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Australia defeated India by six wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. After India's defeat, India legend Sachin Tendulkar was engaging in a conversation with the players, and Anushka Sharma consoled a disappointed Virat Kohli with a warm hug. 

The World Cup 2023 was a special journey. India were phenomenal for 10 games but just one game defined their campaign. Australia won their sixth world title fair and square as it will take years for the Indian fans to forget the night of November 19. Meanwhile, that's all we have got tonight and for the tournament. Thank you for joining us throughout the course. Keep the belief alive... Someday!

"Never expected this, not in a million years, truly an exceptional day. Lot better than sitting on the couch at home. Really glad to contribute, the first twenty balls I played gave me a lot of confidence and yea I was able to carry through. The way Mitch Marsh came out and took the game on, he set the tone. That was the energy we wanted and we knew the wicket may get tough. It was a great decision to bowl first after winning the toss. I felt the wicket got better as the day went on. It took a little bit of spin, it paid dividends. Nice to be a part of it, nice to play a role in all of that. He’s (Rohit Sharma) probably the unluckiest man in the world. Again, it's (fielding) something that I worked hard on. I couldn't imagine getting a hundred, couldn't probably imagine holding onto that one. Was great to hold on to that catch. Important to look after your team-mates, to be able to do that on the big stage in front of a full house is a nice thing. (On joining the list of centurions in WC finals - Ricky Ponting, Adam Gilchrist and Head) Definitely third on that list, it's a nice one to join, nice to be here and nice to contribute. I'll just tell the boys that I'm looking forward to the reunion," Head said.

"I think we saved our best for last. We have been batting first pretty much for whole tournament and we thought it is a good night to chase down the target. Didn't really spin as much as we thought either. The boys were fantastic, we got an aging side and still everyone is throwing themselves on the field. We thought 300 might have been tough but achievable on that wicket, really chuffed with 240. Magnificent. Marnus with a cool head and Travis does what he does on the biggest stage, showed a lot of character. The selectors have backed him in and it is a big risk that we took and it paid off. I was pretty happy throughout the bowling innings. You look around and it is a special moment no matter whatever happened tonight. You gotta go and win the World Cup, you can't wait for it to happen. This year will be remembered for a long, long time and we had a lot of success over the winter and this one peaks it all. At the top of the mountain," Cummins said.

"The result has not gone our way. We were not good enough today. We tried everything but it wasn't supposed to be. 20-30 runs more would have been good, KL and Kohli were stitching a good partnership and we were looking at 270-280 but we kept losing wickets. When you have 240 on the board, you want to take wickets but credit to Head and Labuschagne who stitched together a big partnership and put us completely out of the game. We tried everything we could but I feel wicket got slightly better to bat under lights. Don't want to give that as an excuse. We knew under lights it would be slightly better to bat, but don't want to give that as an excuse. We didn't put enough runs on the board. With the seamers upfront, we took those 3 wickets and another wicket there, we could open up the game. Credit to those two guys in the middle for stitching an outstanding partnership," Rohit said.

Virat Kohli won the title of Player of the Tournament in 2023. Check out all the season details here: https://www.crictracker.com/world-cup-winners-and-runners-list/

The crowd started booing Richard Kettleborough as soon as his name was announced to collect his medal during the presentation ceremony. He gave not-out to one of the decisions but Rohit Sharma countered it. However, it later came out as Umpires' Call which frustrated the home fans.

"(On winning shot) Bit of a slog but it feels amazing, we were all excited when it got back down to 20 runs. I resigned myself to the fact that I wouldn’t have to bat like 2015, but obviously Heady got out and I had to go out there and finish the job. It is a bit different when you see Head take on Bumrah, I got a taste of my own medicine. Head was phenomenal and Marnus was second to none. It was an unbelievable partnership," Marsh said.

"Our bowlers were fantastic, they set the tone from ball one. The fielding supported that. To bowl India out for 240 in a final is absolutely exceptional. There was a bit of nervous energy in the change room. We kept changing places. But that was a brilliant partnership between Marnus (Labuschagne) and Trav (Head). What a comeback that was from Head, especially after coming back from injury, that was fantastic," Warner said.

