The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will play host to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 final between hosts India and Australia on November 19.
India secured their entry in the showpiece first. They defeated New Zealand in the first semifinal of the tournament by 70 runs.
Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer scored centuries to take India's total to 397/4, while Mohammad Shami took a seven-wicket haul in the second innings as New Zealand got bowled out for 327.
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Australia then beat South Africa in a thrilling game at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, to book their place in the summit clash.
The Aussies ripped through the South Africa top order early on after being sent out to bowl, but the Proteas steadied and even though they posted a modest 212 total they bowled well to push Australia all the way.
Now the pair will fight it out for the coveted trophy.
How many ODI matches has Narendra Modi Stadium hosted?
The Narendra Modi Stadium has hosted a total of 30 ODIs. Sides batting first and second have won 15 matches each.
How many spectators can Narendra Modi Stadium hold?
Situated inside the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave in Ahmedabad, the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium can hold 132,000 people. It is the largest cricket ground in the world, by capacity.
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
Historically, the pitch at the stadium, also known as Motera, has played quite slow, assisting spin bowling. The average scoring rate over the years in ODIs has been a touch under 5 runs per over.
However, in recent years, particularly during the IPL, the track has been quicker and has aided run-scoring. There is still something there for the spinners, but high totals are quite possible here.
Pat Cummins raises concerns with pitch
According to a Fox Cricket report, the Australian entourage is not happy with the pitch. Pat Cummins was reportedly not pleased with a couple of rough patches on both ends of the pitch. This raised concerns about the early involvement of spinners in the match.
“The verdict was that these patches on both sides of the pitch had not been watered, or not to the same extent, anyway as the centre of the wicket.
“Leaving the Aussie camp quite convinced that the spinners would come into play a lot more than they have on a number of pitches seen during the tournament, and from early in the piece too,” an Australian team member was quoted as saying by Cricbuzz.com.
However, during the press conference, Cummins said: “Yeah, just had a look. Again, I'm not a great pitch reader, but it looked pretty firm. They've only just watered it, so yeah, give it another 24 hours and have a look, but it looks like a pretty good wicket.
"Yeah, hard to know, I think it's been a bit more high scoring here throughout the tournament. Yeah, it's been a pretty good wicket, so yeah, hard to say," Cummins told reporters on the eve of the game.
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad: Average scores and toss results in ODIs
| Average first innings score in Ahmedabad | 243 |
| Matches won after batting first | 15 |
| Matches won by chasing team | 15 |
However, ahead of the World Cup final, the curator of the stadium has been quoted as saying that chasing will be difficult on Sunday. He reckons a first innings score of about 315 will be more than good enough.
ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 final latest odds, betting and predictions
The odds suggest that India are the strong favourites to win on home soil and follow up their success of 2011.
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What happened in the previous ODI at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad?
In the most recent ODI played here, South Africa beat Afghanistan by five wickets.
Batting first, Afghanistan posted 244 on the board, whereas, South Africa chased the target in 47.3 overs on the back of Rassie van der Dussen's unbeaten half-century.
What is the highest score by a team at Narendra Modi Stadium in ODIs?
The highest score at the Narendra Modi Stadium is 365/2, scored by South Africa against India in 2010. Jacques Kallis and AB de Villiers both scored centuries that day.
What is the lowest score by a team at Narendra Modi Stadium in ODIs?
The lowest score at the Narendra Modi Stadium is 85 all out, scored by Zimbabwe against West Indies during a Champions Trophy match in 2006. Chris Gayle took 3/3 and scored 41* in West Indies' run chase.
What is the highest individual score at Narendra Modi Stadium in ODIs?
In the 2023 World Cup opener, New Zealand's Devon Conway hammered unbeaten 152 runs at this venue which is the highest individual score recorded here so far.
What is the best bowling figure at Narendra Modi Stadium in ODIs?
Indian pacer Prasidh Krishna holds the record for best bowling figures at the venue, picking up 4/12 to help India bowl West Indies out for 193 in 2022.
Which batter has the most runs at Narendra Modi Stadium in ODIs?
India's Rahul Dravid has scored the most runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium, with 342 in 5 innings. Chris Gayle is second with 316 runs in 4 innings.
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Which bowler has the most wickets at Narendra Modi Stadium in ODIs?
Indian World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev has 10 wickets at this venue, at an average of 15.6. Prasidh Krishna has taken nine so far, in just three matches.
