The ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 has witnessed impressive performances from the Indian cricket team. Having secured victories in 10 consecutive matches, they have successfully earned a spot in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, scheduled for Sunday, November 19. Following their triumph in the semi-final match against New Zealand at Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday, where they emerged victorious by a margin of 70 runs, team India were warmly welcomed at the ITC Narmada Hotel upon their arrival in Ahmedabad.
Team India has arrived in Ahmedabad to win the World Cup 2023 💙
Crazy welcome outside Team Hotel.#CWC23 #TeamIndia #SAvAUS pic.twitter.com/eQRsrUXjtK
— Ishan Joshi (@ishanjoshii) November 16, 2023
India aims to sustain their victorious run with the ultimate goal of securing the title for the third time. Apart from the forthcoming match, India has reached the final three times, emerging victorious twice under the captaincy of Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni. However, during Sourav Ganguly’s leadership in 2003, India faced a comprehensive defeat against the Kangaroos. The upcoming game provides an opportunity for India to rectify the setbacks from their 2003 defeat.
Australia secured a tense three-wicket victory over South Africa in the second semifinal held at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Led by Pat Cummins, the Australian side displayed an aggressive approach right from the beginning when South Africa opted to bat. During a crucial phase in the match, South Africa found themselves at 24/4. However, a remarkable century by David Miller (101) and Heinrich Klaasen’s valuable contribution (47) enabled the team to reach a respectable total of 212 on the scoreboard.
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