"Oh mate! What we've achieved today is unbelievable, the best achievement I have been part of. To come to India. They were 10 from 10 with one to play with. They (India) have been unbelievable. Our bowlers have been sensational and Travis put on a hell of a show. I know I am a man of faith and believe in God. How things have panned out for me, unbelievable. I am lost for words. Very thankful to the coaches for sticking with me. To play 19 games straight from South Africa. big thanks to God for that," Marnus said.

"He (Cummins) was phenomenal, he's been phenomenal all tournament in his decision making, his leadership. At times, he had to step up with the ball when it's been a bit flat. Capped off an unbelievable eight weeks for this group. I haven't got any words left. Between Pat, Ron (Andrew McDonald) and all our coaching staff, all our players across formats, it's been an incredible winter. I don't think you could write a script to top the win that we've had. To win a World Cup in India, it's been a fantastic eight weeks . Bloody successful and bloody enjoyable," Starc said.

"Incredible feeling! Atmosphere was amazing today. Great performance from the team. The bowlers set the tone, fielding was great. Travis Head - the show he put on was incredible. Took the game on and Marnus played another unbelievable knock and played a great supporting role. Wasn't the ideal start for us (with bat) but we had the belief and we have got a good group of players. We had a poor start and then had to get into the top four - Australia typically plays well in those moments. It has been a pretty big year for us winning the Test championship and this. Yeah, it was pretty good fun," Smith said.

Legendary batter Virat Kohli was on the verge of a breakdown as India lost the ODI World Cup final against Australia in Ahmedabad. He hides his face with the cap before going back to the dressing room.

Rohit Sharma's wife Ritika Sajdeh was spotted in tears after India's defeat at the hands of Australia in the ODI World Cup final. Rohit too was seen broken down after the match.

India skipper Rohit Sharma breaks down to tears after India's heartbreaking defeat to India in the ODI World Cup final in Ahmedabad. Mohammed Siraj too was spotted crying as KL Rahul, and Jasprit Bumrah calmed him down.

AUSTRALIA DEFEATED INDIA BY SIX WICKETS TO LIFT YET ANOTHER ODI WORLD CUP! PAT CUMMINS SILENCED 1.4 BILLION PEOPLE LIKE HE SAID!

Mohammed Siraj picks up the wicket of Travis Head as he departs after scoring 137 runs. Australia are welcoming him with a bright smile!

Australia are 231/3 after 42 overs.

Australia are 230/3

Brilliant knock from Marnus Labuschagne on the night of the final. INCREDIBLE!

Australia are 218/3 after 39 overs.

Australia are 214/3 after 38 overs. 27 runs required.

Australia are 204/3 after 37 overs.

Australia are 195/3 after 36 overs. 46 runs needed to win!

Australia are 192/3 after 35th over!

Australia are 185/3 after 34 overs. 56 runs needed to win!

WHAT A KNOCK FROM TRAVIS HEAD! Hits a brilliant century under pressure as the crowd applauds him! 100* off 95 deliveries

Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi has arrived at the stadium to watch the final of the ODI World Cup 2023. Home Minister Amit Shah is also present in the stadium.

Jasprit Bumrah dislodged the bells in frustration as Australia batters are in full control of the match. The match is slipping away from the hands of India and none of the players look motivated enough.

Australia are 172/3 after 32 overs.

Australia are 170/3 after 31 overs.

Australia are 167/3 after 30 overs.

Australia are 165/3 after 29 overs. It's just a matter of time for Australia!

Another massive over for Australia. 14 runs off it. India are absolutely out of the contest. Australia are 162/3 after 28 overs.

Australia are 144/3 after 26 overs. Indian bowlers are slowly losing confidence.

Great over for Australia as they are 135/3 after 25 overs. Death bells ringing for India!

Another good over for Australia. 127/3 after 24 overs.

No problem for Australia whatsoever. Rotating strike and getting close to the target. Brilliant batting as they are 122/3 after 23 overs.

Australia are 117/3 after 22 overs.

Back-to-back half-centuries for Travis Head. Brilliant knock under pressure. Australia are at the driver's seat and only a miracle can save India!

Australia are 110/3 after 21 overs. 

