Twitter Reactions: Australia clinch World Test Championship Final to prolong India's winless streak

Pat Cummins' Australia clinch the World Test Championship Final against India to deservedly crown themselves at the summit of red-ball cricket. The Aussies add the only missing silverware to their glorious trophy cabinet, becoming the only team to have won all four major ICC tournaments. It was Scott Boland's double-wicket over in the first hour of the play that led the foundation for Australia's resounding victory on the fifth day.

Rohit Sharma's men headed into the fifth and final day of the summit clash with their hopes firmly placed on the senior batting duo of Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane. But catastrophe struck for the Indians when former skipper Kohli's tendency to flirt with wide deliveries cost him dearly. He was sent back by a menacing Scott Boland after a stunning catch from Steve Smith at second slip.

The Asian Giants slipped further in the match after Boland got rid of star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja with a peach of a delivery for a duck in the very same over. The twin strikes punctured India's slim hopes of getting over the line in the WTC Final. Meanwhile, unperturbed by the two dismissals, Rahane kept the scoreboard ticking with some glorious shots.

Nathan Lyon runs riot after Scott Boland's sizzling opening spell

Wicketkeeper batter KS Bharat endured a stiff test from left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc as he was hit flush on the helmet by Starc's thunderbolt. A partnership was brewing between India's last recognised batting pair, reviving the hopes of the Indian fans to some extent at The Oval. However, much like Kohli, Rahane went fishing for a ball well outside the off stump, nicking the ball through to the keeper. 

Rahane's departure pretty much guaranteed Australia's maiden triumph in the competition as the result became a mere formality from thereon. Shardul Thakur was trapped plumb in front of the wicket by Nathan Lyon for a duck, while Umesh Yadav was sent packing by a nasty bouncer from Mitchell Starc. 

With wickets falling in clusters from the other end, KS Bharat chanced his arm against the veteran Australian spinner, only to depart after a wild slog. Indian speedster Mohammed Shami delayed the inevitable with a few eye-catching shots as Australia completed a comprehensive victory by dismissing Mohammed Siraj. 

There's something about Australia...they come with a built-in software of champions.
Congratulations on winning another tournament!

Tough luck for our #TeamIndia.#WTCFinals pic.twitter.com/9A1i12X6RW

— DK (@DineshKarthik) June 11, 2023

The perfect start to an English summer. Congratulations @CricketAus controlled the match from day one. #WTC2023 🏆

— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) June 11, 2023

Congratulations @patcummins30 💛💚
and @CricketAus for becoming World Test Champions 🙌🏽,
Now bring on the Ashes 👊🏽,
We might witness one of the best Ashes in the history 💭 #WorldTestChampionshipFinal #Champions #Australia #Ashes2023

— Fawad Ahmed (@bachaji23) June 11, 2023

Congratulations, Australia! 🇦🇺

A roaring victory in the ICC World Test Championship 2023 Final 🎉#WTC23 | #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/VE01bWheMQ

— ICC (@ICC) June 11, 2023

Well played and congratulations Australia on winning the WTC Title 👏🏽 They were the better team across 5 days and deserved the win! #WTCFinal2023 pic.twitter.com/dbx0ogUFQR

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) June 11, 2023

Great work to the Aussie side on winning the #WTC 🏆 Travis Head…well played & Smith doing what he does in England. Scoring runs for fun. Now to celebrate, then onto the #Ashes

— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) June 11, 2023

Australia aHead of the game after a third session on day one that saw 150 runs for no wicket off 34 overs. The Indian bowlers coming off a T20 tournament were short of long format fitness. That was the difference. #INDvAU

— Brad Hogg (@Brad_Hogg) June 11, 2023

The Aussies have been the best team over 2 yrs .. thoroughly deserved winners of the #WTC2023Final .. They are a very well oiled unit .. Now for the #Ashes .. Cannot wait for the next 7 weeks ..

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) June 11, 2023

Well done Aussie! Quality team from top to bottom. Well deserved👏

— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) June 11, 2023

Test to T20 is doable vice Versa is very hard especially for a Batsman hats off Ajinkya Rahane #WTC2023Final

— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) June 11, 2023

The winning moment 🤩#WTC23 | #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/nmZwWOsLm2

— ICC (@ICC) June 11, 2023

💔 TEAM INDIA FOREVER 🇮🇳

📷 Getty • #RohitSharma #ViratKohli #WTCFinal #WTC23 #INDvAUS #AUSvIND #TeamIndia #BharatArmy pic.twitter.com/c5fSlbef42

— The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy) June 11, 2023

A crushing blow in the WTC Final 💔

Congratulations to 🇦🇺, who were exceptional! 👏

Kudos to Team 🇮🇳 for the superb consistency in the last two years and making the final.
We'll rise, rebuild, and return to take the mace! 👊#PlayBold #TeamIndia #WTC23 #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/eBD7xqj8Ey

— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) June 11, 2023

A fantastic final, but 🇦🇺 take the honours!

Team 🇮🇳, we’re proud of you! 👏 #AavaDe | #AUSvIND | #WTC23 Final pic.twitter.com/yp7pZMWMov

— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) June 11, 2023

🏆 ICC World Test Championship
🏆 ICC Men's World Cup
🏆 ICC Men's T20 World Cup
🏆 ICC Champions Trophy
🏆 ICC Women's World Cup
🏆 ICC Women's T20 World Cup

Australia is the first nation to win all six major ICC tournaments.#WTC23 pic.twitter.com/XKOOZlnNhN

— Nic Savage (@nic_savage1) June 11, 2023

Great game of cricket congratulations @CricketAus for win the #WTC2023Final 🏆 and well played @BCCI boys. #WTC2023Final #INDvAUS

— Rahul Sharma (@ImRahulSharma3) June 11, 2023

A narrative will be created to put the blame on Indian bowling, but take out most of your ‘big-game’ losses it’s your famed batting that flops. Why are they engulfed with the fear of failure?
Time for accountability finally#IndvAus #WTCfinal

— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) June 11, 2023

Not a single fifty from the Indian Top 4 in both the WTC Finals.#INDvsAUS #WTCFinal pic.twitter.com/1m9j3RjCKB

— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) June 11, 2023