Why did India lose the 2023 World Cup final?

India lost the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup final to Australia by six wickets. Some reasons for the loss include:

  • Pitch conditions: The pitch in Ahmedabad was slower and drier than usual. Australia used this to their advantage by bowling cutters.
  • Middle order: The middle order faltered.
  • Target: The target of 241 runs was below par.
  • Boundaries: India only managed four fours in the last 40 overs.
  • Batting: Australia's bowlers, led by Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins, consistently chipped away at India's batting lineup.
  • Partnership: Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne put together a 192-run partnership.

India did put up a brave fight in the second innings, with Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah getting rid of two of Australia's top batters in back-to-back overs.


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