Australia earned their place in the summit clash by defeating South Africa in a gripping encounter at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Despite the early dismantling of the South African top order, they managed to post a modest total of 212. However, Australia faced a resilient bowling effort from the Proteas. The stage is set for these two cricketing giants to vie for the prestigious trophy in what promises to be a captivating showdown.
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report IND vs AUS World Cup 2023 Final
The Ahmedabad pitch offers a balanced challenge, providing opportunities for both seamers and spinners to excel. Batsmen can accumulate significant runs with patience in the middle. In the last five matches at the venue, teams batting second emerged victorious in three instances.
The average first innings score over the recent five games stands at 253, with the highest successful chase being 325 in the venue’s history. Despite this, the conventional wisdom suggests that winning the toss may prompt captains to opt for batting first in the high-stakes final. Chasing could prove daunting under pressure. Notably, only four out of the 12 World Cup finals held so far have seen teams triumph by successfully pursuing the target.
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Narendra Modi Stadium Avg Score, Highest Total and More IND vs AUS World Cup 2023 Final
| Average first innings score in Ahmedabad | 243 |
| Matches won after batting first | 15 |
| Matches won by chasing team | 15 |
| Highest score | 362/5 |
| Lowest score | 85 |
| Highest individual score | 152 |
| Best bowling figure | 4/12 |