The highly anticipated final match for the ICC Cricket World Cup title is set to take place this afternoon at 2:15 pm Nepali Standard Time NST, featuring hosts India and Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
India secured their spot in the final by defeating New Zealand by 70 runs in the first semi-final, while Australia clinched victory in the second semi-final against South Africa by 3 wickets.
India has displayed an impressive performance in the ongoing World Cup, winning all 9 matches in the league stage, including a notable victory against Australia by 6 wickets.
With this momentum, India enters the final with high morale.
Australia, having overcome a loss to South Africa in the league stage, is determined to secure the title by triumphing over India in the final.
Notably, India, despite reaching the finals undefeated in this tournament, has not won the Cricket World Cup since 2011.
The host nation is eager to make history by winning the title on home soil.
In contrast, Australia, a five-time World Cup champion, seeks to add a sixth title to their collection, with their last victory in 2015.
Reflecting on the history of the One Day World Cup, which began in 1975, Australia has claimed the title five times, while India and West Indies have each won it twice.
England, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan have secured the title once each in the 12 series conducted to date.