<p>Australia skipper Pat Cummins broke millions if not billions of hearts in the Indian innings on Sunday (Nov 19) after the prize wicket of Virat Kohli. The Indian batter, who has enjoyed a stellar ODI World Cup so far, was dismissed for 54 by Cummins. The wicket proved to be decisive after the Aussies produced the breakthrough at the right moment in the match.</p>

<h2><strong>Cummins breaks Indian hearts</strong></h2>

<p>On the third ball of the 29th over, Cummins's low delivery was played by Virat who surprised him big time with the ball hitting the stumps. This resulted in Virat departing for 54 after scoring his ninth fifty of the tournament. The wicket proved crucial for the Aussies as it ended a partnership of 67 runs with KL Rahul for the fourth wicket. Virat ended up scoring 765 runs in 11 matches at the ODI World Cup.</p>

<p>At the time of writing, India were 162/4 after 32 overs as Rahul (45) and Ravindra Jadeja (5) looked to steady the ship for the hosts. Earlier, it was a double strike on&nbsp;Team India after Australia jolted the Men in Blue in quick succession. India lost Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer in quick succession as the Aussies stamped their authority on the contest. Rohit was dismissed on 47 after a superb catch by Travis Head while Shreyas was dismissed on 4 by opposition skipper Pat Cummins. This resulted in India being 81/3 after 10.2 overs at one stage.</p>

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<p>Having put into bat first, Rohit and Shubman Gill (4) started the innings on a positive note with the former taking an attacking role. Rohit in the fourth over cleared his intentions and hit Josh Hazlewood for a big six before Gill was dismissed in the next over. Rohit’s innings consisted of 3 sixes and 4 fours and saw the Aussies on the backfoot momentarily.</p>

<h2><strong>What happened at toss?</strong></h2>

<p>Australia skipper Cummins won the toss and opted to field first in front of 130, 000 people at the stadium. India famously lost the toss in the 2011 World Cup final as well but later went on to win the contest. They will be hoping for the same on Sunday as well.</p>


Australia skipper Pat Cummins broke millions if not billions of hearts in the Indian innings on Sunday (Nov 19) after the prize wicket of Virat Kohli. The Indian batter, who has enjoyed a stellar ODI World Cup so far, was dismissed for 54 by Cummins.

Australia skipper Pat Cummins broke millions if not billions of hearts in the Indian innings on Sunday (Nov 19) after the prize wicket of Virat Kohli. The Indian batter, who has enjoyed a stellar ODI World Cup so far, was dismissed for 54 by Cummins. The wicket proved to be decisive after the Aussies produced the breakthrough at the right moment in the match. Cummins breaks Indian hearts On the third ball of the 29th over, Cummins's low delivery was played by Virat who surprised him big time with the ball hitting the stumps. This resulted in Virat departing for 54 after scoring his ninth fifty of the tournament. The wicket proved crucial for the Aussies as it ended a partnership of 67 runs with KL Rahul for the fourth wicket. Virat ended up scoring 765 runs in 11 matches at the ODI World Cup. At the time of writing, India were 162/4 after 32 overs as Rahul (45) and Ravindra Jadeja (5) looked to steady the ship for the hosts. Earlier, it was a double strike on Team India after Australia jolted the Men in Blue in quick succession. India lost Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer in quick succession as the Aussies stamped their authority on the contest. Rohit was dismissed on 47 after a superb catch by Travis Head while Shreyas was dismissed on 4 by opposition skipper Pat Cummins. This resulted in India being 81/3 after 10.2 overs at one stage. ALSO READ | 140 crore Indians are cheering for you: PM Modi wishes Team India ahead of CWC 2023 final vs Australia Having put into bat first, Rohit and Shubman Gill (4) started the innings on a positive note with the former taking an attacking role. Rohit in the fourth over cleared his intentions and hit Josh Hazlewood for a big six before Gill was dismissed in the next over. Rohit’s innings consisted of 3 sixes and 4 fours and saw the Aussies on the backfoot momentarily. What happened at toss? Australia skipper Cummins won the toss and opted to field first in front of 130, 000 people at the stadium. India famously lost the toss in the 2011 World Cup final as well but later went on to win the contest. They will be hoping for the same on Sunday as well.

ODI World Cup Final: Pat Cummins breaks Indian hearts with prize wicket of Virat Kohli

<p>It was a double strike on&nbsp;Team India as&nbsp;Australia jolted the Men in Blue in quick succession at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday (Nov 19). India lost Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer in quick succession as the Aussies stamped their authority on the contest. Rohit was dismissed on 47 after a superb catch by Travis Head while Shreyas was dismissed on 4 by opposition skipper Pat Cummins. This resulted in India being 81/3 after 10.2 overs.</p>

<h2><strong>Rohit, Shreyas depart early</strong></h2>

<p>Having put into bat first, Rohit and Shubman Gill (4) started the innings on a positive note with the former taking an attacking role. Rohit in the fourth over cleared his intentions and hit Josh Hazlewood for a big six before Gill was dismissed in the next over. Rohit’s innings consisted of 3 sixes and 4 fours and saw the Aussies on the backfoot momentarily.</p>

<p>However, another shot went wrong for Rohit and Head ran backward to clutch the Indian skipper superbly. Iyer who was next in line was dismissed by Cummins after failing to judge the flight of the delivery and was caught by wicketkeeper Josh Inglis.</p>

<p><strong>Rohit Sharma’s Performance in Major ICC Tournament Finals</strong></p>

<p>47 vs Australia – 2023 ODI World Cup</p>

<p>30 vs Pakistan – 2007 T20 World Cup Final</p>

<p>9 vs England – 2013 Champions Trophy Final</p>

<p>29 vs Sri Lanka – 2014 T20 World Cup Final</p>

<p>0 vs Pakistan – 2017 Champions Trophy Final</p>

<p>34 vs New Zealand – 2021 WTC Final (First Innings)</p>

<p>30 vs New Zealand – 2021 WTC Final (Second Innings)</p>

<p>15 vs Australia – 2023 WTC Final (First Innings)</p>

<p>43 vs Australia – 2023 WTC Final (Second Innings)</p>

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<h2><strong>What happened at toss?</strong></h2>

<p>Australia skipper Cummins won the toss and opted to field first in front of 130, 000 people at the stadium. India famously lost the toss in the 2011 World Cup final as well but later went on to win the contest. They will be hoping for the same on Sunday as well.</p>

<p><strong>Teams:</strong></p>

<p><strong>India&nbsp;(Playing XI):</strong> Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj</p>

<p><strong>Australia&nbsp;(Playing XI):</strong> Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis(w), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins(c), Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood</p>


It was a double strike on Team India as Australia jolted the Men in Blue in quick succession at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday (Nov 19). India lost Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer in quick succession as the Aussies stamped their authority on the contest.

It was a double strike on Team India as Australia jolted the Men in Blue in quick succession at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday (Nov 19). India lost Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer in quick succession as the Aussies stamped their authority on the contest. Rohit was dismissed on 47 after a superb catch by Travis Head while Shreyas was dismissed on 4 by opposition skipper Pat Cummins. This resulted in India being 81/3 after 10.2 overs. Rohit, Shreyas depart early Having put into bat first, Rohit and Shubman Gill (4) started the innings on a positive note with the former taking an attacking role. Rohit in the fourth over cleared his intentions and hit Josh Hazlewood for a big six before Gill was dismissed in the next over. Rohit’s innings consisted of 3 sixes and 4 fours and saw the Aussies on the backfoot momentarily. However, another shot went wrong for Rohit and Head ran backward to clutch the Indian skipper superbly. Iyer who was next in line was dismissed by Cummins after failing to judge the flight of the delivery and was caught by wicketkeeper Josh Inglis. Rohit Sharma’s Performance in Major ICC Tournament Finals 47 vs Australia – 2023 ODI World Cup 30 vs Pakistan – 2007 T20 World Cup Final 9 vs England – 2013 Champions Trophy Final 29 vs Sri Lanka – 2014 T20 World Cup Final 0 vs Pakistan – 2017 Champions Trophy Final 34 vs New Zealand – 2021 WTC Final (First Innings) 30 vs New Zealand – 2021 WTC Final (Second Innings) 15 vs Australia – 2023 WTC Final (First Innings) 43 vs Australia – 2023 WTC Final (Second Innings) ALSO READ | 140 crore Indians are cheering for you: PM Modi wishes Team India ahead of CWC 2023 final vs Australia What happened at toss? Australia skipper Cummins won the toss and opted to field first in front of 130, 000 people at the stadium. India famously lost the toss in the 2011 World Cup final as well but later went on to win the contest. They will be hoping for the same on Sunday as well. Teams: 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

ODI World Cup Final: India lose Rohit, Iyer in succession as Australia jolt Men in Blue

<p>It has been a mixed day with the bat for Team India in the ODI World Cup final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad after half of the side was dismissed for 178. The wicket of Ravindra Jadeja was the latest spanner in the work for the Indian team as he departed for 9, moments after he was favoured by a Decision Review System (DRS) call. However, he did not survive for long and added more misery to the Indian side’s batting woes. No batter scored a big knock till the time of writing.</p>

<h2><strong>Jadeja’s freak wicket</strong></h2>

<p>On the fourth ball of the 36th over, bowler Josh Hazlewood and wicketkeeper Josh Inglis&nbsp;appealed for a caught behind for Jadeja. However, the appeal was turned down by stand-in umpire Richard Illingworth to favour Jadeja. However, Australia used the DRS to challenge the call but ultimately the decision stood in Jadeja’s favour as he did not nick the ball.</p>

<p>However, in an action replay of the situation Jadeja then nicked the ball on the fifth delivery of the over and was caught by wicketkeeper Josh Inglis. He looked frustrated after the wicket and looked angry. His dismissal paved the way for Australia to strike another blow to the Indian batting line-up with top players failing to convert starts into big innings.</p>

<p>At the time of writing, India were 211/7 after 43.4 overs with Suryakumar Yadav (11) and Mohammed Shami (5) in the middle. Earlier, It was a double jolt for Team India after Australia jolted the Men in Blue in quick succession. India lost Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer in quick succession as the Aussies stamped their authority on the contest. Rohit was dismissed on 47 after a superb catch by Travis Head while Shreyas was dismissed on 4 by opposition skipper Pat Cummins. This resulted in India being 81/3 after 10.2 overs at one stage.</p>

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<p>While Shubman Gill was dismissed for 4, Virat Kohli followed moments after he scored his ninth fifty in the World Cup. KL Rahul departed for 66 as India were in a vulnerable position and looked destined for a score much below 300.</p>

<h2><strong>What happened at toss?</strong></h2>

<p>Australia skipper Cummins won the toss and opted to field first in front of 130, 000 people at the stadium. India famously lost the toss in the 2011 World Cup final as well but later went on to win the contest. They will be hoping for the same on Sunday as well.</p>


It has been a mixed day with the bat for Team India in the ODI World Cup final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad after half of the side was dismissed for 178.

It has been a mixed day with the bat for Team India in the ODI World Cup final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad after half of the side was dismissed for 178. The wicket of Ravindra Jadeja was the latest spanner in the work for the Indian team as he departed for 9, moments after he was favoured by a Decision Review System (DRS) call. However, he did not survive for long and added more misery to the Indian side’s batting woes. No batter scored a big knock till the time of writing. Jadeja’s freak wicket On the fourth ball of the 36th over, bowler Josh Hazlewood and wicketkeeper Josh Inglis appealed for a caught behind for Jadeja. However, the appeal was turned down by stand-in umpire Richard Illingworth to favour Jadeja. However, Australia used the DRS to challenge the call but ultimately the decision stood in Jadeja’s favour as he did not nick the ball. However, in an action replay of the situation Jadeja then nicked the ball on the fifth delivery of the over and was caught by wicketkeeper Josh Inglis. He looked frustrated after the wicket and looked angry. His dismissal paved the way for Australia to strike another blow to the Indian batting line-up with top players failing to convert starts into big innings. At the time of writing, India were 211/7 after 43.4 overs with Suryakumar Yadav (11) and Mohammed Shami (5) in the middle. Earlier, It was a double jolt for Team India after Australia jolted the Men in Blue in quick succession. India lost Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer in quick succession as the Aussies stamped their authority on the contest. Rohit was dismissed on 47 after a superb catch by Travis Head while Shreyas was dismissed on 4 by opposition skipper Pat Cummins. This resulted in India being 81/3 after 10.2 overs at one stage. ALSO READ | 140 crore Indians are cheering for you: PM Modi wishes Team India ahead of CWC 2023 final vs Australia While Shubman Gill was dismissed for 4, Virat Kohli followed moments after he scored his ninth fifty in the World Cup. KL Rahul departed for 66 as India were in a vulnerable position and looked destined for a score much below 300. What happened at toss? Australia skipper Cummins won the toss and opted to field first in front of 130, 000 people at the stadium. India famously lost the toss in the 2011 World Cup final as well but later went on to win the contest. They will be hoping for the same on Sunday as well.

