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The 2023 World Cup final between India and Australia unfolded in the Narendra Modi Stadium with great expectations, but it ended with an unsettling silence as Australia secured their sixth World Cup title. The match witnessed pivotal moments that shifted the momentum decisively in Australia’s favor, leaving Indian fans in disbelief. One fan posted a tweet on X, formerly known as Twitter tagging David Warner with the caption, “Dear @davidwarner31 you’ve broken billions of hearts #INDvsAUSfinal #INDvsAUS“
David Warner’s reply
David Warner replied back to the fan and apologised to him saying, “I apologise, it was such a great game and the atmosphere was incredible. India really put on a serious event. Thank you all”
The contest began with a roar from the Indian supporters as Rohit Sharma, in his typical aggressive style, treated the crowd to a display of power-hitting. However, the turning point came when Travis Head executed a stunning catch to dismiss Rohit Sharma for 47 runs. The silence that followed in the stadium was reminiscent of Kapil Dev’s iconic catch in the 1983 World Cup final.
Australia’s captain, Pat Cummins, continued to exert pressure, claiming the wicket of Shreyas Iyer soon after. The quick succession of wickets left India reeling at 81 for 3 in the 11th over, testing the depth of their batting lineup. Virat Kohli and KL Rahul embarked on a crucial partnership, with Kohli reaching his fifty off 56 balls. However, Cummins struck again, dismissing Kohli and shifting the momentum in Australia’s favor.
KL Rahul, who had also reached a half-century, fell shortly after, and the Indian innings struggled to recover. The crowd, which had initially been electrified, began to witness the team’s struggle. The hope for boundaries dwindled, and the stands started to empty even before the innings concluded.
As India defended a total of 240, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami initially created excitement with their pace bowling, dismissing Australian openers. However, a stellar performance by Travis Head, scoring a match-winning 137 off 120 balls in a partnership with Marnus Labuschagne, ensured Australia’s victory.
The final moments played out in eerie silence for a stadium that could accommodate nearly 100,000 fans. The Australian trio of quicks, Cummins, Starc, and Hazlewood, showcased their dominance, leaving India’s hopes shattered.
The defeat prompted introspection about India’s approach, with questions raised about whether they could have been braver with the bat. The 90,000 voices that had filled the stadium with anticipation were silenced as Australia celebrated their triumph, leaving Indian cricket fans with a sense of heartbreak and reflection.
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