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WATCH: Team India receives warm reception on arrival in Ahmedabad ahead of ODI World Cup 2023 final vs Australia

Published on November 17, 2023

Team India has arrived in the city of Ahmedabad for their showdown against Australia in the ODI World Cup 2023, which is slated to take place on November 19 at Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium. Notably, Rohit Sharma and Co. beat New Zealand in their first semi-final clash in Mumbai. On the other hand, Pat Cummins and Co. thrash South Africa in their second semi-final game of the marquee event.

However, the hosts received a warm reception at the team hotel in Ahmedabad ahead of their final clash. Notably, the fans were cheering for the team with Indian flags in their hands to motivate the cricketers to win the ongoing title. Several cricketers have been depicted in the image, including the likes of India’s captain Rohit Sharma, who was holding his little daughter.

Apart from him, Virat Kohli, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, and India’s Head Coach Rahul Dravid were also spotted in the video, which went viral on social media. Notably, the video has been widely shared on social media in the hopes of winning the marquee event. However, the fans were spotted outside the team hotel as well, and the crowd cheered for Team India when they arrived at the hotel.

Team India and Australia have opened their campaigns for the marquee event while facing each other

Speaking about India’s campaign, the hosts are unbeaten in the tournament. Notably, India and Australia have opened their campaigns for the marquee event while facing each other on October 8 in Chennai. The hosts returned a six-wicket win over the five-time world champions, despite being reduced to 2/3 while chasing. Following them, they went on to beat all the rest of the teams to finish their season as the table-toppers in the league stage.

However, they faced Kane Williamson-led New Zealand on November 15 at the iconic Wankhede Cricket Stadium for their first knockout games. Team India posted a massive total of 397/4 in the given 50 overs. Notably, the Black Caps gave them a tough fight, but they were all out for 327 runs, which knocked them out of the tournament and allowed the hosts to get a place in the final of the ODI World Cup 2023.

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