ODI World Cup Final: Ravindra Jadeja falls prey to Josh Hazlewood moments after favoured DRS call

<p>Virat Kohli received a signed jersey from Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar ahead of the India-Australia ICC ODI World Cup 2023 edition's finale&nbsp;between India and Australia on Sunday (Nov 19) at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. Kohli, who created history after surpassing Tendulkar's 49 ODI centuries tally (most-ever) during the semi-finals, got the signed jersey from Tendulkar's last ODI. It is to be noted that the legendary cricketer played his last 50-over match in early 2012 during the Asia Cup.</p>

<p>The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared the post from its official account on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. <strong>Here is what the post read:&nbsp;</strong></p>

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The legendary Sachin Tendulkar gifts Virat Kohli his signed jersey from his last ODI 👏 👏<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CWC23?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CWC23</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MenInBlue?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MenInBlue</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Final?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Final</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvAUS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvAUS</a> <a href="https://t.co/qu7YA6Ta3G">pic.twitter.com/qu7YA6Ta3G</a></p>
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<p>Tendulkar also encouraged Kohli with some words of appreciation and wrote on the jersey, 'Virat, you make us proud'.</p>

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<p>Kohli has been vocal about his admiration for Tendulkar from his early days in international cricket. He shared the dressing room with the Master Blaster during India's historic title win in the 2011 ODI World Cup at home. From thereon, he took over the baton from Tendulkar to become India's batting hero across formats.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At present, Kohli has 80 international centuries and is chasing Tendulkar's overall tally (100). At present, the former is part of India's playing XI for the mega final of the ODI WC versus Australia in Ahmedabad. Rohit Sharma-led India have been asked to bat first versus Pat Cummins' Australia. This is the second time that India and Australia have locked horns in the ODI WC final, after 2003. Back in 2003, Tendulkar-starrer India were demolished by Ricky Ponting-led Australia. Kohli-starrer current Indian team will look to settle scores this time around.</p>


Virat Kohli received a signed jersey from Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar ahead of the India-Australia ICC ODI World Cup 2023 edition's finale between India and Australia on Sunday (Nov 19) at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Virat Kohli received a signed jersey from Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar ahead of the India-Australia ICC ODI World Cup 2023 edition's finale between India and Australia on Sunday (Nov 19) at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. Kohli, who created history after surpassing Tendulkar's 49 ODI centuries tally (most-ever) during the semi-finals, got the signed jersey from Tendulkar's last ODI. It is to be noted that the legendary cricketer played his last 50-over match in early 2012 during the Asia Cup. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared the post from its official account on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. Here is what the post read: A special occasion & a special pre-match moment 🤗 There's 𝘾𝙇𝘼𝙎𝙎 written all over this gesture! 😊 The legendary Sachin Tendulkar gifts Virat Kohli his signed jersey from his last ODI 👏 👏#TeamIndia | #CWC23 | #MenInBlue | #Final | #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/qu7YA6Ta3G — BCCI (@BCCI) November 19, 2023 × Tendulkar also encouraged Kohli with some words of appreciation and wrote on the jersey, 'Virat, you make us proud'. Also read: 140 crore Indians are cheering for you: PM Modi wishes Team India ahead of CWC 2023 final vs Australia Kohli has been vocal about his admiration for Tendulkar from his early days in international cricket. He shared the dressing room with the Master Blaster during India's historic title win in the 2011 ODI World Cup at home. From thereon, he took over the baton from Tendulkar to become India's batting hero across formats. At present, Kohli has 80 international centuries and is chasing Tendulkar's overall tally (100). At present, the former is part of India's playing XI for the mega final of the ODI WC versus Australia in Ahmedabad. Rohit Sharma-led India have been asked to bat first versus Pat Cummins' Australia. This is the second time that India and Australia have locked horns in the ODI WC final, after 2003. Back in 2003, Tendulkar-starrer India were demolished by Ricky Ponting-led Australia. Kohli-starrer current Indian team will look to settle scores this time around.

'You make us proud': Sachin Tendulkar gifts Virat Kohli signed jersey ahead of India-Australia CWC '23 final

CWC 2023 Final: From historic 1983 ODI WC triumph to 2013 CT win - Major titles won by Team India

<p>The D-Day is finally here. India take on Australia in the home ODI World Cup final on Sunday (Nov 19) at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. After weeks of battle, the two heavyweights meet once again in an ODI World Cup final (after 2003) and the ardent Indian fans are desperate to see Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. lift the title for the third time in their rich cricketing history.</p>

<p>Fans are praying for India's historic triumph on Sunday evening. Many dignitaries and big names from all the fields are set to be in attendance for the marquee finale. Ahead of the final, Prime Minister Narendra Modi -- who will also be in the stadium&nbsp;-- extended his wishes for Team India on social media platform X.</p>

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<p>Responding to the Board of Control for Cricket in India's recent post, PM Modi&nbsp;wrote, "All the best Team India!&nbsp;</p>

<p>140 crore Indians are cheering for you.&nbsp;</p>

<p>May you shine bright, play well and uphold the spirit of sportsmanship."</p>

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<p>India are unbeaten in the competition, with 10 back-to-back wins. Meanwhile, Australia lost their opening two games but come into the final on the back of eight successive victories.</p>

<p>It is to be noted that India and Australia locked horns&nbsp;early in the ongoing tournament as well, during&nbsp;match 5 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Back then, Pat Cummins-led Aussies were bundled out for 199 in 49.3 overs with Ravindra Jadeja shining with the ball (3 for 28). In reply, KL Rahul's 97 not out and Virat Kohli's 85 rescued India from a precarious position, reeling at 2 for 3, to chase down the score in 41.2 overs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Will the script remain the same this time around in the finale? Only time will tell...</p>


The D-Day is finally here. India take on Australia in the home ODI World Cup final on Sunday (Nov 19) at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. After weeks of battle, the two heavyweights meet once again in an ODI World Cup final (after 2003) and the ardent Indian fans are desperate to see Rohit Sharma & Co.

The D-Day is finally here. India take on Australia in the home ODI World Cup final on Sunday (Nov 19) at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. After weeks of battle, the two heavyweights meet once again in an ODI World Cup final (after 2003) and the ardent Indian fans are desperate to see Rohit Sharma & Co. lift the title for the third time in their rich cricketing history. Fans are praying for India's historic triumph on Sunday evening. Many dignitaries and big names from all the fields are set to be in attendance for the marquee finale. Ahead of the final, Prime Minister Narendra Modi -- who will also be in the stadium -- extended his wishes for Team India on social media platform X. Responding to the Board of Control for Cricket in India's recent post, PM Modi wrote, "All the best Team India! 140 crore Indians are cheering for you. May you shine bright, play well and uphold the spirit of sportsmanship." Also read: Rohit Sharma has been the MVP in CWC 2023: Dinesh Karthik heaps praise on India captain All the best Team India! 140 crore Indians are cheering for you. May you shine bright, play well and uphold the spirit of sportsmanship. https://t.co/NfQDT5ygxk — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 19, 2023 × India are unbeaten in the competition, with 10 back-to-back wins. Meanwhile, Australia lost their opening two games but come into the final on the back of eight successive victories. It is to be noted that India and Australia locked horns early in the ongoing tournament as well, during match 5 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Back then, Pat Cummins-led Aussies were bundled out for 199 in 49.3 overs with Ravindra Jadeja shining with the ball (3 for 28). In reply, KL Rahul's 97 not out and Virat Kohli's 85 rescued India from a precarious position, reeling at 2 for 3, to chase down the score in 41.2 overs. Will the script remain the same this time around in the finale? Only time will tell...

140 crore Indians are cheering for you: PM Modi wishes Team India ahead of CWC 2023 final vs Australia

<p>The D-Day has finally arrived. India will take on the mighty Australia in the ODI World Cup 2023 final on Sunday (Nov 19) at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad. After weeks of battle, the two teams have locked horns for the summit clash to add another ODI WC title in their cabinet. Australia have won the World Cup on five occasions whereas India have two such titles in their cabinet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ahead of the marquee final in Ahmedabad, <strong>here's&nbsp;the list of ODI WC&nbsp;winners:</strong></p>

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			<td>1975</td>
			<td>West Indies</td>
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			<td>1979</td>
			<td>West Indies</td>
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			<td>1983</td>
			<td>India</td>
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			<td>1987</td>
			<td>Australia</td>
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			<td>1992</td>
			<td>Pakistan</td>
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			<td>1996</td>
			<td>Sri Lanka</td>
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			<td>1999</td>
			<td>Australia</td>
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			<td>2003</td>
			<td>Australia</td>
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			<td>2007</td>
			<td>Australia</td>
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			<td>2011</td>
			<td>India</td>
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			<td>2015</td>
			<td>Australia</td>
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			<td>2019</td>
			<td>England</td>
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			<td>2023</td>
			<td>?</td>
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<p>As evident from the table, Australia have dominated the mega event. The Men in Yellow have won on five occasions (in 1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015), with three of them coming on the trot. After Australia, West Indies and India are the most successful team with two trophies each whereas the likes of Sri Lanka, Pakistan and England have won it once. It is to be noted that the past three World Cup winners have been the hosts (in 2011, 2015 and 2019).</p>

<p>If Rohit Sharma-led India beat Australia in the 2023 edition's finale, they will become only the second team to win a ODI WC title without dropping a single game. Australia achieved this feat in 2003 and 2007.&nbsp;</p>


The D-Day has finally arrived. India will take on the mighty Australia in the ODI World Cup 2023 final on Sunday (Nov 19) at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad.

The D-Day has finally arrived. India will take on the mighty Australia in the ODI World Cup 2023 final on Sunday (Nov 19) at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad. After weeks of battle, the two teams have locked horns for the summit clash to add another ODI WC title in their cabinet. Australia have won the World Cup on five occasions whereas India have two such titles in their cabinet. Ahead of the marquee final in Ahmedabad, here's the list of ODI WC winners: Year Winners 1975 West Indies 1979 West Indies 1983 India 1987 Australia 1992 Pakistan 1996 Sri Lanka 1999 Australia 2003 Australia 2007 Australia 2011 India 2015 Australia 2019 England 2023 ? Also read: India vs Australia, World Cup 2023 final - Match preview and result prediction As evident from the table, Australia have dominated the mega event. The Men in Yellow have won on five occasions (in 1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015), with three of them coming on the trot. After Australia, West Indies and India are the most successful team with two trophies each whereas the likes of Sri Lanka, Pakistan and England have won it once. It is to be noted that the past three World Cup winners have been the hosts (in 2011, 2015 and 2019). If Rohit Sharma-led India beat Australia in the 2023 edition's finale, they will become only the second team to win a ODI WC title without dropping a single game. Australia achieved this feat in 2003 and 2007.

