ICC World Cup 2023: India v Australia | Final | Ahmedabad | 19 November | India innings

[Raja Ishtiaq]

I'm going to give it 5 overs. If it's a usual Indian blistering start then I'm going to switch it off

 

[viking2559]

What a dumb decision by pat Cummins. Dew has not been a factor in any of the match in this world cup.

Everyone knows what's happening here. Pathetic from Australia..

 

[BouncerGuy]

I think Australia was not sure what a good total would be here on this pitch to defend so they opted to chase instead. That is something that is associated with Aussies. They do not take pressure.

 

[dravidthewall]

Electric atmosphere...

 

[happydavy]

Last 4 world cup finals have been won by teams batting 2nd, so perhaps there is some method to madness in choosing to bowl first.

 

[Raja Ishtiaq]

I think Australia was not sure what a good total would be here on this pitch to defend so they opted to chase instead. That is something that is associated with Aussies. They do not take pressure.

We will see if they take pressure or not. I know exactly what is going on here but I can't say it outright.

 

[kingusama92]

Amazing crowd.

Must be insane to play in that type of atmosphere for the cup.

 

[Suleiman]

BCCI should’ve paid some actors and dressed them as Australians in the crowd for the visuals… too much blue.

 

[OldWarHorse]

Think Gilli boy will fail.

 

[Kianig89]

Australian fast bowlers need a good game today

 

[Devadwal]

Average batting score here is 312

 

[Nikhil_cric]

I have a feeling they noticed dew last night and likely are following the history of this ground. Most teams win chasing.

I'm still a believer in batting first in finals but we'll see. On a positive note, both teams will get to do what they want to do.

Yes , generally Motera is a chasing venue. Even losses while chasing have been quite narrow.

India need to bat well and really try to put up a huge score and crush OZ under scoreboard pressure to make conditions irrelevant just like the semifinal.

Shastri said there was a lot of dew last couple of days.

 

[RahulBose]

I'm going to give it 5 overs. If it's a usual Indian blistering start then I'm going to switch it off

Givibg up after 5 overs? Aus would need all the dua it can get.

 

[LegendAli]

Here comes Mr. 6 wides in the opening over, Mitchel Starc.

 

[viking2559]

This match is already done and dusted.
Pathetic from Australia.

 

[Sunzi]

Movement.

 

[Marooned]

1st ball review time. Not

 

[Devadwal]

Swing for Starc

 

[Marooned]

Spraygun starc at his finest.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Damn. What a start by Starc . This ain't be like facing trundlers like Boult and Southee.

Starc and Hazlewood are a class above and Starc looks in rhythm and OZ fielding up for it.

 

[Devadwal]

Third main inside the circle and deep point outaide . intresting

 

[globetrotter]

Cummins thought if we batted first and bundled out like chennai then the criticism will be more in compare to loosing batting second

 

[Kianig89]

All hopes on Starc

 

[160KPH]

Some movement in the air for Starc, interested to see what Hazlewood does.

 

[viking2559]

Dew won't be a factor here. Dew hasn't been a factor in any of the matches in this World Cup

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Starc swinging it right back to the stumps . First time Rohit will be tested seriously

 

[Devadwal]

Spraygun starc at his finest.

Have you read the field placement .he is bowling to certain plan

 

[kron]

Damn. What a start by Starc . This ain't be like facing trundlers like Boult and Southee.

Starc and Hazlewood are a class above and Starc looks in rhythm and OZ fielding up for it.

Always. It's a final. What do you expect? India have to hold their nerves.

 

[BaaliSoda]

There is some movement in the air on offer for Starc.

 

[Sunzi]

Aussies on it in the field.

 

[Kianig89]

Good over from Starc

 

[Swashbuckler]

Dew sets like crazy in Ahmedabad. Glad we didn't select Ashwin.

