1. ICC ODI World Cup 2023 Final: India vs. Australia
– The final takes place at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
– India, the only unbeaten team in the tournament, is facing Australia.
– India’s performance has been remarkable, with minimal mistakes.
– Australia has successfully recovered from initial setbacks, bouncing back after consecutive losses at the beginning of the competition.
2. Prize Money Announcement by ICC before the TournamentÂ
– Before the 13th edition of the Cricket World Cup, the ICC unveiled prize money and incentives for all 48 matches.
– The total prize pool for the ODI World Cup 2023, starting on October 5, is USD 10 million (approximately Rs 83 crore).
3. Prize Distribution for ICC ODI World Cup 2023
– Winner of the tournament: USD 4 million (approximately Rs 33 crore).
– Runners-up: USD 2 million (approximately Rs 16 crore).
– Losing semi-finalists (New Zealand and South Africa): USD 800,000 each (Rs 6.5 crore approximately).
– Teams failing to qualify for the knockout stage (6 teams): USD 100,000 each (Rs 83 lakh approximately).
– Winner of each group stage match (45 matches): Incentive of USD 40,000 each (Rs 33 lakh approximately).
– The ICC emphasized that this prize money distribution sets a precedent for the tournament.
4. Aerial Show by Surya Kiran Acrobatic Team
– Before the World Cup final at Narendra Modi Stadium.
– The Surya Kiran Acrobatic Team of the Indian Air Force performed a 10-minute show.
– Nine Hawk Mk-132 SKAT aircraft of the IAF, part of the 52nd Squadron, participated.
– This historic aerial display is the first-ever before a cricket match in India.
– The Narendra Modi Stadium, with a capacity of over 1,30,000, provided a fitting backdrop.
– The display by the ‘ambassadors of the Indian Air Force’ added to the excitement of the World Cup final.
Cricket World Cup 2023 prize money distribution