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<p>The English duo of Richard Illingworth and Richard Kettleborough will be the standing umpires for the ODI World Cup final between India and Australia on Sunday (Nov 19) as announced by the International Cricket Council (ICC)). The experienced duo has been around the game for more than a decade, having also officiated in the semifinal clashes of the tournament.</p>

<p>The final between India and Australia will take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad where the hosts will be huge favourites to win against the record champions.</p>

<h2><strong>Illingworth, Kettleborough to take charge</strong></h2>

<p>Promoted to the ICC International List on the same day in November 2009 Illingworth and&nbsp;Kettleborough will now be tasked to lead the forces in Ahmedabad. This will be the second time Kettleborough takes charge of the showpiece occasion, having previously managed the 2015 ODI World Cup final along with Kumar Dharmasena of Sri Lanka when Australia beat New Zealand in the final at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Illingworth was in charge of India’s semifinal win over New Zealand where they won by 70 runs in Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium.</p>

<p>Both Illingworth and Kettleborough were ineligible for the 2019 ODI World Cup final as well as the 2022 T20 World Cup final with England qualifying for the summit clash. Kettleborough was in charge of Australia’s win over South Africa in Kolkata’s Eden Gardens with Pat Cummins’ side winning by three wickets. Kettleborough won the prestigious David Shepherd Trophy, awarded to the ICC’s Umpire of the Year on three occasions from 2013 to 2015 while Illingworth won the same in 2019 and 2022.</p>

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<p>Joel Wilson will be the third umpire for the high-voltage contest with fourth umpire Chris Gaffaney and match referee Andy Pycroft, all of whom were part of the officiating teams across the semi-finals.</p>

<p><strong>Match officials for ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 final: India v Australia, Ahmedabad, 19 November</strong></p>

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	<li>On-field Umpires: Richard Illingworth &amp; Richard Kettleborough</li>
	<li>Third Umpire:&nbsp;Joel Wilson</li>
	<li>Fourth Umpire: Chris Gaffaney</li>
	<li>Match Referee: Andy Pycroft</li>
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<p>The clash will be the second time India and Australia meet in the ODI World Cup final, having previously met in the 2003 showpiece at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. The teams also met in the 2023 World Test Championship (WTC) final where Australia beat India in a one-sided contest.</p>


The English duo of Richard Illingworth and Richard Kettleborough will be the standing umpires for the ODI World Cup final between India and Australia on Sunday (Nov 19) as announced by the International Cricket Council (ICC)).

The English duo of Richard Illingworth and Richard Kettleborough will be the standing umpires for the ODI World Cup final between India and Australia on Sunday (Nov 19) as announced by the International Cricket Council (ICC)). The experienced duo has been around the game for more than a decade, having also officiated in the semifinal clashes of the tournament. The final between India and Australia will take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad where the hosts will be huge favourites to win against the record champions. Illingworth, Kettleborough to take charge Promoted to the ICC International List on the same day in November 2009 Illingworth and Kettleborough will now be tasked to lead the forces in Ahmedabad. This will be the second time Kettleborough takes charge of the showpiece occasion, having previously managed the 2015 ODI World Cup final along with Kumar Dharmasena of Sri Lanka when Australia beat New Zealand in the final at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Illingworth was in charge of India’s semifinal win over New Zealand where they won by 70 runs in Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. Both Illingworth and Kettleborough were ineligible for the 2019 ODI World Cup final as well as the 2022 T20 World Cup final with England qualifying for the summit clash. Kettleborough was in charge of Australia’s win over South Africa in Kolkata’s Eden Gardens with Pat Cummins’ side winning by three wickets. Kettleborough won the prestigious David Shepherd Trophy, awarded to the ICC’s Umpire of the Year on three occasions from 2013 to 2015 while Illingworth won the same in 2019 and 2022. ALSO READ | IND vs AUS final: Weather & pitch report for Narendra Modi stadium ahead of India vs Australia World Cup clash Joel Wilson will be the third umpire for the high-voltage contest with fourth umpire Chris Gaffaney and match referee Andy Pycroft, all of whom were part of the officiating teams across the semi-finals. Match officials for ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 final: India v Australia, Ahmedabad, 19 November On-field Umpires: Richard Illingworth & Richard Kettleborough Third Umpire: Joel Wilson Fourth Umpire: Chris Gaffaney Match Referee: Andy Pycroft The clash will be the second time India and Australia meet in the ODI World Cup final, having previously met in the 2003 showpiece at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. The teams also met in the 2023 World Test Championship (WTC) final where Australia beat India in a one-sided contest.

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<p>The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has released the details of performances going to take place during the ODI World Cup 2023 final. Australia will be facing India in the tournament final on Sunday, November 19 in Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi stadium.</p>

<p>The BCCI posted a picture of full schedule of the ceremonies going to take place during the final on its official X handle. The post also made it clear that Albanian singer Dua Lipa is not going to perform during the final as speculated earlier in some media reports.</p>

<p>Here's the full schedule of ceremonies going to take place during the ODI World Cup 2023 final:</p>

<h2><strong>Pre Match:</strong></h2>

<p>Indian Air Force's Suryakiran Acrobatic team will be presenting an airshow after the toss and ahead of the start of the first innings. The show will go on for 20 minutes from 1:30 pm local time to 1:50 pm local time.</p>

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<h2><strong>1st innings drink break</strong></h2>

<p>During the drinks break in the first innings, singer Aditya Gadhvi of popular "Khalaasi" (or "Gotilo") song-fame would be performing. Gadhvi became an internet sensation after his song "Khalaasi" (or "Gotilo") which he sang on Coke Studio India went viral. The song has already garnered more than 35 million views on YouTube.</p>

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<h2><strong>Innings break performances</strong></h2>

<p>A plethora of artists would be performing during the mid-innings break in the ODI World Cup 2023 final. Pritam Chakraborty, Jonita Gandhi, Nakash Aziz, Amit Mishra, Akasa Singh and Tushar Joshi would be performing during the innings break.</p>

<h2><strong>2nd innings drink break</strong></h2>

<p>A laser and light show will be on display during the second innings' drinks break in the ODI World Cup 2023 final. The show has been a commonality in many of the World Cup matches so far.</p>

<p>India and Australia will be facing each other in the ODI World Cup final after 20 years. Australia had beaten India by 125 runs the last time two sides had met in the ODI World Cup final which was during the 2003 edition in South Africa.</p>


The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has released the details of performances going to take place during the ODI World Cup 2023 final. Australia will be facing India in the tournament final on Sunday, November 19 in Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi stadium.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has released the details of performances going to take place during the ODI World Cup 2023 final. Australia will be facing India in the tournament final on Sunday, November 19 in Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi stadium. The BCCI posted a picture of full schedule of the ceremonies going to take place during the final on its official X handle. The post also made it clear that Albanian singer Dua Lipa is not going to perform during the final as speculated earlier in some media reports. Here's the full schedule of ceremonies going to take place during the ODI World Cup 2023 final: Pre Match: Indian Air Force's Suryakiran Acrobatic team will be presenting an airshow after the toss and ahead of the start of the first innings. The show will go on for 20 minutes from 1:30 pm local time to 1:50 pm local time. It doesn't get any bigger than this 👌👌 The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 Final is filled with stellar performances and an experience of a lifetime 🏟️👏#CWC23 pic.twitter.com/nSoIxDwXek — BCCI (@BCCI) November 18, 2023 × 1st innings drink break During the drinks break in the first innings, singer Aditya Gadhvi of popular "Khalaasi" (or "Gotilo") song-fame would be performing. Gadhvi became an internet sensation after his song "Khalaasi" (or "Gotilo") which he sang on Coke Studio India went viral. The song has already garnered more than 35 million views on YouTube. Also Read: South Africa coach gives BRUTAL reply on who'll win tournament Innings break performances A plethora of artists would be performing during the mid-innings break in the ODI World Cup 2023 final. Pritam Chakraborty, Jonita Gandhi, Nakash Aziz, Amit Mishra, Akasa Singh and Tushar Joshi would be performing during the innings break. 2nd innings drink break A laser and light show will be on display during the second innings' drinks break in the ODI World Cup 2023 final. The show has been a commonality in many of the World Cup matches so far. India and Australia will be facing each other in the ODI World Cup final after 20 years. Australia had beaten India by 125 runs the last time two sides had met in the ODI World Cup final which was during the 2003 edition in South Africa.

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<p>Australia will have a shot at glory in the ODI World Cup final on Sunday (Nov 19) after they booked their place in the summit clash against India with a three-wicket win over South Africa. Architect-in-chief of the win, Travis Head was at his best at the Eden Gardens with both bat and ball as produced a 62-run knock coupled with a brace of wickets. Chosen the Player of the Match, he opened up on the challenge while batting as it was a difficult wicket to bat while spinners were in business.</p>

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<h2><strong>Head reflects on challenge</strong></h2>

<p>“Didn't move from the seat for the last part. We knew how it was going to play, we had three or four days here. We haven't seen such spin, we knew we had to battle. I thought I wasn't going to be here (after the hand injury), but I am happy to contribute for Australia, nice to be here. Straight as they came (Klaasen dismissal),” Head said while speaking in the POTM presentation.</p>

<p>It was a close call between the traditional rivals as Australia won by three wickets while chasing 213 at the Eden Gardens.</p>

<p>They won with 16 balls to spare but needed a good helping hand from the tailenders to reach the final. David Warner (29) and Travis Head (62) made sure the five-time champions got off to a perfect start with a 60-run stand.</p>

<p>However, successive wickets jolted their momentum but Steven Smith (30) and Josh Inglis did enough to get the Aussies over the line. Marnus Labuschagne also scored an important 18 while South Africa bowlers were in little mood.</p>

<p>“He (Klaasen) smacked me, was under the pump, but it was nice to get his wicket. I was prepared to bowl a few overs, always keen to contribute with the ball. We have had that positive approach to keep the pace rolling,” Head added.</p>

<p>There were wickets for Kagiso Rabada, Aiden Markram, Gerald Coetzee, and Keshav Maharaj while their stand-out bowler was Tabraiz Shamsi with two.</p>

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<h2><strong>South Africa slump with bat</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier, Australia steamrolled South Africa batters with a dominant show as they reduced the Proteas to 212 in 49.4 overs.</p>

<p>David Miller was the only silver lining for South Africa as he top-scored with 101 before they were bowled out.</p>

<p>Skipper Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc were the stars of the show for the Aussies as they scalped eight wickets between them. Starc ended with impressive figures of 34/3 in his 10 overs while Cummins ended with 51/3. Travis Head scalped two wickets in the contest in his five overs.</p>

<p>Australia will next take on India in the ODI World Cup final on Sunday (Nov 19) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The summit clash will decide the next world champions as both India and Australia look to add to their tally.</p>


Australia will have a shot at glory in the ODI World Cup final on Sunday (Nov 19) after they booked their place in the summit clash against India with a three-wicket win over South Africa.

Australia will have a shot at glory in the ODI World Cup final on Sunday (Nov 19) after they booked their place in the summit clash against India with a three-wicket win over South Africa. Architect-in-chief of the win, Travis Head was at his best at the Eden Gardens with both bat and ball as produced a 62-run knock coupled with a brace of wickets. Chosen the Player of the Match, he opened up on the challenge while batting as it was a difficult wicket to bat while spinners were in business. Australia won a nail-biting contest in Kolkata to secure a place in the final of the #CWC23 👏#SAvAUS 📝: https://t.co/1iPjdYnIe3 pic.twitter.com/NPjiWIDTGT — ICC (@ICC) November 16, 2023 × Head reflects on challenge “Didn't move from the seat for the last part. We knew how it was going to play, we had three or four days here. We haven't seen such spin, we knew we had to battle. I thought I wasn't going to be here (after the hand injury), but I am happy to contribute for Australia, nice to be here. Straight as they came (Klaasen dismissal),” Head said while speaking in the POTM presentation. It was a close call between the traditional rivals as Australia won by three wickets while chasing 213 at the Eden Gardens. They won with 16 balls to spare but needed a good helping hand from the tailenders to reach the final. David Warner (29) and Travis Head (62) made sure the five-time champions got off to a perfect start with a 60-run stand. However, successive wickets jolted their momentum but Steven Smith (30) and Josh Inglis did enough to get the Aussies over the line. Marnus Labuschagne also scored an important 18 while South Africa bowlers were in little mood. “He (Klaasen) smacked me, was under the pump, but it was nice to get his wicket. I was prepared to bowl a few overs, always keen to contribute with the ball. We have had that positive approach to keep the pace rolling,” Head added. There were wickets for Kagiso Rabada, Aiden Markram, Gerald Coetzee, and Keshav Maharaj while their stand-out bowler was Tabraiz Shamsi with two. ALSO READ | World Cup 2023: Kane Williamson shuts down pitch controversy while Gavaskar terms critics 'morons' South Africa slump with bat Earlier, Australia steamrolled South Africa batters with a dominant show as they reduced the Proteas to 212 in 49.4 overs. David Miller was the only silver lining for South Africa as he top-scored with 101 before they were bowled out. Skipper Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc were the stars of the show for the Aussies as they scalped eight wickets between them. Starc ended with impressive figures of 34/3 in his 10 overs while Cummins ended with 51/3. Travis Head scalped two wickets in the contest in his five overs. Australia will next take on India in the ODI World Cup final on Sunday (Nov 19) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The summit clash will decide the next world champions as both India and Australia look to add to their tally.

