travis Head: 137

Steven Smith: 4

Mitchell Marsh: 15

David Warner: 7

India's score: 240/10 in 50 overs