INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
NEW DELHI: In the highly anticipated ICC ODI World Cup final between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad,
Australia captain Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to bowl, sending the hosts in to bat first
Despite not winning the toss, India captain Rohit Sharma expressed contentment with the outcome, as he had preferred to bat first in the
high-pressure game.Scorecard: India vs Australia"I would have batted first
Looks a good pitch, big game, puts runs on the board," Rohit remarked during the toss
He also acknowledged the enthusiastic Ahmedabad crowd, stating, "It's going to be amazing, every time we play here, the crowd comes out in
The biggest occasion in the cricketing event."Revealing that there would be no changes in the playing eleven, Rohit emphasised the
importance of staying calm in the final
"We have to stay nice and calm
It's a dream come true to be captaining the team in the final
I know what lies in front of us
We need to play well and get the result
You have to make the right decisions on the field
That's something we've done consistently in the last 10 games
We are playing the same team," he added.Cummins, explaining the decision to bowl first, cited the dry wicket and the factor of dew
"We are gonna have a bowl first
Tough start to the tournament, haven't really put a foot wrong ever since
It's all set up perfectly
We've played these guys a lot
Same team as the semi-final," Cummins said.'Good luck, Team India': Indian sportspersons send wishes to Team India ahead of World Cup
FinalThe stage is now set for a riveting encounter between two cricketing powerhouses, with India aiming to set a formidable total and
Australia seeking to make early inroads in the final
The decision to bat first adds an intriguing dynamic to the much-anticipated clash.WatchIndia vs Australia ICC World Cup 2023 final:
Australia win toss, decide to bowl first
