The aftermath of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 final defeat remains palpable within Team India. The profound dismay surfaced after Australia clinched a decisive six-wicket triumph in a highly charged face-off at the bustling Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. KL Rahul, the formidable wicketkeeper-batsman, exhibited exceptional form throughout the World Cup, amassing 452 runs across 11 matches, boasting an impressive average of 75.33. Subsequently, in response to the World Cup’s conclusive loss, Rahul conveyed a succinct two-word message via Twitter: “Still hurts.”
The heart-wrenching nature of India’s six-wicket loss to Australia in the Cricket World Cup final on Sunday left ardent fans in profound sorrow.
Australia’s sixth ODI World Cup victory on Sunday terminated India’s dominant streak in their home-ground tournament, propelled by Travis Head’s stellar 137 runs in a low-scoring final at Ahmedabad.
A noteworthy 192-run partnership between Head and Marnus Labuschagne (58 not out) facilitated the chase of a 241-run target.
India’s 2023 ODI World Cup Journey
o India defeated Australia by 6 wickets in Chennai.
o India defeated Afghanistan by 8 wickets in New Delhi.
o India defeated Pakistan by 7 wickets in Ahmedabad.
o India defeated Bangladesh by 7 wickets in Pune.
o India defeated New Zealand by 4 wickets in Dharamsala.
o India defeated England by 100 runs in Lucknow.
o India defeated Sri Lanka by 302 runs in Mumbai.
o India defeated South Africa by 243 runs in Kolkata.
o India defeated The Netherlands by 160 runs in Bengaluru.
o Semifinal: India defeated New Zealand by 70 runs in Mumbai.
o Final: India suffered a defeat to Australia by six wickets in Ahmedabad.
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