ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

India, the proud hosts of the tournament, have showcased their dominance, clinching ten consecutive victories, including a notable six-wicket win over Australia in the tournament's kick-off at Chennai on October 8.

Back in 2003, under Ricky Ponting's leadership, the Australian team emerged victorious over India, marking a distressing 125-run loss for the Indian side.

They join fellow first-timers Dwaid Malan, Azmat Omarzai, Mitchell Marsh, Devon Conway, Scott Edwards and Cameron Green, stars who kept their national flag aloft in the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023.

The Men in Green embarked on a rollercoaster journey that left fans, pundits, and players grappling with a myriad of challenges on and off the field.

Kohli scored his first ODI century in 2009 against Sri Lanka in Kolkata. At that time not many had anticipated that Kohli would go on to play the game of cricket for so long. The cricket pundits also didn't have any idea that someone like Kohli would emulate the heroics of Tendulkar in modern-day cricket.

Here is a look at India's unbeaten journey into the 2023 Men’s World Cup final, where they have travelled extensively and given tons of happiness to their loyal fans with sterling performances.

Australia, led by Pat Cummins, are now in their eighth Men’s ODI World Cup final and will be chasing an unprecedented sixth title at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Here's a SWOT analysis of the Australian team ahead of the title clash:

Zampa, the tournament's second-highest wicket-taker with 22 scalps at an average of 21.40 and an economy rate of 5.47, poses a significant threat.

Come Sunday, and they will be meeting five-time champions Australia in the final, an opposition they defeated in their tournament opener in Chennai on October 8. For the Indian cricket fans, it is a re-match of the 2003 World Cup final clash between the two teams.

Both Illingworth and Kettleborough, who ascended to the ICC International List on the same memorable day in November 2009, officiated as on-field umpires during this week’s riveting semifinals.