Cautious approach continues for Australia. They can afford it as plenty of overs left. 104/3 after 20 overs.

Australia are 99/3 after 19 overs. 50-run partnership came up between Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne. Head, on the other hand, is nearing another half-century.

18 overs gone, Australia are 95/3

Australia are 93/3 after 17 overs. They are in pole position to get the job done.

Australia are 86/3 after 16 overs. Travis Head keeps Australia in the hunt.

Four runs in the over as Australia are 78/3 after 15 overs.

Australia are 74/3 after 14 overs.

Australia are 70/3 after 13 overs. Tight situation. India need wickets as Australia have a long tail!

Australia are 68/3 after 12 overs. Good first over from Kuldeep Yadav.

Australia are 65/3

Virat Kohli is giving a death stare to Marnus Labuschagne as India are on top with the ball! He is sledging and is absolutely pumped up in the middle.

Ranveer Singh is elated in the stands following India's brilliant start with the ball. 

Australia are 60/3 after the first ten overs. They need 181 runs more to win!

Virat Kohli welcomes Marnus Labuschagne with a bit of sledging. India are on top at the moment and the 35-year-old is pumped up as usual. 

Mitchell Marsh winks at KL Rahul before going back to the pavilion. The top-order batter hit 15 runs but couldn't capitalise his start.

High-quality bowling from Mohammed Shami. Bowls a maiden as Australia are 47/3 after eight overs.

Jasprit Bumrah picks up his second wicket. WHAT A START FOR INDIA! Steven Smith departs for four runs. LBW! Australia are 47/3 after seven overs.

Good over from Mohammed Shami as Australia are 42/2 after six overs.

Comeback for India in the fifth over as Jasprit Bumrah bowls a maiden over. Australia are 41/2

Jasprit Bumrah picks up the important wicket of Mitchell Marsh, who departed for 15 runs. KL Rahul picks up an easy catch as the crowd is back to its feat. Australia are 41/2

Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan was delighted with Mohammed Shami's wicket in his first over. However, India need more of that to win the game.

Another expensive over. Australia are 41/1 after four overs. 

Mitchell Marsh silences the crowd with a powerful six off Mohammed Shami. Australia are cruising!

Incredible over from Jasprit Bumrah as only one run came off in the third over. Australia are 29/1 after three overs.

Another massive over for Australia as they are 28/1 after two overs. India desperately need wickets!

MOHAMMED SHAMI STRIKES! David Warner departs after scoring seven runs. IT's Shami again who gave the breakthrough. Virat Kohli picks up a good catch and is absolutely pumped up!

15 runs came off in the first over. Perfect start for the Kangaroos as the stadium is dead quite yet again!

Travis Head drives and drives well to pick up a boundary. Cracker of a start for Australia!

The ball swung as a miscommunication between Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill in the slips saw the ball run to the fence. Four to start with!

David Warner opens alongside Travis Head. Jaspreet Bumrah has been handed the new ball. Enjoy boys!

"You can always plan for things, the way we contributed with the ball is fantastic first up and now out there (need to do the job) with the bat. There is not a whole heap of help for the seam bowlers and swing bowlers, was trying to do a few different things, vary the pace a little bit. Patty (Cummins) and Josh (Hazlewood) were outstanding and obviously a little bit of reverse at the back end. Hopefully we restricted them to enough (runs). We bowled second here against England and it was a little dewy, the wicket (today) is a little bit dry and hopefully the dew comes in and we don't see any reverse in the second innings, not an easy wicket to bat on, the easiest time to bat perhaps is against the hard new ball and there are runs to be scored and it is not going to be easy, but it is what you ask for, it is a world cup final. What more can you ask for!" Starc said.

India finished their innings on 240 runs. Australia need 241 runs to win their sixth ODI World Cup. THE CHASE IS ON!

India are 232/9 after 49 overs. How many more can they get in the final over?

India are 227/9 after 48 overs.

Suryakumar Yadav departs after scoring 18 runs. Australia are all over India as Hazlewood picks another. 226/9 after 47.3 overs.

India are 223/8 after 47 overs.

India are 221/8 after 46 overs.

Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh, who is in attendance at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad for the finals of the ODI World Cup, asks the spectators to calm down after India's poor performance with the bat so far.

Adam Zampa picks up the wicket of Jasprit Bumrah. The crowd is stunned as India are 214/8

Mohammed Shami departs after scoring six runs. Mitchell Starc strikes again as India are 211/7

India are 211/6 after 43 overs.

India are 207/6 after 42 overs.

KL Rahl departs after scoring 66 runs. A feather touch and an easy picking for stumper Josh Inglis. Mitchell Starc strikes as Athiya Shetty in the stands is in disbelief. Misery continues for the Men in Blue as they are 203/6

Three runs off the over as India are 200/5

India are 197/5 after 40 overs.

Finally a boundary for India. Nine runs off the over as India are 192/5 after 39 overs.

India are 182/5 after 38 overs.

India are 179/5

Well, that was quick. Jadeja nicked on the very next delivery as Josh Hazlewood strikes. India are 178/5 as Jadeja goes for nine runs. India in deep, deep trouble!

Pat Cummins called for DRS for a possible DRS but it's a flat line on the replay. Jadeja survives!

A significant knock from KL Rahul under pressure. His wife Athiya Shetty appreciates from the stands as India now need something special from him towards the fag end of the innings. India are 173/4 after 35 overs.

India are 169/4 after 34 overs.

India are 165/4 after 33 overs.

India are 162/4 after 32 overs.

India are 157/4 after 31 overs.

India are 152/4

Virat Kohli departs after scoring 54 runs. Pat Cummins strikes as well as Kohli wanted to block the bouncer but it dropped and hit the stumps. It is a massive wicket for Australia as Kohli was stunned as he couldn't believe it. India are 148/4

End of the 28th over as India are 146/3

Finally a boundary for team India as they are 142/3 after 27 overs.

India are 135/3 after 26 overs.

Yet another half-century for King Kohli. Takes a single to reach to the landmark. India need more from him tonight!

Three runs off the over as India are 131/3 after 25 overs.

India are 128/4 after 24 overs.

India are 125/3 after 23 overs.

Two runs off Travis Head's over as India are 121/3 after 22 overs.

End of the 21st over, India are 119/3

Multiple celebrities like Shah Rukh Kahn, Asha Bhosle, and Anushka Sharma are present in Ahmedabad for the final of the ODI World Cup. Famous spiritual leader Sadhguru is also present along with legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and other BCCI officials.

Six singles in the over as India are 113/1 after 19 overs.

Another brilliant over for Australia. Just three runs off it as India are 106/3 after 18 overs.

Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan has reached the Narendra Modi Stadium to watch the ODI World Cup final between India and Australia. The KKR owner comes occasionally during IPL but this is for the first time he's attending India's match this year.

Virat Kohli and KL Rahul are extremely cautious now. 17 overs gone, India are 104/3

Four singles in the over as India are 101/3 after 16 overs. Time for drinks!

India are 97/3 after 15 overs.

14 overs gone, India are 94/3

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma was extremely disappointed following his early dismissal in the final against Australia. The 36-year-old went back after scoring 47 runs as India are in a bit of bother at the moment.

India are 89/3 after 13 overs.

Adam Zampa gives away five runs in his first over as India are 87/3 after 12 overs.

India are 82/3 after 11 overs.

Shreyas Iyer departs after scoring four runs. Pat Cummins strikes as a thin edge got the better of Iyer. Massive wicket for Australia as India are 81/3

Shreyas Iyer finishes the over with a boundary. India are 80/2 after the first powerplay!

Rohit Sharma departs after scoring 47 runs. Glenn Maxwell strikes at an important time. Travis Head picks up an incredible catch. India are 76/2

Rohit Sharma walks down the track and launches it out of the ground. GIGANTIC!

Pat Cummins gives away five runs in his first over as India are 66/1 after nine overs.

Seven runs came off in Glenn Maxwell's first over. India are 61/1 after eight overs.

14 runs off Mitchell Starc's over. Massive over for the Men in Blue. India are 54/1 after seven overs.

Three boundaries on the trot from the King! Starc gave width and he launched it from the mid-on region. UNSTOPPABLE!