 

[Devadwal]

Aussies fielding is easily save 25-30 runs

 

[Kianig89]

What has Hazlewood to offer now

 

[Marooned]

Brilliant stop Cummins. That's the best you can do now

 

[Maliq_Mudasir]

As I said earlier, Rohit looks tensed. Not a good sign for India. Hope he stays there!

 

[Kianig89]

Aus need a good PP, to make it a contest

 

[Marooned]

What has Hazlewood to offer now

Despair mostly

 

[kingusama92]

Aussies fielding brilliantly again. Definitely elevated that side of their game so far in the knockout games.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Starc already looking better than the rubbish served up by Boult and Shaheen.

 

[Devadwal]

Already two boundary save by fielders

 

[Suleiman]

The ghost of Ahmedabad looms large.

 

[globetrotter]

What a dumb decision by pat Cummins. Dew has not been a factor in any of the match in this world cup.

Everyone knows what's happening here. Pathetic from Australia..

Due come or may not…, till the time dew comes Indian pacer demolish half of their side

 

[160KPH]

Gets the edge first ball!

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Tremendous fielding. World class

 

[Raja Ishtiaq]

Givibg up after 5 overs? Aus would need all the dua it can get.

I will give up because it will confirm exactly what I have been saying.

That this is not a tactical decision by Australia. They don't have something up their sleeves. It will prove that winning the world cup is not a priority for them!

 

[Sunzi]

Sharma not playing, excellent shot.

 

[Kianig89]

Rohit unleashed

 

[Devadwal]

First boundary by Rohit

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Yesss. Intent . Hitting the best tall metronome by charging him. Hitman!

 

[CrIc_Mystique]

already 3 good bits of fielding by aus.....pitch looks slow but even bounced....much to the surprise and shock of some...i guess guys taking the pace off the ball will thrive...

 

[Marooned]

Lol now watch the yellow clownshow

 

[Kianig89]

India on a charge tough day ahead for Cummins

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Already a much higher contest of skills than any other 2 teams in this entire World Cup.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Hitman is looking in a mood here to go big.

 

[Raja Ishtiaq]

Disgusting decision by Cummins

 

[Suleiman]

Bechara Hazlewood being treated like Faheem Ashraf.

 

[CrIc_Mystique]

That charging down the pitch by Hitman was diamond ....u rok m8!!!

 

[Devadwal]

Anyone noticed Hazlewood say something to Rohit after last delivery

 

[Kianig89]

Aus at the mercy of India right from the word go this could be nasty, starc needs a wicket

 

[shah_1]

Proper hack from Rohit

 

[BouncerGuy]

just fell short... gill survives.

 

[Marooned]

Cummins decision vindicated.

 

[Sunzi]

Snicked dropped short

 

[BaaliSoda]

Kinda hacking from Rohit so far.

Need as many runs at the top from him as possible, whatever way it may come.

 

[Devadwal]

Gill please play sensible

 

[kingusama92]

Rohit needs to calm down a bit. Don't be crazy and swing at difficult deliveries.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

2003 World Cup final revenge is loading....

 

[160KPH]

Another edge first ball!

 

[Swashbuckler]

Rohit channeling the Jayasuriya mindset from 1996 World Cup.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Shubman lucky.

 

[Sunzi]

Starc's stock ball delivered. Leg side wide.

 

[160KPH]

Proper hard edge, slips may have to be closer on a slow pitch like this

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Why are these Aussies so bloody hard to beat.

 

[Marooned]

Strac spraying like a fountain now

 

[BaaliSoda]

Ashwin would have been handful on this track against Aussies top order.

An opportunity missed.

 

[CrIc_Mystique]

Anyone noticed Hazlewood say something to Rohit after last delivery

probably did'nt njoi Rohit charging and smoking him...like an off spinner

 

[JattMaula]

Rohit channeling the Jayasuriya mindset from 1996 World Cup.

Or Bmac from 2015.

 

[Swashbuckler]

Ashwin would have been handful on this track against Aussies top order.

An opportunity missed.

Not with typical Ahmedabad dew.

 

[Devadwal]

Field placement is very good