After 2003 defeat against Australia, India again lost the 2023 WC Final

Ahmadabad, November 20: In a thrilling final of the ICC Men’s Baseball World Cup 2023, India were shocked by Australia by six wickets at the Prime Minister Narendra Modi Stadium. Riders’ Travis Head played a key role, storming out with a score of 137 and helping Australia win the coveted trophy for the sixth time.

Mitchell Starc’s three wickets and contributions from Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood helped Australia bowl out India for 240 in 50 overs. In reply, after an early challenge and the wickets of Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah, the partnership of Hades and Marnus Labuschagne proved crucial. A dominant century from Head, who completed his fifth century, lifted Australia to a comfortable win as India cruised past the target.

Australia’s journey in the tournament began with two early losses, but they bounced back strongly with seven wins in the league stage. He continued his success against South Africa and India eventually won the World Cup with a resounding victory.

With this win, Australia has now won the Men’s Monthly World Cup title for the sixth time, having previously won it in 1987, 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2015. Hades had an excellent performance in the final and became the second player to score a century while chasing. World Cup final, and for a memorable conclusion to the 2023 edition of the sports tournament.

Cricket Australia (CA) Chief Executive Nick Hockley has congratulated the Australian cricket team for their record-breaking sixth ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup win. Australia won the title by defeating India by six wickets in the final. It featured in Australia’s World Cup victories in 1987, 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2015.

Hockley praised the performances of the rest of the team throughout the tournament, highlighting their success against the Blasters, including crucial wins over South Africa. That he highlighted both the ICC Test Rankings and the Men’s Cricket World Cup in the same year is testament to the potential of Australian players across all formats.

Hockley captained Australia’s superlatives, including captaining both the men’s and women’s Ashes and securing their sixth win in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. Australia is now the first country to simultaneously host the ICC World Test Championship and the Men’s Cricket World Cup, having also defeated India in the WTC final at the Oval in June. The Australian women’s team holds the ICC Women’s World Cup and T20 World Cup trophies, marking an impressive era for Australian cricket.