Virat Kohli places the ball well through point to pick up a boundary. HIGH-QUALITY BATTING!

Virat Kohli opens his arms to pick up a four. The ball was up in the air but the fielder was far away. 

India are 40/1 after six overs.

Rohit Sharma finishes the over with a cracking six over mid-on. He's in sensational form. End of the fifth over, India are 37/1

Mitchell Starc picks up the important wicket of Shubman Gill. The youngster was required to have patience but didn't as he walks back after scoring four runs. India are 30/1

Rohit Sharma hits 10 runs in the final two delivery of Hazlewood's second over. SHARMA MEANS BUSINESS TONIGHT! India are 30/0 after four overs.

Rohit Sharma pulls and pulls well this time as the ball easily clears the fence. Required a lot of power and that's something Sharma possesses. 

Hazlewood bowls a short ball. Rohit pulled but didn't carry to Travis Head. He gave his more than 100% but the ball didn't travel.

Five runs off Mitchell Stac's second over as India are 18/0 after three overs.

Shubman Gill survives. The ball just drops in front of Mitchell Marsh in the first slip. Mitchell Starc can't believe it!

Josh Hazlewood makes a strong comeback after the two boundaries. 10 runs off the over as Australia are 13/0 after two overs.

The intent is clear. Back-to-back boundaries for Rohit Sharma. Just flicks to pick up a boundary!

Rohit Sharma dances down the track and hits a cover drive to pick a four. The ball runs down to the fence. WHAT A SHOT!

Australia have been brilliant in the field so far. Three runs in the first over as the yellow camp will be happy with the start!

Rohit Sharma drives from the point region as Travis Head made a good save. Only a double but first runs on board for the Men in Blue.

The ball hit the pads of Rohit Sharma but it was too wide. Starc appealed for long but didn't ask to review it. Dot to start with.

Skipper Rohit Sharma opens alongside Shubman Gill while Mitchell Starc has been handed the leather. LET'S FREAKING GO!

Australia to sing first, followed by India.

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar gifted Virat Kohli with a signed jersey of his ahead of the marquee final in Ahmedabad. Will this bring good luck to the team? 

Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj

Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis (wk), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (c), Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

"I would have batted first. Looks a good pitch, big game, put runs on the board. It's going to be amazing, everytime we play here, the crowd come out in large numbers. The biggest occasion in the cricketing event. We have to stay nice and calm. It's a dream come true to be captaining the team in the final. I know what lies in front of us. We need to play well and get the result. You got to make the right decisions on the field. That's something we've done consistently in the last 10 games. We are playing the same team," Rohit said.

"We are gonna have a bowl first. Looks like a dry wicket. Dew is a factor. It gets better to bat on. Tough start to the tournament, haven't really put a foot wrong ever since. It's all set up perfectly. We've played these guys a lot. Same team as the semi-final," Cummis said.

India skipper Rohit Sharma confirmed that they will not be making any changes to the winning squad.

Australia skipper Pat Cummins confirmed that they are playing same XI.

Australia have won the toss and decided to bowl first.

Looks like it was a last-minute decision for Mohammed Siraj to continue in the playing XI. That confirms that Ravichandran Ashwin will miss the game.

"Pitch number five. Same wicket that was used for India vs Pakistan. It's different from that one because it's been left open for quite a long time. It looks very dry, not much rolling. Looks patchy especially in the areas where spinners will land the ball. I expect it to turn a bit. Dew is uncontrollable. If there's no dew, you could be in trouble. Batting first, getting runs on the board is premium. But India won't be too bothered either way," reckons Ravi Shastri and Matthew Hayden.

Ravichandran Ashwin is warming up and might end up featuring in the playing XI. The veteran off-spinner played only one match in the ODI World Cup 2023, and that was against Australia in their opening game. Hence, the Men in Blue can once again rely on the shoulders of Ashwin on the night of the finals. 

19th November 2023, one of the biggest days in the history of Indian cricket is finally upon us! 20 years down the line, India suffered a heartbreaking defeat at the hands of Australia in the 2003 ODI World Cup, can Rohit Sharma-led side avenge that or the Aussies will once again humble the Men in Blue? The clock is ticking, the fans are buzzing and India is waiting!