Australia secured their sixth ODI World Cup title by defeating India by six wickets in the 2023 final at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. Travis Head’s outstanding innings of 137 runs led Australia to successfully chase down the 241-run target in the 43rd over.
Marnus Labuschagne contributed 58 runs, forming a crucial 192-run partnership with Head. Despite losing early wickets, the duo dominated Indian bowlers, guiding Australia to their record-breaking sixth ODI World Cup victory.
In the final, Australia’s opening batters, David Warner and Mitchell Marsh, fell early in pursuit of the 241-run target set by India. However, Travis Head’s unbeaten century and Labuschagne’s solid performance ensured Australia’s triumph. Mitchell Starc took three wickets for Australia, while Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood claimed two each.
Australian captain Pat Cummins, choosing to field after winning the toss, mentioned the dew factor as a consideration. He expressed pride in his team’s performance throughout the tournament. Indian captain Rohit Sharma, had they won the toss, stated they would have opted to bat first.
The match took place in Ahmedabad’s largest stadium, with no expected rain and temperatures in the low 30s. Despite using the same pitch as the Pakistan vs. India game, a chemical was applied to mitigate dew effects.
