Swapneel Deshpande 
Ravi Shastri praised Team India for a terrific World Cup, acknowledging the strong sporting culture and desire of Australia. He congratulated Pat Cummins and the Australian team for their performance in the World Cup Final.
Ravi Shastri said
“Well played #TeamIndia. You had a terrific World Cup. You were up against a Nation with a great Sporting culture and desire. It showed on The day. Well done, Pat and Australia. @ICC @BCCI #CWC2023Final”
Australia clinched their sixth World Cup title in a thrilling final against India at Ahmedabad on November 19, 2023. Travis Head emerged as the hero, playing a pivotal role with both bat and fielding brilliance. Head’s remarkable catch to dismiss Rohit Sharma turned the tide, limiting India to 240 despite a strong start.
Head continued his stellar performance with the bat, scoring a magnificent 137 off 120 balls, guiding Australia to victory with 42 balls to spare. His partnership with Marnus Labuschagne, who contributed an unbeaten 58, formed the backbone of Australia’s successful chase.
India’s early aggression, led by Rohit Sharma‘s explosive innings, was stifled by Head’s crucial catch. The momentum shifted, and Australia’s bowlers, including Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood, capitalized on the pressure. Cummins’ decision to bowl first proved strategic, exploiting the dew factor and restricting India’s scoring opportunities in the latter part of the innings.
Despite a shaky start at 47 for 3, Australia showcased resilience, with Labuschagne providing valuable support to Head. The duo’s partnership of 192 ultimately steered Australia towards their victory target.
The Australian bowlers, backed by Head’s fielding prowess, maintained control during crucial phases of the game. Cummins’ masterstroke in setting the field and the clinical performances of the bowlers proved instrumental in dismantling India’s batting lineup.
The match concluded in a manner that left the 92,453-strong crowd in stunned silence, as Australia secured the title with a comprehensive win. The trophy lift by Cummins was delayed, adding to the sense of national anticlimax for India.
In retrospect, Australia’s triumph in the field, exemplified by Head’s match-turning catch, set the tone for their success. The team’s meticulous planning, strategic decisions, and exceptional performances in pressure situations underscored their status as the most formidable winners in the cricketing world.
As the curtains fell on the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, Australia celebrated another glorious chapter in their cricketing history, reaffirming their dominance on the global stage.
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