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[Saba Sports News] The Indian cricket team, having displayed exceptional performance in the ODI World Cup 2023, arrived at their hotel in Ahmedabad on November 16, ahead of the much-awaited final. Riding on a 10-match winning streak, the team secured its place in the final, set to be held at the massive Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on November 19.
Following their emphatic 70-run victory against New Zealand in the semi-final at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, the ‘Men in Blue’ were accorded a hero’s welcome at the ITC Narmada Hotel. The hotel staff formed a guard of honor for the players, waving Indian flags and creating an atmosphere of celebration and national pride.
This enthusiastic reception reflects the country’s high hopes as Rohit Sharma’s team stands on the brink of a historic achievement. In the upcoming final, India faces Australia, a rematch of the 2003 World Cup final where Australia had triumphed over India. This encounter offers India a chance for redemption and an opportunity to become only the second team after Australia to win the World Cup three times.
Australia, aiming for their sixth ODI World Cup title, secured their final spot by defeating South Africa at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The India-Australia rivalry, already intense, was further heightened by their earlier clash in the round-robin stage in Chennai, where India emerged victorious.
As the final approaches, anticipation builds for what promises to be a riveting contest between two cricketing powerhouses, each with their legacy and aspirations on the line.