The 2023 Cricket World Cup final will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
It will be a full-house and around 132,000 fans are expected to flock to the stadium.
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India defeated New Zealand by 70 runs in the first semifinal at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, while Australia and South Africa will clash in the second semifinal in Kolkata on Thursday, 16 November.
When and where is the final of 2023 Cricket World Cup?
The final of the 2023 Cricket World Cup will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on November 19.
What time is the final of 2023 Cricket World Cup?
The action will begin at 2 p.m. local time IST (8:30 a.m. GMT)
History and Significance of the Narendra Modi Stadium:
The Narendra Modi Stadium is the largest cricket stadium in the world with a seating capacity of 132,000 spectators.
Formerly known as the Gujarat Stadium, the ground in Ahmedabad was renamed as the Sardar Patel Stadium in homage to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India's first Home Minister and Deputy Prime Minister.
Prior to the construction of the Sardar Patel Stadium, international cricket matches in the city took place at the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation's stadium, also named Sardar Patel Stadium, located in the Navrangpura area.
In 1982, the Government of Gujarat generously donated a 400,000-square-meter (100-acre) plot on the banks of the Sabarmati River to facilitate the construction of a new stadium. Remarkably, the Sardar Patel Stadium was built in just nine months. Since its completion, the stadium has been the host venue for all international cricket fixtures in the city.
In October 2015, the stadium was demolished to make way for the new state-of-the-art Narendra Modi Stadium. Rs 700 crores were spent and it was finished in 2020.
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad: Seating map and stands detailed
The Narendra Modi Stadium, built on 63 acres of land, features a two-tier structure with 3 entry points, one connected to a metro line. The extensive facilities include 76 corporate boxes accommodating 25 persons each, a 55-room clubhouse, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, and four dressing rooms. Additionally, each spectator stand offers a food court and hospitality area. The stadium premises house a cricket academy and practice pitches, providing comprehensive training facilities.
A distinctive aspect of the stadium is its innovative LED light system on the roof, deviating from traditional floodlight towers seen in other cricket stadiums globally. The LED lights are mounted on an antibacterial, fireproof canopy with a PTFE membrane, covering 30 meters out of the 55-meter width of the seating area.
The current stands at Narendra Modi Stadium include: 1. GMDC Upper Stand 2. GMDC Lower Stand 3. East Upper Pavilion 4. East Lower Pavilion 5. Adani Lower Pavilion 6. Adani Upper Pavilion 7. Club Pavilion 8. West Pavilion
All stands, except the Club and West Pavilions, are two-tiered. Notably, the Adani Pavilion features more than 20 air-conditioned corporate boxes and serves as the location for player dressing rooms. The stadium boasts a total of 21 entry gates, enhancing accessibility for spectators.
How to watch 2023 Cricket World Cup final live on TV?
Star Sports has acquired the broadcasting rights for the 2023 Cricket World Cup and will be airing this year's tournaments on its channels.
The channels are
- Star Sports 1
- Star Sports 1 HD
- Star Sports 2
- Star Sports 2 HD
- Star Sports 1 Hindi HD
- Star Sports 1 Kannada HD
- Star Sports 1 Tamil HD
- Star Sports 1 Telugu HD
- Star Sports Select 2 HD (English)
How to stream 2023 Cricket World Cup final live for free?
The live streaming of the 2023 Cricket World Cup knockout stages will be on Disney+ Hotstar. All the mobile users would be able to view the World Cup clash involving the hosts for free of cost on the Disney+ Hotstar mobile app.
How to watch 2023 Cricket World Cup final free on a smart TV
Want to enjoy the World Cup final on a larger screen?
Cricket fans can download Hotstar on their smart TVs as well.
To download the Hotstar app, you will need an Android TV or a smart TV with Tizen OS 2.4 or above (for Samsung TVs), Fire TV with OS6 or above, or webOS (LG TVs). Follow these steps to download and install the app:
- Open the app marketplace on your smart TV, such as the Play Store if you have an Android TV.
- Search for "Hotstar" within the app.
- If the app is available, download and install it.
- Open the Hotstar app and enjoy the match live!
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