Australia won the World Cup by defeating India in the final, ending India’s unbeaten run and leaving Rohit Sharma and Mohammad Siraj visibly upset as they walked off in tears.
In a heartbreaking turn of events, India’s dream of an unbeaten streak in the tournament was shattered as they suffered a 6-wicket loss to Australia in the final. The crushing defeat left Rohit Sharma and Mohammad Siraj visibly emotional, walking back in tears. Despite immense support from fans worldwide, India’s unblemished campaign concluded on a sorrowful note, coming incredibly close to victory yet falling short in the end.
Rohit did everything right in this worldcup but still couldn’t win.
— Sagar Rathore (@Sagarrathore_) November 19, 2023
Seeing him like that is making me sad. 💔pic.twitter.com/spqG1jVc1s
On the match front, India fell short in their batting performance, but the early brilliance of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami’s pace secured three wickets in the initial powerplay, placing Australia in a tough spot.
However, India’s spinners struggled against an unresponsive pitch and with dew aiding the ball’s skid, spin was negligible. Despite an intense start, the hosts couldn’t sustain the pressure, allowing Head and Labuschagne to settle in. Their bowling lacked consistency, permitting the Australian duo to dominate. In response, Australia’s bowlers impressively restricted India to under 250 runs.
Captain Pat Cummins spearheaded with three wickets, initially overcoming batting struggles. Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne’s partnership of 192 runs, an unexpected standout, sealed Australia’s victory, Head’s century leading the charge before Glenn Maxwell’s finishing blow.
Last Updated on November 19, 2023
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