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Ahmedabad, Nov 19 (PTI) India’s World Cup dream ended in a nightmare on Sunday when Australia hammered the hosts by six wickets for a record sixth title victory at the world’s largest cricket stadium here. In what turned out to be a lopsided contest, this World Cup’s best team India suffered their only bad day in the tournament, with their star-studded side not being able to make a strong impact. Travis Head struck a stunning 137 after taking a crucial catch to dismiss Rohit Sharma earlier in the game to be Australia’s anchor, while Marnus Labuschagne struck an unbeaten 58.…

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Ahmedabad, Nov 19 (PTI) Indian skipper Rohit Sharma on Sunday admitted that his side was not good enough, especially as a batting unit, in the World Cup final against Australia here.The Aussies bowled out India for a below-par 240 on a tricky pitch and then chased it down in 43 overs for a six-wicket win to bag a record sixth 50-over world title.”The result hasn’t gone our way and we know that we were not good enough on the day. But I am proud of the team. Honestly, 20-30 runs (more) would’ve been good. We didn’t bat well enough,” said…

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Ahmedabad, Nov 19 (PTI) Moments after dashing a billion hopes with the innings of his life in the World Cup final against India, Australia’s ton-up opener Travis Head on Sunday said he “never expected this in a million years”. Head dominated the Indian bowlers on way to a match-winning 120-ball 137 to help Australia complete a chase of 241 with six wickets to spare for a record-extending sixth title in the tournament that started way back in 1975. “Never expected this, not in a million years, truly an exceptional day. A lot better than sitting on the couch at home,”…

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Kolkata, Nov 19 (PTI) Australia extended their unparalleled record in ODI World Cup by winning their sixth trophy here on Sunday. After defeats in their opening two matches, Australia came roaring back, winning their next nine games in succession including an emphatic six-wicket victory over India in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Here’s Australia’s journey to the top: Match 1: Australia lost to India by 6 wickets in Chennai Match 2: Australia lost to South Africa by 134 runs in Lucknow Match 3: Australia beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets in Lucknow Match 4: Australia beat Pakistan by…

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New Delhi, Nov 19 (PTI) India could not win the cricket World Cup trophy but the team’s journey in the tournament was “nothing short of exceptional”, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Sunday. India lost to Australia by six wickets in the keenly-watched CWC 2023 final held in Ahmedabad on Sunday, ending the host team’s undefeated run in the tournament. “India may have missed the trophy, but their journey in the World Cup was nothing short of exceptional. They fought hard, played outstanding cricket, and showcased brilliance in every game. Kudos to our boys for making the nation proud…

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Ahmedabad, Nov 19 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi watched the ICC World Cup cricket final between India and Australia in the last hour of the match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Australian Deputy PM Richard Marles was also present.Modi sat with Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.Modi and Marles landed at Ahmedabad airport on Sunday evening separately to watch the final match between the host team and Australia.India lost to Australia in the exciting game, plunging the cricket-obsessed country into deep mourning.India, who were the only unbeaten side going into…

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अहमदाबाद, 19 नवंबर (भाषा) बेहतरीन फॉर्म में चल रहे स्टार बल्लेबाज विराट कोहली भारत में संपन्न विश्व कप में सर्वाधिक रन बनाने के साथ विश्व कप इतिहास में एक टूर्नामेंट में सबसे अधिक रन बनाने वाले बल्लेबाज भी बने जबकि मोहम्मद शमी शुरुआती चार मैचों में बाहर रहने के बावजूद सबसे सफल गेंदबाज रहे।

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अहमदाबाद, 19 नवंबर (भाषा) प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी और ऑस्ट्रेलिया के उप प्रधानमंत्री रिचर्ड मार्ल्स भारत और ऑस्ट्रेलिया के बीच रविवार को यहां नरेंद्र मोदी स्टेडियम में आईसीसी क्रिकेट विश्व कप फाइनल का अंतिम घंटे का खेल देखने पहुंचे।

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Ahmedabad, Nov 19 (PTI) The 2023 World Cup culminated with Australia extending their World Cup title wins to six with a six-wicket win over India in the final played here on Sunday. Here are the statistical highlights of the 50-over quadrennial event in which several records were broken: – Australia recorded their sixth World Cup win by beating India in the final of the 2023 edition. They have title wins in 1987, 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2015.- India’s Virat Kohli’s 765 runs is the most for any batter in the history of the World Cup. Kohli scored his runs at…

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Ahmedabad, Nov 19 (PTI) Where did India lose the World Cup final against Australia? Well, they lost the battle on all fronts. Australian bowlers and fielders produced wonderful efforts and Travis Head registered a hundred for ages as Pat Cummins’ side broke a billion Indian hearts to win their sixth World Cup here on Sunday. Here’s a closer look at each of those aspects that fired the Aussies to a record triumph. 1. Toss When Cummins chose to bowl after winning the toss, there was a quiet disbelief. India could first use a pitch that could remain slow, and pile…

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