Indian Air Force (IAF) will light up the ODI World Cup final in Ahmedabad as Surya Kiran aerobatic team will stage an air show ahead of Sunday's summit clash at Narendra Modi Stadium.

India have sealed their final berth after a convincing 70-run win over New Zealand. Rohit Sharma-led side will take on the winner of the second semifinal between South Africa and Australia in the title battle.

The Defence PRO for Gujarat announced that the Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team will enthrall people for ten minutes before the start of the final match to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera area, PTI reported.

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Rehearsals of the air show will be held on Friday and Saturday, the report further added PRO as saying in a statement.

The Surya Kiran aerobatic team of the IAF usually comprises nine aircraft and it has performed numerous air shows across the country. The hallmark of its demonstration is loop manoeuvres in victory formation, barrel roll manoeuvres and formation of various shapes in the sky.

Virat Kohli's (117) record-breaking 50th ODI ton and Shreyas Iyer's 105 guided India to 397/4 in 50 overs after opting to bat first at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

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In response, Daryl Mitchell's lone effort of 134 failed to take the Kiwis over the line to book a spot for the second consecutive ODI World Cup final.

For India, Mohammed Shami's magical figures of 7-57 did wonders for the home side in front of the packaged crowd.

(With PTI inputs)


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