Australia have been crowned the world champions after a comprehensive win over hosts India in Ahmedabad on Sunday. The Aussies broke a peculiar trend after 16 years by beating Rohit Sharma & Co, who had the home advantage behind them.
With the famous result at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Australia have now won the ODI World Cup on a record six occasions.
Put in to bat first, India were bowled out for 240 runs. Virat Kohli (54) and KL Rahul (66) scored half-centuries, but found it difficult to force the issue against a disciplined bowling attack on a sluggish surface.
In fact, India went without scoring a boundary for 97 balls in the middle, courtesy of a slowish pitch. Mitchell Starc bagged three wickets, while both Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins picked two each.
In response, Australia were carried by a heroic knock under pressure by Travis Head. The Southpaw scored a blistering knock of 137 runs, snuffing out any hope India might have had.
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What trend did Australia break after winning the ODI World Cup Final against India in India?
The past three ICC ODI World Cups had a common end to them. Let us remind you that India won the 2011 World Cup. Australia won the next edition in 2015, with England winning the 2019 tournament.
In fact, all three editions were won by the home team. Australia ensured that was not the case in 2023 as well.
| Year | Host Country | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 ODI World Cup | India | India |
| 2015 ODI World Cup | Australia | Australia |
| 2019 ODI World Cup | England | England |
| 2023 ODI World Cup | India | Australia |
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When and where is the next ODI World Cup?
The next (14th) edition of the ICC ODI World Cup will take place in 2027. The tournament is scheduled to be held in October and November 2027. South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia will jointly-hold the ODI World Cup 2027.
Will Australia defend their title, or will we see a different winner lifting the silverware in November 2027?
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