India vs Australia final highlights, ICC World Cup 2023 Closing Ceremony: Pritam, Jonita perform at innings break; laser show takes place during drinks break

That’ll be it from us. The ceremonies conclude with the Hon’ble PM of India, Shri Narendra Modi, handing over the coveted trophy to Australia skipper Pat Cummins.

The Australia skipper collects it from the PM, who steps down from the dais to congratulate the rest of the Australian team. It has been a crazy year for this side - first the Ashes, then the WTC final and now the ODI WC final. They have won everything.

A first in any sporting event, the crowning of champions will have 1,200 drones creating magic in the night sky with the first ever aerial CHAMPIONS board.

This will be followed by a mesmerising fireworks display by the winners of the biggest fireworks competition in the world - Blackpool’s annual World Fireworks.

The ring of fire lights up and there are lasers going off in the tune of Dil Jashn Bole, the official ICC World Cup 2023 anthem.

The audience, seemingly enjoying every bit of it, would, however, be more interested in the action on the field at this moment. We bet Maxwell ain’t liking any of this, though!

The spectators join in as Pritam and the others sing Lehra Do from Ranveer Singh-starrer 83. Ranveer played the role of Kapil Dev in the movie, which is about India’s World Cup-winning campaign in 1983.

Dancers are taking positions with the flags of all 10 teams. LM Productions have started the laser show on the roof of the venue. Akasa Singh and Nakash Aziz sing Tiger 3’s hit number Leke Prabhu Ka Naam. Pritam is the final performer to enter the field of play. He sings Jeetega Jeetega from 83. The others join.

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Sachin Tendulkar can be seen standing on the FOP beside today’s match officials. The Australian anthem will be played first, followed by the host nation’s.

The nine-Hawk Mk-132 SKAT strong Suryakiran squad soars, leaving behind a trail of white smoke! It is a sight to behold. The 10-minute show is being organised in sync with music that pays tribute to a ‘New India’.

This is the first time the Suryakiran produced an aerial show ahead of any cricket match in India. Its pilots are a part of the 52nd Squadron of the Indian Air Force.

“Deafening sound,” Shayan texts from the stadium.

The coin flip goes in favour of Pat Cummins and Co. Australia will bowl. Both sides are unchanged.

The IAF airshow will start at around 1:50pm IST after toss, reports our correspondent Shayan Acharya from the venue.

Although there were initial rumours of Dua Lipa performing at the Narendra Modi Stadium, turns out she won’t be a part of the ceremony. She, however, did shoot a special segment with some players including Shubman Gill for the official broadcaster.

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For 90 seconds during the second innings break, the roof of the stadium will be used as a canvas for an internationally programmed lights-and-laser show.

The show would use advanced multimedia technology from a firm in the UK. These high-tech installations have already been used at World Expos, National Day celebrations, 4D immersive cinemas, and high-profile marketing campaigns.

Leading music director Pritam and his entourage of 500-plus dancers will perform a medley of songs. The finale will see Pritam belt out Dil Jashn Bole, the anthem of this World Cup.

(In picture: Pritam Chakraborty)

Jonita Gandhi, Nakash Aziz, Amit Mishra, Akasa Singh, and Tushar Joshi will also be a part of the power-packed lineup.

(In picture: Singer Jonita Gandhi)

The singers will take a lap of the ground on customised floats, giving the audience an immersive experience. The dancers will create formations on the field of play to create a visual delight.

Subject to a final curation by Pritam, Deva Deva, Kesariya, Lehra Do, Jeetega Jeetega, Nagada Nagada, Dhoom Machale, and Dangal are the songs which have been suggested to him.

The BCCI is going to honour all the World Cup-winning skippers. Twenty-second reel highlights of their winning moment will be played out on the big screen as the former captains recount their World Cup triumph.

BCCI officials will then proceed to felicitate them with a special blazer representing the ICC CWC 23.

Playback singer and lyricist Aditya Gadhvi of Khalasi fame will be performing during the first innings’ drinks break.

Unlike most World Cups, there won’t be a closing ceremony ahead of the start of the match.

The pre-match period is reserved for an airshow by the Suryakiran team of the Indian Air Force. It is the only nine-hawk aerobatic team in Asia!

The team will be led by Flight Commander and Deputy Team Leader Wing Commander Sidesh Kartik.

A number of people, in fact, spotted the air salute drills on the eve of the game, and an advisory was issued saying the airspace will remain closed for 45 minutes today.

This is a picture of the Indian Air Force C-17 Globemaster leading nine Suryakiran aircrafts during the Air Force Day celebration at Sangam on October 8, 2023 (AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh)

- Pre-Match: Suryakiran IAF airshow

- First Innings Drinks Break: Aditya Gadhvi

- Mid-Innings: Pritam, Jonita Gandhi, Nakash Aziz, Amit Mishra, Akasa Singh, Tushar Joshi