Australia secured a spectacular sixth men’s World Cup title with an extraordinary performance that eclipsed India’s dominance, culminating in a thrilling six-wicket victory on a challenging Ahmedabad pitch. India’s impressive run of 10 consecutive wins leading to the final encountered a formidable challenge from Australia’s bowling attack, restricting them to a modest total of 240. However, it was Travis Head’s stunning 120-ball 137 that sealed the championship for Australia in a convincing fashion.
Head’s pivotal role in both the semifinal and final not only etched his name in history but also earned him the prestigious Player of the Match award, joining an elite group comprising Mohinder Amarnath, Aravinda de Silva, and Shane Warne for their remarkable performances in knockout games.
Despite early hiccups during the chase, Australia found stability through a resilient partnership between Head and a composed Marnus Labuschagne, overturning the pressure with a monumental 192-run stand. The slow pitch curtailed India’s spinners’ effectiveness, resulting in a wicketless spell for them and enabling the Australian duo to dictate terms effectively. Head’s aggressive stroke play, coupled with Labuschagne’s disciplined approach, shut the door on any potential Indian comeback.
Australia’s victory was rooted in their clinical bowling performance earlier in the day, where Pat Cummins’ strategic decision to bowl first paid dividends. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s promising start was stifled by Cummins’ off-pace cutters, disrupting India’s momentum. Despite Kohli’s commendable half-century, Cummins’ clever tactics led to crucial dismissals, restricting India’s final total to 240 runs.
India’s hopes of a late surge were dashed as Australia’s bowlers, led by Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, capitalized on the pitch conditions, closing any opportunity for substantial scoring. Despite KL Rahul’s fifty, India’s innings concluded at 240 runs, proving insufficient against Head’s calculated assault during Australia’s chase.
Final Scorecard: India 240 all out (KL Rahul 66, Virat Kohli 54; Mitchell Starc 3-55, Pat Cummins 2-34) lost to Australia 241/4 in 43 overs (Travis Head 137, Marnus Labuschagne 58*) by 6 wickets
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