PM Modi To Attend World Cup Final In Ahmedabad

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will witness the World Cup final to be played in Ahmedabad on Sunday between India and the team which emerges victorious in the second semi-final match between Australia and South Africa, Dainik Jagran reported.

The match will be played at the world's biggest cricket stadium Narendra Modi Stadium.

The PM had last attended a cricket match played between India and Australia in the same venue along with Australian PM Anthony Albanese.

Apart from PM Modi, India's World Cup-winning captains Kapil Dev (1983) and Mahendra Singh Dhoni (2011) are likely to attend the show. Also, prominent political figures, retired cricket players, and the families of current cricketers, the complete leadership of both the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) and ICC (International Cricket Council) is expected to be present.

Additionally, representatives from various state associations will also attend the event in Ahmedabad.

On the other hand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded India's "superlative performance" as it defeated New Zealand to enter the World Cup final.

"India puts up a superlative performance and enters the Finals in remarkable style. Fantastic batting and good bowling sealed the match for our team. Best wishes for the Finals," Modi posted on X, congratulating the team.

He also lauded Mohammed Shami's bowling performance, saying it will be cherished by cricket lovers for generations to come.

"Today's Semi Final has been even more special thanks to stellar individual performances too. The bowling by @MdShami11 in this game and also through the World Cup will be cherished by cricket lovers for generations to come. Well played Shami!" the PM said.

India defeated New Zealand by 70 runs in the first semi-final. The second semi-final is played between Australia and New Zealand.