Postpublished at 09:52 Greenwich Mean Time 19 November 2023
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There has been a bit of chat around Marnus Labuschagne's place in the side but his fielding has such a big part to play in it.
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Jonathan Agnew
BBC cricket correspondent on Test Match Special
There has been a bit of chat around Marnus Labuschagne's place in the side but his fielding has such a big part to play in it.
Kohli 35, Rahul 12
Pat Cummins gets through another good over with only three singles coming from it.
That is helped by some more excellent ground fielding. Australia have been brilliant in that regard so far today.
Marnus Labuschagne puts in a great dive at cover before David Warner throws himself to his left at square leg to make a stop.
India's rapid start means they are still going at over six-an-over despite this subdued spell.
Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, right, is in attendance to watch her husband, Virat Kohli.
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Looks like India's home advantage is a double-edged sword. It also brings immense pressure from an expectant and very demanding crowd.
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Phil Long
BBC Test Match Special statistician
We haven't had a boundary since the last ball of the powerplay.
The 100 is up for India but Australia continue to drag that run-rate down.
This is turning into an intriguing innings. Time for drinks.
Aaron Finch
Former Australia captain on BBC Test Match Special
There are good signs for Australia now. Kohli isn't timing the ball as well as he was earlier and they are dragging the run rate down closer to a run a ball.
Pat Cummins tests out the middle of the pitch with a couple of short balls.
Virat Kohli and KL Rahul both look to take it on but neither can time the ball. That will encourage the Aussie seamers to bang it in short again, I'm sure.
Back under way and India again work Adam Zampa for five singles from the over.
Neither batter wants to take a risk against the Australia spinner just yet.
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Travis Head celebrates catching Rohit Sharma... it looks like he hurt himself taking the catch too.
Matthew Henry
BBC Sport in Ahmedabad
The pitch invader has just managed to run onto the field and put an arm around Virat Kohli before being rugby tackled to the ground.
We've got a delay because someone has got onto the pitch.
The disruption is minimal, though, the fan in question is promptly removed and I'd imagine he won't be able to watch any more of this final. Certainly not from inside the ground.
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The scene is set Virat, over to you...
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Deep Dasgupta
Former India wicketkeeper on BBC Test Match Special
I spoke to the groundsman today and he said that the dew that came in last night was very, very significant and I wonder if that is what Pat Cummins was thinking about.
For cricketing reasons purely, I think chasing is the right call. But finals are different. You want runs on the board, right?
Just a pair of singles from Pat Cummins' latest.
India's rollicking start with Rohit Sharma peppering the boundaries seems already seems a long time.
It's a completely different game now.
Deep Dasgupta
Former India wicketkeeper on BBC Test Match Special
The crowd is very subdued. They seem to recognise the importance of this partnership.
Adam Zampa is into the attack. The leggie has taken 22 wickets already at this World Cup.
With India already three down, he could be a real threat with the batters unsure how aggressive to be at this stage.
Five singles from his first over suggests a more watchful approach from Virat Kohli and KL Rahul for now.
Geoff Lemon
BBC Test Match Special commentator
Virat Kohli has been India's anchor throughout this tournament and has held the innings together, but he's started very quickly today.
Simon Mann
BBC Test Match Special commentator
The game is in the balance. Another wicket and Australia are in control.
KL Rahul is in at five. India do have to be careful now.
The make-up of their team means the runs have to come from the top six really. There is not a host of all-rounders lower down to drag them out of bother if the batters have an off day.