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The stage is set for the final showdown of the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023 between India and Australia at Narendra Modi Stadium, and interestingly, the pitch for this crucial encounter will be the same one used in the India vs Pakistan match last month as per a report.

As per a report in The Indian Express, "The sluggish surface that could favor spinners."

The pitch conditions have been under scrutiny, especially since India's semifinal at Wankhede Stadium. There were also reports which suggested that the Indian team management had requested curators to modify the pitch by shaving off grass and creating a slow track. This move aimed to utilize home conditions and provide an advantage to the Indian spinners.

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Australia, known for its formidable pace attack featuring Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc, might face a challenge on a pitch favoring spin bowling. In contrast, India's pace trio of Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj has been in outstanding form throughout the tournament.

Despite the controversy surrounding pitch manipulation accusations, India has had a stellar run in the World Cup, winning all nine of their matches leading up to the final. The team's decision to stick with a slow pitch emphasizes its intent to leverage home conditions and create a challenging environment for the opposition.

As the cricketing world eagerly awaits the clash between two cricketing giants, India and Australia, the pitch dynamics add an intriguing element to the contest. The final will unfold on the familiar surface of Narendra Modi Stadium, providing a fitting stage for the culmination of an exciting tournament where both teams vie for the prestigious World Cup title.