Narendra Modi Stadium's Pitch Preps: IND vs AUS World Cup Showdown Insight

Ahead of the IND vs AUS World Cup final at Narendra Modi Stadium, the focus shifts to the pitch's preparation. Uncertainty lingers regarding the playing surface as the curator hints at a defendable target. Indian players, including Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul, intensify training ahead of the crucial showdown.

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Preparations at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium escalate as it readies itself for the intense face-off between cricket giants India and Australia in the forthcoming ODI World Cup 2023 final. Scheduled for November 19, Sunday, the world's largest cricket stadium gears up for this significant clash, with attention honed in on the crucial element—the pitch.

Ahead of the showdown, India's coaching staff, led by captain Rohit Sharma, scrutinized the pitch's surface. Observations from ESPNCricinfo noted the curator's activities, sparking speculation about potential changes in the playing track.

Concerns emerged regarding the absence of ICC pitch consultant Andy Atkinson during the pre-match preparations, leading to speculations about his departure. However, an ICC source clarified that Atkinson remained present with the delegation and would assess the pitch's readiness on the following day.

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Amidst the uncertainty surrounding the playing surface, a state association curator shed light on the possible nature of the pitch, hinting at a strategy to create a slow batting track. This strategy aims to make consistent hard-hitting challenging, speculating a defendable score of around 315 due to the difficulties expected in batting during the second innings.

In preparation for the final showdown, Indian players engaged in optional training sessions. Notable names such as Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Ishan Kishan, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Prasidh Krishna intensified their practice sessions, gearing up for the high-stakes encounter.