Opener Travis Head hit a glowing 137 to energy Australia to a record-extending sixth World Cup title with a convincing six-wicket win over India in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
Chasing a difficult 241 for victory within the last, Australia slipped to 47-Three earlier than the left-handed Head hit his second century of the event to steer the workforce dwelling with seven overs to spare.
Opener Travis Head hit a glowing 137 to energy Australia to a record-extending sixth World Cup title with a convincing six-wicket win over India in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
Chasing a difficult 241 for victory within the last, Australia slipped to 47-Three earlier than the left-handed Head hit his second century of the event to steer the workforce dwelling with seven overs to spare.
Head’s knock and his marathon stand of 192 with Marnus Labuschagne, unbeaten on 58, ended India’s dominant run of 10 unbeaten matches on the occasion.
Head fell after his 120-ball knock laced with 15 fours and 4 sixes earlier than Glenn Maxwell hit the profitable runs to set off wild celebrations within the Aussie camp.
“Just thrilled to be a part of it,” man-of-the-match Head informed Star Sports activities.
“It’s a lot better than seeing the World Cup on the couch at home (on his injury). I was a little bit nervous but Marnus played exceptionally well and soaked all the pressure.”
India’s possibilities of ending a world trophy drought since their 2013 Champions Trophy win went up in smoke as soon as Head received going with Labuschagne.
Head’s century was the seventh in a World Cup last and third by an Australian after Ricky Ponting (140 not out v India in 2003) and Adam Gilchrist (149 v Sri Lanka in 2007).
The bowlers arrange victory for an Australian facet that bounced again after two losses to win 9 in a row as Mitchell Starc (3-55) and Pat Cummins (2-34) helped bowl out India for 240.
India hit again when Mohammed Shami shared the brand new ball with Jasprit Bumrah and struck on his second supply to get David Warner caught behind for seven.
Nevertheless it was Bumrah’s double strike in fast succession that raised the roof as he had Mitchell Marsh caught behind for 15 and Steve Smith lbw for 4.
Head stood agency with Labuschagne for firm to thwart the Indian assault regardless of captain Rohit Sharma rotating his bowlers in a hunt for a breakthrough.
‘Unbelievable’ achievement
Head, who suffered a fractured hand in South Africa in September, was at risk of lacking the World Cup however Australia saved him within the squad till he was match to play.
He hit a match-winning century towards New Zealand within the workforce’s sixth league recreation and after a couple of low scores hit an attacking 62 in his workforce’s nervy three-wicket semi-final win over South Africa in Kolkata.
He turned India’s nemesis a second time this 12 months after his 163 proved decisive in Australia’s World Take a look at Championship triumph on the Oval in June.
Head reached his 100 in 95 balls and raised his bat to an applauding Australian dressing room.
“What we’ve achieved today is unbelievable,” mentioned Labuschagne.
“It’s the best achievement I’ve ever been part of. India have been the team of the tournament, but you know if you play your best cricket, you have a chance. Our bowlers were sensational and Travis put on one hell of a display,” he mentioned.
Warner mentioned, “Our bowlers were fantastic, they set the tone from ball one. The fielding supported that.”
Australia elected to discipline first and the gamers backed up Cummins’ choice with disciplined bowling and spectacular fielding.
Virat Kohli and KL Rahul hit 54 and 66 respectively after Rohit’s attacking 47 however the ball dominated the bat on a gradual, dry pitch.
Head took a shocking catch whereas operating again from cowl level to chop brief Rohit’s innings off spinner Maxwell.
Cummins bowled Kohli, who ended because the main batsman in event with 765 runs, to silence the group of 92,453 followers, who like the house workforce within the center had a forgettable day.
