#WATCH | Gujarat: Visuals from Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where a large number of people have gathered to watch the ICC World Cup final between India and Australia.
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Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:15am on 19 Nov 2023,Sunday Sports
Hours before the India vs Australia finale, fans blocked roads shouting slogans, wheedling hawkers, and honking while "finding it hard to sleep" in anticipation. Some Indian fans said the mood felt like "a big Indian festival" with some "celebratory" crowds even performing 'havan' and 'puja' praying for India's victory. Fans acquired pricey tickets, with many reportedly paying 10-20 times higher. "All these expenses wouldn't pinch if India performs well and wins," said one supporter. Crowds wearing India jerseys filled flights to the venue. Outside the stadium, the festive atmosphere already thrilled fans. One said "it feels so good" and the pre-match buzz was "so much better" than the game itself. The World Cup fever peaked as zealous fans descended on Ahmedabad, praying for an India win while reveling in the electric pre-final euphoria. PM Modi will be joined at the game by Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles.