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In the historic World Cup final at the Narendra Modi Stadium, India faces Australia, seeking redemption from their 2003 defeat. India's current 10-game winning streak mirrors Australia's past dominance, setting the stage for a thrilling clash. The Men in Blue, now favorites, aim to break a prolonged trophy drought, while Australia, in their 8th final, poses a formidable challenge.

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<p>India and Australia are set to lock horns&nbsp;in the 2023 ODI World Cup final, which will be held at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday (Nov 19). Ahead of the summit clash, India's 1983 World Cup-winning member Madan Lal feels R Ashwin has an 'outside chance' to feature in the playing XI. It is to be noted that Ashwin has got only one game so far in the tournament, when India faced Australia in Chennai on Oct 8.</p>

<h2><strong>'I do not think that India will opt to change the winning combination'</strong></h2>

<p>While speaking on Aajtak, Lal said, "Ravichandran Ashwin’s selection will depend on the conditions of the pitch. But I do not think that India will opt to change the winning combination in the final against Australia."</p>

<p>“Australia did not look comfortable at all playing Tabraiz Shamsi (in the second semi-final)) and they will not be comfortable playing Kuldeep Yadav either and I believe that you will get a great track to bat on in Ahmedabad,” the former India player further added.</p>

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<p>Ashwin was drafted in India's final CWC squad after Axar Patel's injury.</p>

<p>Since then, he played in only one game -- against Australia where he ended with 1&nbsp;for 34. The wily off-spinner can come handy versus the Men in Yellow as they have two left-handed openers whereas the 37-year-old is more than reliable with the bat as well. However, there is very less chance of India tweaking their winning combination for the mega finale in Ahmedabad.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The last time India played in Ahmedabad was when they took on arch-rivals Pakistan in match 14 of the CWC 2023 edition, on Oct 14. Back then, Jasprit Bumrah's 2 for 19 starred with the ball to guide India to a memorable seven-wicket win.</p>


India and Australia are set to lock horns in the 2023 ODI World Cup final, which will be held at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday (Nov 19).

India and Australia are set to lock horns in the 2023 ODI World Cup final, which will be held at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday (Nov 19). Ahead of the summit clash, India's 1983 World Cup-winning member Madan Lal feels R Ashwin has an 'outside chance' to feature in the playing XI. It is to be noted that Ashwin has got only one game so far in the tournament, when India faced Australia in Chennai on Oct 8. 'I do not think that India will opt to change the winning combination' While speaking on Aajtak, Lal said, "Ravichandran Ashwin’s selection will depend on the conditions of the pitch. But I do not think that India will opt to change the winning combination in the final against Australia." “Australia did not look comfortable at all playing Tabraiz Shamsi (in the second semi-final)) and they will not be comfortable playing Kuldeep Yadav either and I believe that you will get a great track to bat on in Ahmedabad,” the former India player further added. Also read: ODI World Cup 2023 final: India favourites but I dare you to count Australia out, feels Ian Bishop Ashwin was drafted in India's final CWC squad after Axar Patel's injury. Since then, he played in only one game -- against Australia where he ended with 1 for 34. The wily off-spinner can come handy versus the Men in Yellow as they have two left-handed openers whereas the 37-year-old is more than reliable with the bat as well. However, there is very less chance of India tweaking their winning combination for the mega finale in Ahmedabad. The last time India played in Ahmedabad was when they took on arch-rivals Pakistan in match 14 of the CWC 2023 edition, on Oct 14. Back then, Jasprit Bumrah's 2 for 19 starred with the ball to guide India to a memorable seven-wicket win.

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<p>It will be a shot at redemption for Team India on Sunday (Nov 19) when Rohit Sharma’s men take on Australia in the final of the ODI World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The contest will be a repeat of the 2003 ODI World Cup final when India faced the Aussies at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. Since then, plenty of water has gone under the bridge as both teams have tasted success on multiple fronts with energetic leadership on offer.</p>

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<h2><strong>What happened in the 2003 ODI World Cup final?</strong></h2>

<p>Having lost by eight wickets in the league stage meeting, India skipper Sourav Ganguly opted to field first after having won the toss. India had lost by nine wickets in the league stage meeting, which had influenced Ganguly’s decision to bowl first in the final. However, Australia, then led by Ricky Ponting, had no issues taking the guards first with reliable Adam Gilchrist and Matthew Hayden opening for them.</p>

<p>Gilchrist and Hayden stitched a partnership of 105 runs for the opening wicket, with Gilchrist scoring 57 while Hayden would later get dismissed for 37. Both wickets fell in quick succession, scalped by Harbhajan Singh, but there was not much joy for the Indian team. Ponting scored an unbeaten 140 off 121 deliveries consisting of 8 sixes and 4 fours. His innings and an unbeaten partnership of 234 runs with Damien Martyn helped Australia to a massive 359-run total in the final. Martin would score an unbeaten 88 and support Ponting in the massive partnership against the Indian bowling line-up.</p>

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<h2><strong>India started poorly</strong></h2>

<p>Eyeing a massive 360 runs to win, India needed a good start with openers Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag in the middle. Tendulkar, playing in his first final, made an unexpected decision of batting at the striker's end while usually starting at the non-striker's end. He scored a four on the fourth ball of the innings and looked set to help India chase the target, but that joy was short-lived as Glenn McGrath caught and bowled the India legend on the very next ball. That broke millions of Indian hearts, as Tendulkar departed for four.</p>

<p>Then came some handy knocks in the chase from skipper Ganguly (24), Rahul Dravid (47), and Yuvraj Singh (24) to help India stay in the chase. Sehwag at the other end was fighting the fort alone with a composed innings while others could not resist the Australian bowling lineup. However, his warrior innings came to an unfortunate end in the 24th over when he was run out on 82. Later rest of the batters returned without troubling the scorers with much affection as India were bowled out for 234 runs in 39.2 overs with rain also paying a visit in between.</p>

<p>India’s only consolation on the day was Sachin Tendulkar’s Player of the Tournament performance for which he was awarded a golden bat by South African leader&nbsp;Nelson Mandela. Australia would win the contest by 125 runs and clinch their second consecutive World Cup while winning their third overall.</p>


It will be a shot at redemption for Team India on Sunday (Nov 19) when Rohit Sharma’s men take on Australia in the final of the ODI World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

It will be a shot at redemption for Team India on Sunday (Nov 19) when Rohit Sharma’s men take on Australia in the final of the ODI World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The contest will be a repeat of the 2003 ODI World Cup final when India faced the Aussies at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. Since then, plenty of water has gone under the bridge as both teams have tasted success on multiple fronts with energetic leadership on offer. A shot at #CWC23 glory 💎🏆 pic.twitter.com/8Iy5I48dEp — ICC (@ICC) November 17, 2023 × What happened in the 2003 ODI World Cup final? Having lost by eight wickets in the league stage meeting, India skipper Sourav Ganguly opted to field first after having won the toss. India had lost by nine wickets in the league stage meeting, which had influenced Ganguly’s decision to bowl first in the final. However, Australia, then led by Ricky Ponting, had no issues taking the guards first with reliable Adam Gilchrist and Matthew Hayden opening for them. Gilchrist and Hayden stitched a partnership of 105 runs for the opening wicket, with Gilchrist scoring 57 while Hayden would later get dismissed for 37. Both wickets fell in quick succession, scalped by Harbhajan Singh, but there was not much joy for the Indian team. Ponting scored an unbeaten 140 off 121 deliveries consisting of 8 sixes and 4 fours. His innings and an unbeaten partnership of 234 runs with Damien Martyn helped Australia to a massive 359-run total in the final. Martin would score an unbeaten 88 and support Ponting in the massive partnership against the Indian bowling line-up. ALSO READ | IND vs AUS final: Weather & pitch report for Narendra Modi stadium ahead of India vs Australia World Cup clash India started poorly Eyeing a massive 360 runs to win, India needed a good start with openers Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag in the middle. Tendulkar, playing in his first final, made an unexpected decision of batting at the striker's end while usually starting at the non-striker's end. He scored a four on the fourth ball of the innings and looked set to help India chase the target, but that joy was short-lived as Glenn McGrath caught and bowled the India legend on the very next ball. That broke millions of Indian hearts, as Tendulkar departed for four. Then came some handy knocks in the chase from skipper Ganguly (24), Rahul Dravid (47), and Yuvraj Singh (24) to help India stay in the chase. Sehwag at the other end was fighting the fort alone with a composed innings while others could not resist the Australian bowling lineup. However, his warrior innings came to an unfortunate end in the 24th over when he was run out on 82. Later rest of the batters returned without troubling the scorers with much affection as India were bowled out for 234 runs in 39.2 overs with rain also paying a visit in between. India’s only consolation on the day was Sachin Tendulkar’s Player of the Tournament performance for which he was awarded a golden bat by South African leader Nelson Mandela. Australia would win the contest by 125 runs and clinch their second consecutive World Cup while winning their third overall.

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<p>Australia beat South Africa by three wickets, in pursuit of 213, in the second semi-final of the 2023 ODI World Cup on Thursday (Nov 16) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. With this, the Pat Cummins-led Men in Yellow have secured a place in the final, where they will meet hosts India on Nov 19 (Sunday) at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Many former cricketers and experts of the game have labelled Rohit Sharma-led India the favourites to win the finals. India have been on a rampage, winning all their 10 games so far in the marquee event at home. However, Australia know how to bring their A-game in ICC finals (having won the ODI WC on five occasions, most by any) and have also revamped in style in the ongoing competition.</p>

<p>Losing their first two games, Australia bounced back in style with an eight-match winning streak to set up a final date with India. Thus, former West Indies pacer-turned-commentator Ian Bishop feels India are favourites but Aussies cannot be ruled out at any cost.</p>

<h2><strong>'I will say it one more time, Australia have a championship pedigree'</strong></h2>

<p>"Two teams, in India's case, they have been playing well on all games. Australia now looking to peak, this is a dream for fans of both nations, the neutrals and broadcasters like me. There will be so much entertainment, come Sunday," Ian Bishop told Star Sports.</p>

<p>"Two teams, one India with some batting form and all-round bowling form, that suggests they probably will go into this final as favourites, but an Australian team, I will say it one more time, they have a championship pedigree, you can't and will not, I dare you to count them out of the contest. It will be really competitive. Two best teams in the final, you think?" he added.</p>

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<p>During the same interaction, former India opener and batting coach Sanjay Bangar also joined in and said, "It's going to be a cracker of a game. Two teams who have played dominant games. India have won 10 in a row. And Australia are not far behind. It's a terrific final. After 2003, I remember I was part of the squad when Australia beat India. It's going to be great game. Let's hope, this time around, Australia are able to put one across India."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Both teams met once in the ongoing ten-team tournament, where India beat Australia by six wickets -- chasing 200 in Chennai -- on Oct 8. It will be interesting to see if the script remains the same this time around or Aussies manage to topple India.</p>


Australia beat South Africa by three wickets, in pursuit of 213, in the second semi-final of the 2023 ODI World Cup on Thursday (Nov 16) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

Australia beat South Africa by three wickets, in pursuit of 213, in the second semi-final of the 2023 ODI World Cup on Thursday (Nov 16) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. With this, the Pat Cummins-led Men in Yellow have secured a place in the final, where they will meet hosts India on Nov 19 (Sunday) at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad. Many former cricketers and experts of the game have labelled Rohit Sharma-led India the favourites to win the finals. India have been on a rampage, winning all their 10 games so far in the marquee event at home. However, Australia know how to bring their A-game in ICC finals (having won the ODI WC on five occasions, most by any) and have also revamped in style in the ongoing competition. Losing their first two games, Australia bounced back in style with an eight-match winning streak to set up a final date with India. Thus, former West Indies pacer-turned-commentator Ian Bishop feels India are favourites but Aussies cannot be ruled out at any cost. 'I will say it one more time, Australia have a championship pedigree' "Two teams, in India's case, they have been playing well on all games. Australia now looking to peak, this is a dream for fans of both nations, the neutrals and broadcasters like me. There will be so much entertainment, come Sunday," Ian Bishop told Star Sports. "Two teams, one India with some batting form and all-round bowling form, that suggests they probably will go into this final as favourites, but an Australian team, I will say it one more time, they have a championship pedigree, you can't and will not, I dare you to count them out of the contest. It will be really competitive. Two best teams in the final, you think?" he added. Also read: Shots fired! Australia are vulnerable ahead of India clash, feels Gautam Gambhir prior to CWC '23 final During the same interaction, former India opener and batting coach Sanjay Bangar also joined in and said, "It's going to be a cracker of a game. Two teams who have played dominant games. India have won 10 in a row. And Australia are not far behind. It's a terrific final. After 2003, I remember I was part of the squad when Australia beat India. It's going to be great game. Let's hope, this time around, Australia are able to put one across India." Both teams met once in the ongoing ten-team tournament, where India beat Australia by six wickets -- chasing 200 in Chennai -- on Oct 8. It will be interesting to see if the script remains the same this time around or Aussies manage to topple India.

