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Australia secured its sixth 50-overs World Cup title with a remarkable victory over India in the final. Opener Travis Head played a pivotal role, smashing a magnificent century to lead Australia to a six-wicket win in a thrilling contest.
India, after being put into bat, managed to post a total of 240 all out in 50 overs, with KL Rahul and Virat Kohli contributing battling half-centuries. However, it was a below-par total, and Australia's bowlers, supported by outstanding fielding, kept India in check.
In response, Australia had their own top-order struggles but Head's brilliant 137 off 120 balls guided them to victory with seven overs to spare. The match, played in front of a predominantly Indian crowd, saw Australia claim their sixth World Cup title, maintaining their dominance in the tournament.
Despite India's impressive run in the lead-up to the final, including ten consecutive wins, they couldn't secure a victory in the crucial summit clash. Australia's decision to field first, aiming to avoid the challenges posed by dew in the night, paid off as their bowlers delivered a disciplined performance.
India's captain Rohit Sharma played a valuable knock, contributing 47 runs before his dismissal. Virat Kohli (54) and KL Rahul (66) played crucial roles in rebuilding India's innings, although they struggled to find boundaries. Kohli brought up his ninth 50-plus score in 11 innings but eventually fell, while Rahul displayed his grit on a challenging pitch.
Australia's wicketkeeper, Josh Inglis, set a World Cup final record by taking five catches. Australia, despite early setbacks, managed to secure victory with Head and Marnus Labuschagne's partnership of 192 runs.
This victory marks Australia's sixth World Cup triumph and adds to their rich cricketing legacy, establishing them as a dominant force in international cricket.
