Produced by: Tarun Mishra Designed by: Manoj Kumar
As the World Cup 2023 reaches its climax, cricket enthusiasts brace for an epic India vs Australia final—a dramatic rematch of the 2003 title clash and the 2015 semi-final.
The high-stakes clash is poised to attract a host of VVIPs, marking it as one of the pinnacle sporting events of the year. Let's explore some of the extravagant events scheduled to unfold before and during the match on Sunday at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Before the India vs Australia ICC World Cup final on November 19, the Indian Air Force's Surya Kiran aerobatic team will command the skies with a ten-minute air show. The team's fleet of nine Hawk aircraft will dazzle spectators with captivating aerial manoeuvres, setting the stage for the much-anticipated match.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is anticipated to attend the final, joining other esteemed dignitaries. Extensive security drills, led by the Special Protection Group, Intelligence Bureau, and local police, are underway to ensure a safe environment for the Indian leader.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has also been invited to the India vs Australia World Cup final as gesture of friendship, underscoring the significance of the match beyond the cricketing realm.
The final promises the presence of cricketing legends, including India's World Cup-winning captains Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni. Former cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, and Yuvraj Singh are expected to grace the stands.
Pre and Post match celebrations will transform into a musical extravaganza featuring performances by singer Aditya Gadhavi of Khalasi fame. Numerous speculations have also circulated suggesting that Hollywood pop icon Dua Lipa could take the stage at the closing ceremony of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023. Renowned music composer Pritam Chakraborty will add his Bollywood chartbusters to the night's entertainment.
Beyond cricket and politics, the stands will glitter with the presence of showbiz icons. Celebrities such as Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Mohanlal, Venkatesh, Nagarjuna, and Ram Charan are expected to lend their star power, passionately cheering for the Men in Blue.
The India vs Australia World Cup Final emerges as a fusion of cricketing intensity, musical brilliance, and celebrity glamour, promising a day filled with spectacular events and unforgettable moments.
ICC World Cup Final between India and Australia will be played on November 19, Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The match will start at 2:00 pm IST.