Watch: In the Cricket World Cup 2023 Final, Travis Head’s stunning strike ends Rohit Sharma’s explosive innings

The captain of the Indian cricket team, Rohit Sharma, appeared to be in perfect form, but Travis Head’s amazing catch ended his spectacular innings during Sunday’s Cricket World Cup 2023 final between Australia and India at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. With the assistance of four fours and three sixes, Rohit smashed 47 in 31 deliveries against the Australian spinners, looking entirely in control. He did, however, miscue a shot off of Glenn Maxwell in the tenth over of the match, and Head, who was fielding at cover-point, appeared to have a difficult chance. Running towards the ball, the Australian fielder covered a lot of territory before making an incredible catch that gave Australia a significant lead.

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After winning the toss, Australia’s captain Pat Cummins decided to field first.

For the match in the largest cricket stadium in the world, both sides are unaltered as Australia competes for a sixth championship in the eighth final. India won the World Cup twice: first at home in 1983 and once more in 2011.

India, led by Rohit Sharma, have won all ten of their tournament matches and are keeping the winning lineup from their Wednesday, 70-run victory over New Zealand in the semi-finals in Mumbai.

If he had won the toss, Rohit claimed he would have chosen to bat first.

“Let’s put some runs on the board, it’s a big game, I would have batted first,” Rohit exclaimed to the boisterous crowd. It’s going to be incredible. the largest cricket event in terms of scope. We must remain composed and finish the task at hand.”

The hosts hope to win their first world championship since winning the Champions Trophy in 2013. fiery red Following his historic 50th ODI century in the semifinals, where he eclipsed fellow countryman Sachin Tendulkar’s 49 tons, Virat Kohli tops the tournament batting table with 711 runs.

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Mohammed Shami, a fast bowler, leads the bowling chart with 23 wickets in six games.

The same squad that defeated South Africa by three wickets in a suspenseful semi-final in Kolkata on Thursday was named by Cummins. They started the group stage with losses to South Africa by 134 runs and India by six wickets before going on an eight-game winning streak.

“We intended to bowl first since it seemed like a bit of a dry wicket. One element is dew, and Cummins noted that it is very dewy at this location at night.

“I’ve been quite pleased with the team. They had a difficult beginning to the competition, but they haven’t faltered since.”

In Johannesburg during the 2003 World Cup final, Australia crushed India.