India Vs Australia Final, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Fans Seek Divine Blessings For Titanic Title Clash - In Pics

Many may believe that the catchphrase 'Cricket is India's religion' is cliched. But the mantra comes to life every time the Men In Blue are in contention to win a major ICC tournament. It is the big one this time - India are in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 final against Australia and tipped to win their third title at the showpiece event. And hence the fans are not leaving anything to chance, organizing prayers, painting life-size posters and doing everything they can to help Rohit Sharma and Co lift the cup at home. Citizens across vocations, cultures and political lines are congregating across the country to feel one and make it happen.

Updated: 18 Nov 2023 2:53 pm

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Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai performs a 'havan' at the party office for Indian team's victory in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023’s final against Australia, in Lucknow.

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Shiv Sena (UBT) workers perform a 'havan' for Indian team's victory in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023’s final against Australia, in Jammu.

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Cricket fans perform a 'havan' for Indian team's victory in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023’s final against Australia, in Ahmedabad.

Cricket fans pose for a photo after performing a 'havan' for Indian team's victory in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023’s final against Australia, in Mumbai.

People perform a 'havan' for Indian team's victory in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023’s final against Australia, in Kanpur.

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Students from the Gurukul Art School make paintings to support the Indian team ahead of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup final match, in Mumbai.

A hot air ballon being released to give best wishes to the Indian cricket team ahead of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup final between India and Australia, in Kolkata.

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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) members, one wearing a mask of cricketer Virat Kohli, perform Hindu rituals for the success of the Indian cricket team for their ICC Cricket World Cup final match against Australia, in Mumbai.