ODI World Cup 2023 final: India favourites but I dare you to count Australia out, says Ian Bishop

<p>With the Cricket World Cup 2023 coming to an end, there is some exciting news for sports fans as organisers have ensured there is enough high-profile glam to kickstart the last showdown. “Levitating” singer Dua Lipa has been roped in for the closing ceremony of the World Cup. The final match will be played between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on November 19.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/world-cup-is-ours-rajinikanth-confident-india-will-lift-the-world-cup-2023-trophy-659646">'World Cup is ours': Rajinikanth confident India will lift the World Cup 2023 trophy</a></h2>

<p>It is pegged to be a huge match between India and Australia as the two get together for the final battle for the World Cup trophy. In a video posted on X, Dua Lipa was asked about her choice of song for the event. She was also asked a few questions about cricketers like Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Kane Williamson, etc. In the video, Dua can be heard revealing that she is most likely to perform her song “Physical”.</p>

<p>Dua Lipa's performance at the World Cup closing ceremony will mark her return to India after four years. The three-time Grammy Award winner made her debut performance in India in November 2019. In addition to&nbsp;Dua Lipa, the closing ceremony will&nbsp;have some other prominent names from various fields.</p>


With the Cricket World Cup 2023 coming to an end, there is some exciting news for sports fans as organisers have ensured there is enough high-profile glam to kickstart the last showdown.

With the Cricket World Cup 2023 coming to an end, there is some exciting news for sports fans as organisers have ensured there is enough high-profile glam to kickstart the last showdown. “Levitating” singer Dua Lipa has been roped in for the closing ceremony of the World Cup. The final match will be played between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on November 19. 'World Cup is ours': Rajinikanth confident India will lift the World Cup 2023 trophy It is pegged to be a huge match between India and Australia as the two get together for the final battle for the World Cup trophy. In a video posted on X, Dua Lipa was asked about her choice of song for the event. She was also asked a few questions about cricketers like Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Kane Williamson, etc. In the video, Dua can be heard revealing that she is most likely to perform her song “Physical”. Dua Lipa's performance at the World Cup closing ceremony will mark her return to India after four years. The three-time Grammy Award winner made her debut performance in India in November 2019. In addition to Dua Lipa, the closing ceremony will have some other prominent names from various fields.

ODI World Cup 2023: Dua Lipa to perform at the closing ceremony

<p>Australia edged past South Africa in the second semi-final of the ODI World Cup, on Thursday (Nov 16) in Kolkata, to book a place in the final where they will meet India on Sunday (Nov 19) in Ahmedabad. Asked to bowl first, Pat Cummins-led Men in Yellow rode on Mitchell Starc's 3 for 34, Cummins' 3 for 51 and two wickets each from Josh Hazlewood and Travis Head to dismiss Proteas for 212 in 49.4 overs.</p>

<p>In reply, Australia started off aggressively courtesy of Head's attacking 48-ball 62 but were soon reduced to 137 for 5, after being 60 for no loss, but somehow managed to get past the finish line by three wickets in 47.2&nbsp;overs. Thus, it will be a repeat of the 2003 final as hosts India will face Australia in the mega finale on Sunday in Ahmedabad.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prior to the clash, former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir made a big statement. He feels Australia are 'very vulnerable' ahead of the India clash as they struggled to chase down 213 versus the Temba Bavuma-led Proteas at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cwc-23-big-claim-ex-pak-stumper-backs-babar-azam-to-break-virat-kohlis-50-odi-centuries-record-659604">CWC '23: BIG CLAIM! Ex-Pak stumper backs Babar Azam to break Virat Kohli's 50 ODI centuries record</a></strong></p>

<p>Gambhir said on Star Sports after Australia's semi-final win, "Don't think Australia brought their A-game in the semi-final. Australia are still very vulnerable, but yes, they know how to win these knockout games. India will have to play their A-game in the final, which they have been playing since the last 10 matches. India are going to be very confident facing Australia in Ahmedabad."</p>

<p>Both India and Australia met each other in their respective CWC '23 openers on Oct 8 in Chennai. Back then, Rohit Sharma-led Men in Blue chased down 200 with six wickets in hand. It will be interesting to see if the script remains the same this time around in the summit clash.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Will India clinch their third&nbsp;ODI WC title or will Australia win their sixth trophy in the tournament history? Only&nbsp;time will tell...</p>


Australia edged past South Africa in the second semi-final of the ODI World Cup, on Thursday (Nov 16) in Kolkata, to book a place in the final where they will meet India on Sunday (Nov 19) in Ahmedabad.

Australia edged past South Africa in the second semi-final of the ODI World Cup, on Thursday (Nov 16) in Kolkata, to book a place in the final where they will meet India on Sunday (Nov 19) in Ahmedabad. Asked to bowl first, Pat Cummins-led Men in Yellow rode on Mitchell Starc's 3 for 34, Cummins' 3 for 51 and two wickets each from Josh Hazlewood and Travis Head to dismiss Proteas for 212 in 49.4 overs. In reply, Australia started off aggressively courtesy of Head's attacking 48-ball 62 but were soon reduced to 137 for 5, after being 60 for no loss, but somehow managed to get past the finish line by three wickets in 47.2 overs. Thus, it will be a repeat of the 2003 final as hosts India will face Australia in the mega finale on Sunday in Ahmedabad. Prior to the clash, former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir made a big statement. He feels Australia are 'very vulnerable' ahead of the India clash as they struggled to chase down 213 versus the Temba Bavuma-led Proteas at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Also read: CWC '23: BIG CLAIM! Ex-Pak stumper backs Babar Azam to break Virat Kohli's 50 ODI centuries record Gambhir said on Star Sports after Australia's semi-final win, "Don't think Australia brought their A-game in the semi-final. Australia are still very vulnerable, but yes, they know how to win these knockout games. India will have to play their A-game in the final, which they have been playing since the last 10 matches. India are going to be very confident facing Australia in Ahmedabad." Both India and Australia met each other in their respective CWC '23 openers on Oct 8 in Chennai. Back then, Rohit Sharma-led Men in Blue chased down 200 with six wickets in hand. It will be interesting to see if the script remains the same this time around in the summit clash. Will India clinch their third ODI WC title or will Australia win their sixth trophy in the tournament history? Only time will tell...

Shots fired! Australia are vulnerable ahead of India clash, feels Gautam Gambhir prior to CWC '23 final

Shreyas Iyer scored a 70-ball-105 to help India reach a massive score of 397/4 against New Zealand in the World Cup semi-final. It was his second century of the 2023 ODI World Cup and takes him past 500 runs for the tournament. 1996 World Cup-winning coach Dav Whatmore breaks down Iyer's return to form in a conversation with Wion Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

Shreyas Iyer goes past 500 runs in maiden World Cup

India defeated New Zealand by 70 runs to end their semi-final jinx at the ICC ODI World Cup. The Men in Blue have qualified for their fourth World Cup final and have avenged their agonizing loss to the Kiwis in the semi-final of the 2019 World Cup. Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer scored centuries before Mohammed Shami sealed the win with career-best figures of 7/57. 1996 World Cup-winning coach Dav Whatmore and Sports Editor Digvijay Singh decode India's victory.

ODI WC: India beat New Zealand to end semi-final jinx

<p>Australia reached their record eighth ODI World Cup final on Thursday (Nov 16) after they got the better of Temba Bavuma’s South Africa at the Eden Gardens in the east Indian city of Kolkata. A three–wicket win for the Aussies will now see them face hosts India in the final as they both meet for the second time in an International Cricket Council (ICC) final, having earlier met in the World Test Championship (WTC) final. Travis Head was the star of the show for the Aussies after his all-round performance with both bat and ball helped his side clinch a place in Sunday’s showdown clash.</p>

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<h2><strong>Australia book final clash with India</strong></h2>

<p>With a place up for grabs, Australia punched their ticket for the summit clash against India after producing a one-sided contest at the Eden Gardens. Chasing 213, David Warner (29) and Travis Head (62) made sure the five-time champions got off to a perfect start with a 60-run stand. However, successive wickets jolted their momentum but Steven Smith (30) and Josh Inglis did enough to get the Aussies over the line. Marnus Labuschagne also scored an important 18 while South Africa bowlers were in little mood.</p>

<p>There were wickets for Kagiso Rabada, Aiden Markram, Gerald Coetzee, and Keshav Maharaj while their stand-out bowler was Tabraiz Shamsi with two.</p>

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<h2><strong>What happened earlier?</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier, Australia steamrolled South Africa batters with a dominant show as they reduced the Proteas to 212 in 49.4 overs. David Miller was the only silver lining for South Africa as he top-scored with 101 before they were bowled out. Skipper Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc were the stars of the show for the Aussies as they scalped eight wickets between them. Starc ended with impressive figures of 34/3 in his 10 overs while Cummins ended with 51/3. Travis Head scalped two wickets in the contest in his five overs.</p>

<p>Australia will next take on India in the ODI World Cup final on Sunday (Nov 19) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The summit clash will decide the next world champions as both India and Australia look to add to their tally.</p>


Australia reached their record eighth ODI World Cup final on Thursday (Nov 16) after they got the better of Temba Bavuma’s South Africa at the Eden Gardens in the east Indian city of Kolkata.

Australia reached their record eighth ODI World Cup final on Thursday (Nov 16) after they got the better of Temba Bavuma’s South Africa at the Eden Gardens in the east Indian city of Kolkata. A three–wicket win for the Aussies will now see them face hosts India in the final as they both meet for the second time in an International Cricket Council (ICC) final, having earlier met in the World Test Championship (WTC) final. Travis Head was the star of the show for the Aussies after his all-round performance with both bat and ball helped his side clinch a place in Sunday’s showdown clash. Australia won a nail-biting contest in Kolkata to secure a place in the final of the #CWC23 👏#SAvAUS 📝: https://t.co/1iPjdYnIe3 pic.twitter.com/NPjiWIDTGT — ICC (@ICC) November 16, 2023 × Australia book final clash with India With a place up for grabs, Australia punched their ticket for the summit clash against India after producing a one-sided contest at the Eden Gardens. Chasing 213, David Warner (29) and Travis Head (62) made sure the five-time champions got off to a perfect start with a 60-run stand. However, successive wickets jolted their momentum but Steven Smith (30) and Josh Inglis did enough to get the Aussies over the line. Marnus Labuschagne also scored an important 18 while South Africa bowlers were in little mood. There were wickets for Kagiso Rabada, Aiden Markram, Gerald Coetzee, and Keshav Maharaj while their stand-out bowler was Tabraiz Shamsi with two. ALSO READ | World Cup 2023: Kane Williamson shuts down pitch controversy while Gavaskar terms critics 'morons' What happened earlier? Earlier, Australia steamrolled South Africa batters with a dominant show as they reduced the Proteas to 212 in 49.4 overs. David Miller was the only silver lining for South Africa as he top-scored with 101 before they were bowled out. Skipper Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc were the stars of the show for the Aussies as they scalped eight wickets between them. Starc ended with impressive figures of 34/3 in his 10 overs while Cummins ended with 51/3. Travis Head scalped two wickets in the contest in his five overs. Australia will next take on India in the ODI World Cup final on Sunday (Nov 19) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The summit clash will decide the next world champions as both India and Australia look to add to their tally.

