Australia have received the Cricket World Cup for a record-extending sixth time, ending India’s dominant run in its residence match with a six-wicket victory in a low-scoring remaining on the again of Travis Head’s 137.
A closely partisan crowd contained in the 132,000-capacity Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India was silenced as Head, the participant of the match, mixed with Marnus Labuschagne (58 not out) in a 192-run partnership to chase down the goal of 241.
“Not in 1,000,000 years did I believe that may occur,” Head stated as his teammates celebrated their victory in opposition to an India facet who had stormed into the ultimate as the one unbeaten facet of the match.
“What an incredible day. I’m simply thrilled to be part of it.”
The Indians, led by skipper Rohit Sharma, received all 10 of their matches earlier than the ultimate and had been in search of a 3rd trophy of their fourth look in a title match that introduced a rustic of 1.4 billion individuals to a digital standstill.
India, regardless of their huge riches, are with out a international title because the 2013 Champions Trophy.
“Rohit Sharma was most likely the unluckiest man on this planet,” stated Head.
Australia completed the 2023 match with a run of 9 straight wins, after beginning with back-to-back defeats to India and South Africa. India received the World Cup in 1983 and 2011. Its final main success was profitable the Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy in 2013.