And then there were two.
India, the most dominant team of the competition so far, have made the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 unbeaten. They’ve been joined by a record five-time winners Australia who recovered from two defeats in a row to string together eight wins in a row.
The two teams share quite a history and rivalry. The last time India and Australia locked horns in the final of an ICC event was back in 2003. The Ricky Ponting-led Aussies were on a rampage during that tournament as they clinched the title unbeaten.
This time around though, it’s Rohit Sharma-led India that will start the title clash as the favourites thanks to their 10 wins in a row. They have bossed over their opponents across these matches and are now hoping for what will be their third ever ODI world title in history.
So ahead here we answer all your queries ahead of the of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 final:
When is the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 final to be played?
The title contest is scheduled to be played on November 19 (Sunday).
Where will is the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 final be played?
It will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
What time does the match start?
The toss for the match will be held at 1:30 PM IST and the contest gets underway from 2 PM IST.
Which two teams have qualified for the world cup final?
Hosts India became the first team to qualify for the final when they defeated New Zealand in the first semi-final played in Mumbai. Australia completed the line-up with a hard-fought win over South Africa in Kolkata.
What happens if the India vs Australia world cup final ends in a tie?
Well, folks in that case, a Super Over will determine the winner.
And if the Super Over also ends in a tie?
Then, don’t worry, unlike the 2019 world cup finale which was decided on boundary counts, this one will only be decided once there’s a clear winner in the Super Over.
As per ICC playing conditions for the World Cup 2023, “Other than in exceptional circumstances, an unlimited number of Super Overs may be played where necessary to determine a result.”
Is there a reserve day for the world cup final?
Yes, there is a reserve day for the final. The match will continue on November 20 (Monday) in case it’s not possible to complete it on the slated date.
The match will resume from the point it was halted on the original date.
What if the reserve day is also a washout?
If the reserve day for the world cup 2023 is also a washout or the match cannot be completed, then the two finalists will be declared as the joint winners.
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