Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:57pm on 19 Nov 2023,Sunday Sports
In the much-anticipated World Cup 2023 final, India's hopes took a hit as they were bowled out for 240 in 50 overs by Australia. Despite commendable half-centuries from Virat Kohli (54 off 63) and KL Rahul (66 off 107), Australian bowlers displayed powerful bowling, restricting India to a challenging total. With Starc taking 3 wickets, Hazlewood and Cummins securing 2 each, and Maxwell and Zampa contributing with a wicket each, India faces an uphill battle. Rohit Sharma (47 off 31), Shreyas Iyer, and Shubman Gill's early exits added to the woes. The Australian attack, living up to expectations, disrupted India's rhythm. Former coach Ravi Shastri's caution about the pitch's slower nature seems to ring true as India aims to defend a modest total.
