World Cup 2023 Final : Australia Dominates as India Stumbles to 240
In a high-stakes clash in the World Cup 2023 Final, India faced a challenging pitch in Ahmedabad, and the contest unfolded with dramatic twists. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the innings and the pivotal moments that shaped the course of the game.
Introduction: The World Cup 2023 Final between India and Australia kept fans on the edge of their seats as both teams battled for cricket supremacy. In a surprising turn of events, India faced setbacks on a tricky pitch, struggling to set a formidable total.
World Cup 2023 Final Key Moments:
- Quick Succession of Wickets: India’s innings witnessed a quick succession of wickets, with Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah falling rapidly. Suryakumar Yadav’s approach came under scrutiny as he struggled to adapt amid the fall of partners.
- Star Performances by Australia: Mitchell Starc made a significant impact by dismissing Shubman Gill early. Despite Rohit Sharma’s pressure, Australia regained control with pivotal strikes from Glenn Maxwell and Pat Cummins.
- Cummins’ Strategic Bowling: Pat Cummins showcased strategic bowling, rotating his bowlers effectively during the middle phase. Australia’s disciplined efforts limited India to only two boundaries between overs 11 and 40.
- Kohli’s Wicket Opens Opportunities: Cummins’ crucial wicket of Virat Kohli opened up opportunities for Australia. Hazlewood and Starc utilized reverse swing, adding to India’s challenges. Adam Zampa joined the wicket-taking spree, and Cummins and Hazlewood closed the innings strongly.
India’s Final Score: India’s innings concluded with a total of 240 runs. Australia’s clinical bowling performance left them well-placed to chase the target, a step closer to securing their sixth Men’s ODI World Cup trophy.
Batting:
| BATTING | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma (c) | 47 | 31 | 44 | 4 | 3 | 151.61 |
| Shubman Gill | 4 | 7 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 57.14 |
| Virat Kohli | 54 | 63 | 99 | 4 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Shreyas Iyer | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| KL Rahul † | 66 | 107 | 133 | 1 | 0 | 61.68 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 9 | 22 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 40.90 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 18 | 28 | 57 | 1 | 0 | 64.28 |
| Mohammed Shami | 6 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 60.00 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 10 | 18 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 55.55 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 9 | 8 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 112.50 |
| Extras | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| TOTAL | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Fall of wickets: 1-30 (Shubman Gill, 4.2 ov), 2-76 (Rohit Sharma, 9.4 ov), 3-81 (Shreyas Iyer, 10.2 ov), 4-148 (Virat Kohli, 28.3 ov), 5-178 (Ravindra Jadeja, 35.5 ov), 6-203 (KL Rahul, 41.3 ov), 7-211 (Mohammed Shami, 43.4 ov), 8-214 (Jasprit Bumrah, 44.5 ov), 9-226 (Suryakumar Yadav, 47.3 ov), 10-240 (Kuldeep Yadav, 49.6 ov)
Bowling:
| BOWLING | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Starc | 10 | 0 | 55 | 3 | 5.50 | 30 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 10 | 0 | 60 | 2 | 6.00 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 6 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 5.83 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Cummins | 10 | 0 | 34 | 2 | 3.40 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Adam Zampa | 10 | 0 | 44 | 1 | 4.40 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mitchell Marsh | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2.50 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Head | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2.00 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Australia Team: Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis †, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (c), Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
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Conclusion: The World Cup Final showcased a perfect blend of planning and execution by the Australian team. With a challenging total set by India, the game is poised for an exciting second inning, offering cricket enthusiasts a thrilling spectacle.
