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The ODI World Cup 2023 has reached its business end with India all set to take on Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on November 19. But ahead of the all-important match, both skippers addressed the media, speaking of how the preparations are ahead of the title clash. Apart from this, several members of the cricketing fraternity and celebrities from across extended their best wishes for the final.
Here in this article, we’ll look at all the big news that took place on Saturday, November 18, but before that let’s check the matches scheduled for the day.
Today’s match preview:
ODI World Cup 2023 Final: India vs Australia
In the grand finale of the ODI World Cup 2023, India will be going head-to-head against Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. After defeating the Aussies by six wickets in their CWC 2023 opener, the Men in Blue have gone on to win 10 matches on the trot. Even when Australia have won eight matches in a row, India is looking far more settled team on paper before heading into the final on November 19.
Women’s Big Bash League 2023:
Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes: In match 46 of the WBBL 2023, Melbourne Renegades took on Hobart Hurricanes at the Junction Oval in Melbourne. The Elyse Villani-led side won the toss and restricted the Renegades to 101/9 in 20 overs. On the other hand, the Hurricanes chased down the total in 17.4 overs to register their fifth win on the season from 12 games.
Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat: In match 47 of the WBBL 2023, Melbourne Stars will take on Brisbane Heat at the Junction Oval in Melbourne. While the Heat are placed at the fourth position in the points table with only seven wins from 11 games and has amassed only 14 points, the Melbourne Stars are reeling in the bottom half, at the seventh place, with only three wins from 11 games and six points to their name.
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Major cricket events that happened on November 18
We want to win 2023 World Cup for Rahul Dravid: Rohit Sharma
On the eve of the CWC 2023 final, Rohit Sharma spoke of giving it all to get the glory home. While speaking at pre-match presser, Team India skipper, Rohit Sharma clarified that the team wants to win for Dravid. "Rahul Dravid wants to be a part of big occasion & we want to win it for him," Sharma said.
It will be satisfying to silent one-sided crowds at CWC 2023: Pat Cummins
Australia are all set to take on India in the CWC 2023 Final at the Narendra Modi Stadium and ahead of the ultimate clash, the Aussie skipper said that it will be a great feeling to silence the home crowd. “It’s going to be awesome against India. The crowd will be right behind them. They have been playing great cricket, India have certainly played very well in this World Cup. Crowds will be one-sided and it will be satisfying to get them silent,” Pat Cummins said ahead of the CWC 2023 Final.
Mike Hesson’s predictions for IND vs NZ semifinal goes viral
India outclassed New Zealand in the semifinal of the CWC 2023 to confirm a place in the final. However, days after the match, a video of former New Zealand coach Mike Hesson's predictions for the do-or-die semifinal has been doing rounds. Notably, Hesson correctly predicted Virat Kohli's century and Mohammed Shami's even-wicket haul while assuring India's 70-run win.
Irfan Pathan’s 65 off 19 balls helps Bhilwara Kings to start LLC 2023 with a win
After winning the toss and inviting the India Capitals to bat first. The Gautam Gambhir-led side posted 228/8 in the 20 overs, courtesy half-centuries from the skipper and K. Edwards. However, the Irfan Pathan-led side chased down the total in 19.2 overs to register a win by three wickets and kick start the season on a high. Solomon Mire also played a crucial knock of 70 runs up the order.
Katrina Kaif heaps praise on Virat Kohli ahead of IND vs AUS CWC 2023 final
Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif praised Indian batter Virat Kohli ahead of the ODI World Cup 2023 final between India and Australia. When a fan asked her to “say something about Virat Kohli” during Instagram Ask me Anything session, she described the former captain as a ‘lovely neighbour’. Answering the fan’s question, she said, “Superstar, inspiration…..and the most lovely neighbour.”
Yogi government proposes to construct stadium in Mohammed Shami’s village in UP
Mohammed Shami, one of the star performers for India in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023, will reportedly have a stadium in his native village of Sahaspur Alinagar in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh. The sources have revealed that the state government, headed by the Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is likely to give nod to the proposal of constructing the stadium on Saturday, November 18.
Najmul Hossain Shanto to lead Bangladesh in Test series vs New Zealand
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Saturday confirmed that Najmul Hossain Shanto will lead the Bangla Tigers in the Test series against New Zealand. This comes after Shakib Al Hasan was sidelined from the series due to a finger fracture he sustained during the CWC 2023 in India. Bangladesh are set to play a two-match series against New Zealand, starting November 28 at the Sylhet International Cricket stadium.
