IND Vs AUS Final: Fans have started reaching the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad hours before the ultimate clash of the ICC World Cup between India and Australia amid the excitement and hope that men in blue would take back the title once again. The match is surely not going to be a piece of cake, but fans are sure of a century from Virat Kohli and another spell of magic from Mohammed Shami's bowling. Visuals posted by ANI show people standing outside the stadium gate waiting for it to be opened.
"Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli are going to hit centuries today and Mohammed Shami will take a fifer. He is in great form..." says an enthusiastic fan waiting outside the stadium.
"It's after 12 years that we have reached a World Cup final, and India vs Australia (match) has to be iconic," said another cricket fan.
Indian cricket team under the leadership of Rohit Sharma is set to take on Pat Cummins' Australia. The Indian players will be determined to extend their winning streak to 11 and clinch the coveted ODI World Cup title for the 3rd time, in what promises to be a thrilling encounter against Australia. Meanwhile, Australia are riding high on confidence after securing back-to-back eight victories. If Australia defeats India, they will secure the ODI World Cup title for a record sixth time.
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People across the country are performing prayers and havans to ensure the Indian team's win. On Sunday, Bhasma Aarti was performed in Ujjain Mahakal temple in Madhya Pradesh for India's victory in the ICC World Cup final.
A heavy security arrangement has been made at the stadium where many VIPs -- including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Australian Deputy PM Richard Marles among other dignitaries are expected to come to witness the enthralling match. The Indian Air Force will also perform a spectacular air show ahead of the game.
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