Indian Air Force Wows spectators with dazzling Airshow above Narendra Modi Stadium
The Indian Air Force’s renowned Suryakiran Aerobatic Team mesmerized the audience with a captivating air show above the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, setting the stage for the Cricket World Cup final clash between India and Australia. The skilled pilots, part of the team formed in 1996, showcased exhilarating formations, adding a spectacular dimension to the event.
IAF’s Suryakiran team performs Aerobatic Show over Narendra Modi Stadium ahead of India vs Australia in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Final pic.twitter.com/CKCjJ5jGCX
— DeshGujarat (@DeshGujarat) November 19, 2023
More visuals of the Indian Air Force’s air show over Narendra Modi Stadium pic.twitter.com/kXpd2kkJFa
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An absolute spectacle at the Narendra Modi Stadium! 🏟️#TeamIndia | #CWC23 | #MenInBlue | #Final | #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/OMchf6BSni
— BCCI (@BCCI) November 19, 2023
As the anticipation for the final reached its peak, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a star-studded lineup of performers for the mid-innings show and drinks breaks. The talented trio of singer Jonita Gandhi, music composer Pritam Chakraborty, and Akasa Singh are set to entertain the crowd with their captivating performances.
The road to the final saw both India and Australia securing their spots with impressive victories in the semi-finals against New Zealand and South Africa, respectively. The stakes were high as Australia’s captain, Pat Cummins, won the toss and opted to bowl in the much-anticipated showdown.
Notably, India enters the final unbeaten in the tournament, having previously triumphed over Australia with a convincing margin during their group stage encounter. The unchanged lineups for both teams from their semi-final victories underscore the confidence each side has in their winning formula as they vie for cricket’s ultimate glory.
India XI: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj.
Australia XI: Pat Cummins (c), Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis (wk), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.