ODI World Cup 2023: Australia enter record 8th final after nail-biting win over SA; face India in summit clash

<p>India skipper Rohit Sharma could script history on Sunday (Nov 19) after his side entered the ODI World Cup final with a splendid 70-run win over New Zealand in Mumbai. Led by the record-breaking performance of Virat Kohli and&nbsp;Mohammed Shami’s aggressive spell, India reduced New Zealand to 327 runs after having set a 398-run target. The win now means India will play either South Africa or Australia in the final on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.</p>

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<h2><strong>Rohit reflects after win</strong></h2>

<p>“We were calm even though we were a bit sloppy on the field. These things are bound to happen, glad that we could get the job done. When the scoring rate is above 9, you gotta take chances. They gave us chances, we didn't take them.&nbsp;Mitchell and Williamson batted brilliantly. We had to stay calm. The crowd went silent, that's the nature of the game,” Rohit said after the match.</p>

<p>Having set a target of 398, New Zealand did not have the best start&nbsp;and were reduced to 39/2 before skipper Kane Williamson (69) and Daryl Mitchell (134) brought Kiwis back into the game. Both openers, Rachin Ravindra (13) and Devon Conway (13) departed early leaving plenty of work to be done. However, Mitchell and Williamson then built an 181-run partnership for the third wicket before Shami came back to haunt the Kiwis.</p>

<p>After Williamson’s departure, New Zealand lost wickets at regular intervals while Shami enjoyed another stellar outing with the ball. He helped&nbsp;India clean up the tail as New Zealand were bowled out for 327 in a marathon run chase at the Wankhede Stadium. Glenn Phillips showed some resilience with a 41-run knock, but India won the match by 70 runs. Shami ended with figures of 57/7 while Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Kuldeep Yadav ended with one wicket each.</p>

<p>“We knew we had to pull something from our sleeves. We tried everything and Shami was brilliant. The top five-six batters, they have made it count. Very pleased with what Iyer has done in this tournament,” Rohit added.</p>

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<h2><strong>What happened earlier?</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier, India ended their innings with 397/4 as Virat Kohli (117) and Shreyas Iyer (105) led India to&nbsp;a mammoth total. Shubman Gill also remained unbeaten on 80 till&nbsp;he retired hurt due to cramps. Kohli scored his record-breaking 50th ODI ton which saw him leapfrog Sachin Tendulkar’s tally of 49. He also surpassed Sachin’s tally of 673 runs in a single edition of the ODI World Cup and now has 711 runs with a match still to go.</p>

<p>India will now meet the winner of the second semi-final to be played between South Africa and Australia on Thursday (Nov 16) at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.</p>


India skipper Rohit Sharma could script history on Sunday (Nov 19) after his side entered the ODI World Cup final with a splendid 70-run win over New Zealand in Mumbai.

India skipper Rohit Sharma could script history on Sunday (Nov 19) after his side entered the ODI World Cup final with a splendid 70-run win over New Zealand in Mumbai. Led by the record-breaking performance of Virat Kohli and Mohammed Shami’s aggressive spell, India reduced New Zealand to 327 runs after having set a 398-run target. The win now means India will play either South Africa or Australia in the final on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗿! 🏆#TeamIndia 🇮🇳 march into the FINAL of #CWC23 🥳#MenInBlue | #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/OV1Omv4JjI — BCCI (@BCCI) November 15, 2023 × Rohit reflects after win “We were calm even though we were a bit sloppy on the field. These things are bound to happen, glad that we could get the job done. When the scoring rate is above 9, you gotta take chances. They gave us chances, we didn't take them. Mitchell and Williamson batted brilliantly. We had to stay calm. The crowd went silent, that's the nature of the game,” Rohit said after the match. Having set a target of 398, New Zealand did not have the best start and were reduced to 39/2 before skipper Kane Williamson (69) and Daryl Mitchell (134) brought Kiwis back into the game. Both openers, Rachin Ravindra (13) and Devon Conway (13) departed early leaving plenty of work to be done. However, Mitchell and Williamson then built an 181-run partnership for the third wicket before Shami came back to haunt the Kiwis. After Williamson’s departure, New Zealand lost wickets at regular intervals while Shami enjoyed another stellar outing with the ball. He helped India clean up the tail as New Zealand were bowled out for 327 in a marathon run chase at the Wankhede Stadium. Glenn Phillips showed some resilience with a 41-run knock, but India won the match by 70 runs. Shami ended with figures of 57/7 while Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Kuldeep Yadav ended with one wicket each. “We knew we had to pull something from our sleeves. We tried everything and Shami was brilliant. The top five-six batters, they have made it count. Very pleased with what Iyer has done in this tournament,” Rohit added. ALSO READ | ODI World Cup: Virat reflects on monumental achievement after 50th ton, says 'all this feels like a dream' What happened earlier? Earlier, India ended their innings with 397/4 as Virat Kohli (117) and Shreyas Iyer (105) led India to a mammoth total. Shubman Gill also remained unbeaten on 80 till he retired hurt due to cramps. Kohli scored his record-breaking 50th ODI ton which saw him leapfrog Sachin Tendulkar’s tally of 49. He also surpassed Sachin’s tally of 673 runs in a single edition of the ODI World Cup and now has 711 runs with a match still to go. India will now meet the winner of the second semi-final to be played between South Africa and Australia on Thursday (Nov 16) at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

ODI World Cup 2023: 'Glad to get the job done,' says Rohit after remarkable semifinal win over NZ

The Indian cricket team under Rohit Sharma has been an unstoppable force at the 2023 ODI World Cup. Not only have they won all the ten matches they have played in the world cup, the men in blue have dominated their opponents in those clashes. 1996 world cup-winning coach dav whatmore breaks down the formula behind india's success at this tournament, so far with WION sports editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

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<p>Former India player and commentator Aakash Chopra has hailed the impact of skipper Rohit Sharma after he led the Indian team to the final of the ODI World Cup. India beat New Zealand by 70 runs at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai which saw him become just the fourth Indian captain to enter the summit clash. Chopra was full of praise for Rohit as India will now face the winner of South Africa and Australia in the second semifinal.</p>

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<h2><strong>Chopra hails Rohit</strong></h2>

<p>"The discussion was that you should win the toss and bat first, and it happened. A good captain is not one who has a lot of skills, but one who is lucky as well, and Rohit has that luck. Devi (goddess) is kind to him, she has put this World Cup against his name," Chopra said on his YouTube channel.</p>

<p>Having set a target of 398, New Zealand did not have the best starts and were reduced to 39/2 before skipper Kane Williamson (69) and Daryl Mitchell (134) helped Kiwis back into the game. Both openers, Rachin Ravindra (13) and Devon Conway (13), departed early leaving plenty of work to be done. However, Mitchell and Williamson then built an 181-run partnership for the third wicket before Mohammed Shami came back to haunt the Kiwis as he ended with figures of 57/7.</p>

<p>After Williamson’s departure, New Zealand lost wickets at consistent intervals while Shami enjoyed another stellar outing with the ball. He would help India bowl out the tail as New Zealand were bowled out for 327 in a marathon run chase at the Wankhede Stadium. Glenn Phillips showed little resilience with a 41-run knock, but India won the match by 70 runs. Shami ended with figures of 57/7 while Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Kuldeep Yadav ended with one wicket each.</p>

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<p>"In the last World Cup, he gave you a lot of individual fame, you struck five centuries but didn't win the World Cup. You were not part of the World Cup team in 2011 but 2023 is your World Cup, Rohit. You are going to leave behind such a legacy as a captain which the world will remember," he added.</p>

<p>The clash also saw Virat Kohli break Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most ODI hundreds who now sits with 50 tons. He also broke Sachin’s record for most runs in a single ODI World Cup edition and now has 711 runs in 10 matches with still a final match to go.</p>

<p>Rohit’s men will now await the winner of South Africa and Australia who meet in the second semifinal on Thursday (Nov 16) at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.</p>


Former India player and commentator Aakash Chopra has hailed the impact of skipper Rohit Sharma after he led the Indian team to the final of the ODI World Cup. India beat New Zealand by 70 runs at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai which saw him become just the fourth Indian captain to enter the summit clash.

Former India player and commentator Aakash Chopra has hailed the impact of skipper Rohit Sharma after he led the Indian team to the final of the ODI World Cup. India beat New Zealand by 70 runs at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai which saw him become just the fourth Indian captain to enter the summit clash. Chopra was full of praise for Rohit as India will now face the winner of South Africa and Australia in the second semifinal. 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗿! 🏆#TeamIndia 🇮🇳 march into the FINAL of #CWC23 🥳#MenInBlue | #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/OV1Omv4JjI — BCCI (@BCCI) November 15, 2023 × Chopra hails Rohit "The discussion was that you should win the toss and bat first, and it happened. A good captain is not one who has a lot of skills, but one who is lucky as well, and Rohit has that luck. Devi (goddess) is kind to him, she has put this World Cup against his name," Chopra said on his YouTube channel. Having set a target of 398, New Zealand did not have the best starts and were reduced to 39/2 before skipper Kane Williamson (69) and Daryl Mitchell (134) helped Kiwis back into the game. Both openers, Rachin Ravindra (13) and Devon Conway (13), departed early leaving plenty of work to be done. However, Mitchell and Williamson then built an 181-run partnership for the third wicket before Mohammed Shami came back to haunt the Kiwis as he ended with figures of 57/7. After Williamson’s departure, New Zealand lost wickets at consistent intervals while Shami enjoyed another stellar outing with the ball. He would help India bowl out the tail as New Zealand were bowled out for 327 in a marathon run chase at the Wankhede Stadium. Glenn Phillips showed little resilience with a 41-run knock, but India won the match by 70 runs. Shami ended with figures of 57/7 while Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Kuldeep Yadav ended with one wicket each. ALSO READ | World Cup 2023: Kane Williamson shuts down pitch controversy while Gavaskar terms critics 'morons' "In the last World Cup, he gave you a lot of individual fame, you struck five centuries but didn't win the World Cup. You were not part of the World Cup team in 2011 but 2023 is your World Cup, Rohit. You are going to leave behind such a legacy as a captain which the world will remember," he added. The clash also saw Virat Kohli break Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most ODI hundreds who now sits with 50 tons. He also broke Sachin’s record for most runs in a single ODI World Cup edition and now has 711 runs in 10 matches with still a final match to go. Rohit’s men will now await the winner of South Africa and Australia who meet in the second semifinal on Thursday (Nov 16) at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

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Virat Kohli broke the World Record for most ODI centuries against New Zealand in the ICC Cricket World Cup semi-final. Kohli's 50th ODI ton took him past his idol Sachin Tendulkar who was watching on. Tendulkar's record for most international centuries is still a fair bit away bit Kohli now can claim to be the greatest ODI player of all-time. 1996 World Cup-winning coach Dav Whatmore believes he has a very strong claim for that honour.

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<p>David Beckham says England's young stars have a "real opportunity" to end the nation's decades-long wait for a major trophy at next year's Euro 2024 tournament in Germany.</p>

<p>The former England captain won multiple medals in a glittering club career but failed to lift silverware at international level despite playing in talent-packed sides.</p>

<p>Gareth Southgate's team, fourth in the FIFA rankings, have a good recent record at major tournaments but England have not tasted glory since winning the 1966 World Cup on home soil.</p>

<p>They reached the semi-finals of the World Cup in Russia in 2018 and agonisingly lost to Italy on penalties in the European Championship final at Wembley three years later.</p>

<p>Southgate's men, who lost to France in the last eight at last year's World Cup in Qatar, have already qualified for the Euro 2024 finals with two matches to go, against Malta and North Macedonia.</p>

<p>The side boast an impressive array of attacking talent including Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham, 20, and Harry Kane, who is enjoying a prolific season at Bayern Munich.</p>

<p>"I really believe in this England team," Beckham, 48, told AFP on Wednesday. "I believe in Gareth Southgate and what he's doing and what he's done for a number of years now.</p>

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<p>"We were unfortunate to lose in the Euros final against Italy, but we were so close. And I've seen that when our national team has some kind of success, the way our country comes together is incredible."</p>

<p>The former Manchester and Real Madrid midfielder, visiting India in his role as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, said: "I don't want to speak too soon, but the 2024 Euros, I think that we have a real opportunity with young players like Cole Palmer, like Jude Bellingham, and the other players that we have in the team.</p>

<p>"And of course, you know, we have a captain like Harry Kane who still continues to inspire his team and still continues to score goals. So I think we have a real opportunity."</p>

<p>England host Malta on Friday before facing North Macedonia away three days later but want to finish strongly as they aim to secure a top seeding for next month's group-stage draw.&nbsp;</p>


David Beckham says England's young stars have a "real opportunity" to end the nation's decades-long wait for a major trophy at next year's Euro 2024 tournament in Germany.

