Team India Players Emotional After Defeat To Australia In WC

Team India faced defeat in the final of the ODI World Cup 2023 as Australia triumphed over Team India by six wickets, securing their sixth ODI World Cup title. Simultaneously, Team India missed the opportunity to end their decade-long drought of ICC Trophy victories. Despite a brilliant performance throughout the tournament and reaching the finals undefeated, the loss in the title match left both fans and players heartbroken.

Australia Defeated Team India By 6 Wickets In WC23 Final

Team India got heart breaking defeat in the final against Australia, a wave of dejection swept through the players. Captain Rohit Sharma and Mohammed Siraj, unable to contain their emotions, shed tears. Rohit hastily made his way to the dressing room, while Jasprit Bumrah was observed consoling Siraj. Virat Kohli, too, displayed deep disappointment. The players’ wives and fans found themselves unable to hold back tears.

Mohammad Siraj Crying 😭😭😭 #siraj #INDvsAUS #Worlds2023 #mohammdsiraj pic.twitter.com/Czuk4Gv6TZ
— Mr. M19 (@MudduS) November 19, 2023

Australia’s captain, Pat Cummins, won the toss and opted to bowl. The Indian team posted a total of 240 runs in 50 overs. Australia chased down the target, scoring 241 runs for four wickets in 43 overs. Travis Head’s match-winning inning of 141 runs for the Kangaroo team, along with Marnus Labuschagne’s unbeaten 58, sealed the victory. Mitchell Marsh scored 15 runs, David Warner seven, Steve Smith four, and Glenn Maxwell contributed two unbeaten runs.

Nothing is more painful than watching tears in Rohit Sharma eyes again after 2019 CWC!

#INDvsAUS #RohitSharma #INDvsAUSFinal pic.twitter.com/shA95pQG46
— Saurabh Singh (@100rabhsingh781) November 19, 2023

Australia clinched their sixth world champion title, dashing India’s hopes of securing the trophy for the third time. Despite winning 10 consecutive matches in the tournament, the team fell short in the 11th match. This marks India’s second defeat in a final against Australia, with the previous one occurring in 2003 under the captaincy of Ricky Ponting.