Ahmedabad is set to host the much-anticipated ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 final between India and Australia, and the stage is set with elite match officials and a panel of renowned commentators.

The on-field umpiring duties for this cricketing showdown will be handled by England’s Richard Illingworth and Richard Kettleborough. Both umpires, with their illustrious careers and previous World Cup experiences, are well-prepared for the grand event. Illingworth, marking his second World Cup final appearance, first featured in the 1992 final as a player. Kettleborough, who won the David Shepherd Trophy three times, is also no stranger to the World Cup final stage, having officiated in the 2015 event.

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Joining them in the officiating team are Joel Wilson as the third umpire, Chris Gaffaney as the fourth umpire, and match referee Andy Pycroft, all seasoned officials who contributed to the semi-finals’ success.

Complementing the high standards set on the field, a stellar commentary panel has been announced, promising world-class coverage for cricket fans worldwide. The line-up includes cricket legends and experts such as Kass Naidoo, Ravi Shastri, Ricky Ponting, Ian Smith, Sanjay Manjrekar, Aaron Finch, Nasser Hussain, Harsha Bhogle, Dinesh Karthik, Matthew Hayden, Eoin Morgan, Ian Bishop, Shane Watson, Sunil Gavaskar, and Mark Howard. This diverse and experienced team will bring insightful analysis and electrifying narration to the game.

The final at the Narendra Modi Stadium, anticipated to attract a record-breaking crowd, promises to be a historic clash. India, unbeaten with 10 wins, looks to replicate their 2011 triumph on home soil, while Australia, recovering remarkably from a shaky start, aims to relive their 2003 glory. The match is not just a contest of skill and strategy but a celebration of cricket, brought to life by the voices and decisions of these seasoned professionals.