David Beckham says England's young stars have a "real opportunity" to end the nation's decades-long wait for a major trophy at next year's Euro 2024 tournament in Germany. The former England captain won multiple medals in a glittering club career but failed to lift silverware at international level despite playing in talent-packed sides. Gareth Southgate's team, fourth in the FIFA rankings, have a good recent record at major tournaments but England have not tasted glory since winning the 1966 World Cup on home soil. They reached the semi-finals of the World Cup in Russia in 2018 and agonisingly lost to Italy on penalties in the European Championship final at Wembley three years later. Southgate's men, who lost to France in the last eight at last year's World Cup in Qatar, have already qualified for the Euro 2024 finals with two matches to go, against Malta and North Macedonia. The side boast an impressive array of attacking talent including Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham, 20, and Harry Kane, who is enjoying a prolific season at Bayern Munich. "I really believe in this England team," Beckham, 48, told AFP on Wednesday. "I believe in Gareth Southgate and what he's doing and what he's done for a number of years now. ALSO READ | ODI World Cup: Virat reflects on monumental achievement after 50th ton, says 'all this feels like a dream' "We were unfortunate to lose in the Euros final against Italy, but we were so close. And I've seen that when our national team has some kind of success, the way our country comes together is incredible." The former Manchester and Real Madrid midfielder, visiting India in his role as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, said: "I don't want to speak too soon, but the 2024 Euros, I think that we have a real opportunity with young players like Cole Palmer, like Jude Bellingham, and the other players that we have in the team. "And of course, you know, we have a captain like Harry Kane who still continues to inspire his team and still continues to score goals. So I think we have a real opportunity." England host Malta on Friday before facing North Macedonia away three days later but want to finish strongly as they aim to secure a top seeding for next month's group-stage draw.

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<p>Team India booked a date&nbsp;with destiny after they registered a massive win in the ODI World Cup semifinal against New Zealand on Wednesday (Nov 15). The 70-run win against the Kiwis at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai was backed by an inspired performance by speedster Mohammed Shami who scalped seven wickets while Virat Kohli had a monumental day with his 50th ODI ton. The day also saw Shreyas Iyer score a ton on his home ground as India reduced New Zealand to 327 runs after setting a 398-run target. The Men in Blue will now play in the ODI World Cup final on Sunday with the winner of South Africa and Australia clash in the second semifinal.</p>

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<h2><strong>Shami helps India cruise past New Zealand</strong></h2>

<p>Having set a target of 398, New Zealand did not have the best starts and were reduced to 39/2 before skipper Kane Williamson (69) and Daryl Mitchell (134) brought Kiwis back into the game. Both openers, Rachin Ravindra (13) and Devon Conway (13) departed early leaving plenty of work to be done. However, Mitchell and Williamson then built an 181-run partnership for the third wicket before Shami came back to haunt the Kiwis.</p>

<p>After Williamson’s departure, New Zealand lost wickets at regular intervals while Shami enjoyed another stellar outing with the ball. He helped India clean up the tail as New Zealand were bowled out for 327 in a marathon run chase at the Wankhede Stadium. Glenn Phillips showed little resilience with a 41-run knock, but India won the match by 70 runs. Shami ended with figures of 57/7 while Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Kuldeep Yadav ended with one wicket each.</p>

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<h2><strong>What happened earlier?</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier, India ended their innings with 397/4 as Virat Kohli (117) and Shreyas Iyer (105) helped India with a mammoth total. Shubman Gill also remained unbeaten on 80 as he retired hurt after cramps. Kohli scored his record-breaking 50th ODI ton which saw him leapfrog Sachin Tendulkar’s tally of 49th. He also surpassed Sachin’s tally of 673 runs in a single edition of the ODI World Cup and now has 711 runs with a match still to go.</p>

<p>India will now await the winner of South Africa and Australia who meet in the second semifinal on Thursday (Nov 16) at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.</p>


Team India booked a date with destiny after they registered a massive win in the ODI World Cup semifinal against New Zealand on Wednesday (Nov 15). The 70-run win against the Kiwis at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai was backed by an inspired performance by speedster Mohammed Shami who scalped seven wickets while Virat Kohli had a monumental day with his 50th ODI ton.

Team India booked a date with destiny after they registered a massive win in the ODI World Cup semifinal against New Zealand on Wednesday (Nov 15). The 70-run win against the Kiwis at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai was backed by an inspired performance by speedster Mohammed Shami who scalped seven wickets while Virat Kohli had a monumental day with his 50th ODI ton. The day also saw Shreyas Iyer score a ton on his home ground as India reduced New Zealand to 327 runs after setting a 398-run target. The Men in Blue will now play in the ODI World Cup final on Sunday with the winner of South Africa and Australia clash in the second semifinal. India overcame a spirited New Zealand display to enter their fourth @cricketworldcup final 👊#CWC23 | #INDvNZ 📝: https://t.co/dA9SD5P9ZP pic.twitter.com/lCGhHIw0IV — ICC (@ICC) November 15, 2023 × Shami helps India cruise past New Zealand Having set a target of 398, New Zealand did not have the best starts and were reduced to 39/2 before skipper Kane Williamson (69) and Daryl Mitchell (134) brought Kiwis back into the game. Both openers, Rachin Ravindra (13) and Devon Conway (13) departed early leaving plenty of work to be done. However, Mitchell and Williamson then built an 181-run partnership for the third wicket before Shami came back to haunt the Kiwis. After Williamson’s departure, New Zealand lost wickets at regular intervals while Shami enjoyed another stellar outing with the ball. He helped India clean up the tail as New Zealand were bowled out for 327 in a marathon run chase at the Wankhede Stadium. Glenn Phillips showed little resilience with a 41-run knock, but India won the match by 70 runs. Shami ended with figures of 57/7 while Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Kuldeep Yadav ended with one wicket each. ALSO READ | ODI World Cup: Virat reflects on monumental achievement after 50th ton, says 'all this feels like a dream' What happened earlier? Earlier, India ended their innings with 397/4 as Virat Kohli (117) and Shreyas Iyer (105) helped India with a mammoth total. Shubman Gill also remained unbeaten on 80 as he retired hurt after cramps. Kohli scored his record-breaking 50th ODI ton which saw him leapfrog Sachin Tendulkar’s tally of 49th. He also surpassed Sachin’s tally of 673 runs in a single edition of the ODI World Cup and now has 711 runs with a match still to go. India will now await the winner of South Africa and Australia who meet in the second semifinal on Thursday (Nov 16) at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

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Australia take on South Africa in the second semi-final of the World Cup at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Five-time champions Australia enter the semi-final on the back of seven straight wins, while the Proteas are looking to reach their first-ever World Cup final. 1996 World Cup-winning coach Dav Whatmore sets up the clash in a conversation with Wion Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

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<p>History was scripted by India’s Virat Kohli on Wednesday (Nov 15) after he broke Sachin Tendulkar’s long standing record for most ODI hundreds. Playing in his 291st match for the national side, Virat reached the unique feat as India dominated New Zealand with the bat in the ODI World Cup semifinal contest at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. He also broke Sachin’s record for most runs in a single ODI World Cup and now has 711 runs in 10 matches, surpassing the previous tally of 673 runs.</p>

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<h2><strong>Virat reflects on special achievement</strong></h2>

<p>“I said in Kolkata, the great man (Sachin Tendulkar) just congratulated me. All this feels like a dream, too good to be true. Feels surreal for me. Again a big game today, I had to play the role I have played throughout the tournament so that the guys around me can go and express themselves. Just glad everything came together so nicely and we put up a great total on the board as well,” Virat said after achieving the feat of 50 ODI hundreds.</p>

<p>In the 42nd over, Virat scored a brace which saw him reach the pinnacle of his ODI career. The feat now sees him at the top of the list with the most ODI hundreds followed by Sachin with 49 while another Mumbai-based batter and India skipper Rohit Sharma sits third with 31. He is followed by Ricky Ponting and Sanath Jayasuriya with 30 and 28 respectively.</p>

<p>“I have been given a role this tournament and I have been trying to play that to the best of my abilities - try to dig deep and bat long so the guys around me can play around me and have that confidence in the later overs where I can dominate with the bat as well,” Virat added.</p>

<p><strong>Most ODI hundreds:</strong></p>

<p>50 - Virat Kohli</p>

<p>49 - Sachin Tendulkar</p>

<p>31 - Rohit Sharma</p>

<p>30 - Ricky Ponting</p>

<p>28 - Sanath Jayasuriya</p>

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<h2><strong>Virat breaks Sachin's record for most runs in ODI World Cup</strong></h2>

<p>Before the start of the match, Virat needed 83 runs to break Sachin’s record for most runs in a single edition of the ODI World Cup. He achieved the feat in the 34th over as he went past the tally and now has the most runs in a single edition with potentially another match to go at the global tournament.</p>

<p>Virat departed on 117 and was given a standing ovation by the Mumbai crowd while Shreyas Iyer also scored a hundred in his hometown. India ended their innings with 397/4 while Shubman Gill remained unbeaten on 80 as he also fired with the bat earlier till&nbsp;having suffered cramps. At the time of writing, New Zealand were yet to start their innings and need 398 runs to win the match and book a place in the final on Sunday.</p>


History was scripted by India’s Virat Kohli on Wednesday (Nov 15) after he broke Sachin Tendulkar’s long standing record for most ODI hundreds. Playing in his 291st match for the national side, Virat reached the unique feat as India dominated New Zealand with the bat in the ODI World Cup semifinal contest at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

History was scripted by India’s Virat Kohli on Wednesday (Nov 15) after he broke Sachin Tendulkar’s long standing record for most ODI hundreds. Playing in his 291st match for the national side, Virat reached the unique feat as India dominated New Zealand with the bat in the ODI World Cup semifinal contest at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. He also broke Sachin’s record for most runs in a single ODI World Cup and now has 711 runs in 10 matches, surpassing the previous tally of 673 runs. 𝗙𝗜𝗙𝗧𝗬 𝗢𝗗𝗜 𝗛𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗦! 💯 A round of applause for the run-machine: VIRAT KOHLI 👏👏#TeamIndia | #CWC23 | #MenInBlue | #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/EbLta2kjue — BCCI (@BCCI) November 15, 2023 × Virat reflects on special achievement “I said in Kolkata, the great man (Sachin Tendulkar) just congratulated me. All this feels like a dream, too good to be true. Feels surreal for me. Again a big game today, I had to play the role I have played throughout the tournament so that the guys around me can go and express themselves. Just glad everything came together so nicely and we put up a great total on the board as well,” Virat said after achieving the feat of 50 ODI hundreds. In the 42nd over, Virat scored a brace which saw him reach the pinnacle of his ODI career. The feat now sees him at the top of the list with the most ODI hundreds followed by Sachin with 49 while another Mumbai-based batter and India skipper Rohit Sharma sits third with 31. He is followed by Ricky Ponting and Sanath Jayasuriya with 30 and 28 respectively. “I have been given a role this tournament and I have been trying to play that to the best of my abilities - try to dig deep and bat long so the guys around me can play around me and have that confidence in the later overs where I can dominate with the bat as well,” Virat added. Most ODI hundreds: 50 - Virat Kohli 49 - Sachin Tendulkar 31 - Rohit Sharma 30 - Ricky Ponting 28 - Sanath Jayasuriya ALSO READ | World Cup 2023: Virat Kohli hits 50th ODI hundred, breaks Tendulkar's long-standing record to make history Virat breaks Sachin's record for most runs in ODI World Cup Before the start of the match, Virat needed 83 runs to break Sachin’s record for most runs in a single edition of the ODI World Cup. He achieved the feat in the 34th over as he went past the tally and now has the most runs in a single edition with potentially another match to go at the global tournament. Virat departed on 117 and was given a standing ovation by the Mumbai crowd while Shreyas Iyer also scored a hundred in his hometown. India ended their innings with 397/4 while Shubman Gill remained unbeaten on 80 as he also fired with the bat earlier till having suffered cramps. At the time of writing, New Zealand were yet to start their innings and need 398 runs to win the match and book a place in the final on Sunday.

ODI World Cup: Virat reflects on monumental achievement after 50th ton, says 'all this feels like a dream'

Virat Kohli has become the first cricketer in history to score 50 ODI centuries. The 35-year-old reached the landmark against New Zealand in the World Cup semi-final in Mumbai. In the process, he broke the legendary Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 ODI tons. The stylish right-handed batter claimed another World Cup record that previously belonged to Tendulkar. With 711 runs in 10 matches, he has become the batter to score the most runs in a single edition of the Cricket World Cup.

Virat Kohli breaks Sachin Tendulkar's record of most ODI tons

<p>India’s legendary batter Virat Kohli scripted history on Wednesday (Nov 15) as&nbsp;he broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most ODI hundreds in the World Cup semifinal contest. With his 50th ton, he now has the most hundreds in the 50-over format as he leapfrogged Sachin Tendulkar’s tally in his own backyard of Mumbai at the Wankhede Stadium. He also broke Sachin’s record for most runs in a single ODI World Cup edition surpassing his tally of 673 runs.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Virat reaches Promise Land</strong></h2>

<p>Playing in the 291st ODI match, the Delhi-born batter scored his third World Cup hundred while also having got out on 95 and 88 runs in the tournament. The hundred is also his 80th on the international stage as he was given a standing ovation at the Wankhede Stadium. Great Sachin Tendulkar was in attendance to witness the historic moment along with legendary footballer David Beckham while superstars from Bollywood and politicians also attended the match along with BCCI secretary Jay Shah.</p>

<p>The feat now sees him at the top of the list with the most hundreds followed by Sachin with 49 while another Mumbai-based batter and India skipper Rohit Sharma sits third with 31. He is followed by Ricky Ponting and Sanath Jayasuriya with 30 and 28 ODI tons respectively.</p>

<h2><strong>Most ODI hundreds:</strong></h2>

<p>50 - Virat Kohli</p>

<p>49 - Sachin Tendulkar</p>

<p>31 - Rohit Sharma</p>

<p>30 - Ricky Ponting</p>

<p>28 - Sanath Jayasuriya</p>

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<p>Before the start of the match, Virat needed 83 runs to break Sachin’s record for most runs in a single edition of the ODI World Cup. He achieved the feat in the 34th over as he went past the tally and now has the most runs in a single edition with potentially another match to go at the global tournament.</p>

<p>Virat later fell for&nbsp;117 and was given a standing ovation by the Mumbai crowd while Shreyas Iyer also scored a hundred in his hometown. India ended their innings with 397/4 while Shubman Gill remained unbeaten on 80 as he also fired with the bat earlier having suffered cramps. At the time of writing, New Zealand were yet to start their innings and need 398 runs to book a place in the final on Sunday.</p>


India’s legendary batter Virat Kohli scripted history on Wednesday (Nov 15) as he broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most ODI hundreds in the World Cup semifinal contest.

India’s legendary batter Virat Kohli scripted history on Wednesday (Nov 15) as he broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most ODI hundreds in the World Cup semifinal contest. With his 50th ton, he now has the most hundreds in the 50-over format as he leapfrogged Sachin Tendulkar’s tally in his own backyard of Mumbai at the Wankhede Stadium. He also broke Sachin’s record for most runs in a single ODI World Cup edition surpassing his tally of 673 runs. 𝗙𝗜𝗙𝗧𝗬 𝗢𝗗𝗜 𝗛𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗦! 💯 A round of applause for the run-machine: VIRAT KOHLI 👏👏#TeamIndia | #CWC23 | #MenInBlue | #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/EbLta2kjue — BCCI (@BCCI) November 15, 2023 × Virat reaches Promise Land Playing in the 291st ODI match, the Delhi-born batter scored his third World Cup hundred while also having got out on 95 and 88 runs in the tournament. The hundred is also his 80th on the international stage as he was given a standing ovation at the Wankhede Stadium. Great Sachin Tendulkar was in attendance to witness the historic moment along with legendary footballer David Beckham while superstars from Bollywood and politicians also attended the match along with BCCI secretary Jay Shah. The feat now sees him at the top of the list with the most hundreds followed by Sachin with 49 while another Mumbai-based batter and India skipper Rohit Sharma sits third with 31. He is followed by Ricky Ponting and Sanath Jayasuriya with 30 and 28 ODI tons respectively. Most ODI hundreds: 50 - Virat Kohli 49 - Sachin Tendulkar 31 - Rohit Sharma 30 - Ricky Ponting 28 - Sanath Jayasuriya ALSO READ | World Cup 2023: 'Greatest of all time', Fans celebrate as Virat Kohli breaks Tendulkar's ODI centuries' record Before the start of the match, Virat needed 83 runs to break Sachin’s record for most runs in a single edition of the ODI World Cup. He achieved the feat in the 34th over as he went past the tally and now has the most runs in a single edition with potentially another match to go at the global tournament. Virat later fell for 117 and was given a standing ovation by the Mumbai crowd while Shreyas Iyer also scored a hundred in his hometown. India ended their innings with 397/4 while Shubman Gill remained unbeaten on 80 as he also fired with the bat earlier having suffered cramps. At the time of writing, New Zealand were yet to start their innings and need 398 runs to book a place in the final on Sunday.

World Cup 2023: Virat Kohli hits 50th ODI hundred, breaks Tendulkar's long-standing record to script history

<p>Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill gave India a perfect start in the ODI World Cup semifinal. The contest at Wankhede Stadium had seen India under pressure having had a poor history against New Zealand in recent times. However, unlike the&nbsp;2019 ODI World Cup semifinal against New Zealand in Manchester when India were 5/3 at a point, Rohit’s men got off to a perfect start on Wednesday (Nov 15).</p>

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<h2><strong>Shubman, Rohit get India going&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Having won the toss, the Indian team made a solid start with skipper Rohit in an attacking mood that saw him take apart the Kiwi&nbsp;bowling lineup. Rohit scored a quickfire 47 off just 29 that consisted of 4 fours and 4 sixes. The local boy looked in good nick while Gill played the defensive role in the partnership. The duo stitched a partnership of 71 runs for the opening wicket before Rohit was caught by the mid-off fielder while he tried playing another big shot.</p>

<p>India later suffered a blow as Shubman Gill had to walk off with cramps in his legs. Batting on 79, he had to leave the field as he was unable to bat in the challenging heat of Mumbai. He was retired hurt and could still come back to complete his hundred later in the innings with India in a solid position in the contest.</p>

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<p>Upon inspection from the medical team and the physios, he took the harsh decision to walk off with Shreyas Iyer coming out to bat. Gill was doing good till that time when he had to retire hurt as India are keen&nbsp;to book their place in the ODI World Cup final.</p>

<h2><strong>Teams:</strong></h2>

<p><strong>India&nbsp;(Playing XI):</strong> Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj</p>

<p><strong>New Zealand&nbsp;(Playing XI):</strong> Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson(c), Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Mark Chapman, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult</p>


Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill gave India a perfect start in the ODI World Cup semifinal. The contest at Wankhede Stadium had seen India under pressure having had a poor history against New Zealand in recent times.

Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill gave India a perfect start in the ODI World Cup semifinal. The contest at Wankhede Stadium had seen India under pressure having had a poor history against New Zealand in recent times. However, unlike the 2019 ODI World Cup semifinal against New Zealand in Manchester when India were 5/3 at a point, Rohit’s men got off to a perfect start on Wednesday (Nov 15). Half-century number 1⃣3⃣ in ODIs for Shubman Gill! 💯 up for #TeamIndia 👌👌 Follow the match ▶️ https://t.co/FnuIu53xGu#CWC23 | #MenInBlue | #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/PWOHxSlwHo — BCCI (@BCCI) November 15, 2023 × Shubman, Rohit get India going Having won the toss, the Indian team made a solid start with skipper Rohit in an attacking mood that saw him take apart the Kiwi bowling lineup. Rohit scored a quickfire 47 off just 29 that consisted of 4 fours and 4 sixes. The local boy looked in good nick while Gill played the defensive role in the partnership. The duo stitched a partnership of 71 runs for the opening wicket before Rohit was caught by the mid-off fielder while he tried playing another big shot. India later suffered a blow as Shubman Gill had to walk off with cramps in his legs. Batting on 79, he had to leave the field as he was unable to bat in the challenging heat of Mumbai. He was retired hurt and could still come back to complete his hundred later in the innings with India in a solid position in the contest. ALSO READ | ODI World Cup 2023: Shubman Gill makes early exit with cramps as India suffer unlikely blow after good start Upon inspection from the medical team and the physios, he took the harsh decision to walk off with Shreyas Iyer coming out to bat. Gill was doing good till that time when he had to retire hurt as India are keen to book their place in the ODI World Cup final. Teams: 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 New Zealand (Playing XI): Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson(c), Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Mark Chapman, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult

ODI World Cup: Rohit, Gill get India to perfect start as hosts shrug off pressure to avoid 2019 repeat

<p>Team India’s star man Shubman Gill had to make an early exit in the ODI World Cup semifinal against New Zealand after suffering cramps. Playing at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Gill while batting on 79 when he had to leave the field as he was unable to bat in the challenging heat of Mumbai. He retired hurt and could still come back to complete his hundred later in the innings with India in a solid position in the contest.</p>

<h2><strong>Gill retired hurt</strong></h2>

<p>Batting on 79, the Indian batter suffered cramps in his legs and was forced for medical treatment in the middle. However, upon inspection from the medical team and the physios, he took the harsh decision to walk off with Shreyas Iyer coming out to bat. Gill was doing good at that moment and his leaving was seen as an unlikely blow for India even though he was still able to come back later in the innings as India try to book their place in the ODI World Cup final.</p>

<h2><strong>India off to good start</strong></h2>

<p>Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill gave a perfect start to the ODI World Cup semifinal. The contest at Wankhede Stadium had seen India under pressure having had a poor history against New Zealand in recent times. However, unlike the 2019 contest at&nbsp;Manchester, Rohit’s men got off to a perfect start on Wednesday (Nov 15).</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/odi-world-cup-rohit-gill-get-india-to-perfect-start-as-hosts-shrug-off-early-pressure-to-avoid-2019-calamity-658788">ODI World Cup: Rohit, Gill get India to perfect start as hosts shrug off early pressure to avoid 2019 calamity</a></p>

<p>Having won the toss, the Indian team made a good start with skipper Rohit in an attacking mood. Playing on the used pitch, Rohit scored a quickfire 47 off just 29 deliveries that consisted of 4 fours and 4 sixes. The local boy looked in good nick while Gill played the defensive role in the partnership. The duo stitched a partnership of 71 runs for the opening wicket before Rohit was caught by the mid-off fielder while he tried playing another big shot.</p>

<p>At the time of writing India were 219/1 in 30 overs as they looked on course for a big total at the Wankhede Stadium. Virat Kohli was batting on 70 while Shreyas was batting on 20 as they built another good partnership for the Men in Blue. A win for India will see them book their place in the World Cup final for the fourth time while New Zealand are bidding for their third consecutive final at the global tournament.</p>


Team India’s star man Shubman Gill had to make an early exit in the ODI World Cup semifinal against New Zealand after suffering cramps. Playing at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Gill while batting on 79 when he had to leave the field as he was unable to bat in the challenging heat of Mumbai.

Team India’s star man Shubman Gill had to make an early exit in the ODI World Cup semifinal against New Zealand after suffering cramps. Playing at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Gill while batting on 79 when he had to leave the field as he was unable to bat in the challenging heat of Mumbai. He retired hurt and could still come back to complete his hundred later in the innings with India in a solid position in the contest. Gill retired hurt Batting on 79, the Indian batter suffered cramps in his legs and was forced for medical treatment in the middle. However, upon inspection from the medical team and the physios, he took the harsh decision to walk off with Shreyas Iyer coming out to bat. Gill was doing good at that moment and his leaving was seen as an unlikely blow for India even though he was still able to come back later in the innings as India try to book their place in the ODI World Cup final. India off to good start Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill gave a perfect start to the ODI World Cup semifinal. The contest at Wankhede Stadium had seen India under pressure having had a poor history against New Zealand in recent times. However, unlike the 2019 contest at Manchester, Rohit’s men got off to a perfect start on Wednesday (Nov 15). ALSO READ | ODI World Cup: Rohit, Gill get India to perfect start as hosts shrug off early pressure to avoid 2019 calamity Having won the toss, the Indian team made a good start with skipper Rohit in an attacking mood. Playing on the used pitch, Rohit scored a quickfire 47 off just 29 deliveries that consisted of 4 fours and 4 sixes. The local boy looked in good nick while Gill played the defensive role in the partnership. The duo stitched a partnership of 71 runs for the opening wicket before Rohit was caught by the mid-off fielder while he tried playing another big shot. At the time of writing India were 219/1 in 30 overs as they looked on course for a big total at the Wankhede Stadium. Virat Kohli was batting on 70 while Shreyas was batting on 20 as they built another good partnership for the Men in Blue. A win for India will see them book their place in the World Cup final for the fourth time while New Zealand are bidding for their third consecutive final at the global tournament.

ODI World Cup 2023: Shubman Gill retires hurt with cramps as India suffer unlikely blow after good start

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