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Aaron Finch Picks 'Difference Maker' For Australia In WTC Final. It's Not India's Batting Failure

Former Australia white-ball skipper Aaron Finch believes the 285-run first innings partnership between Steve Smith and Travis Head made the difference in the World Test Championship final against India at The Oval. India finished runners-up for the second consecutive time in the WTC final as Australia clinched the mace with a massive 209-run win on Sunday. India had lost the inaugural edition of WTC final to New Zealand.

Video: On Live TV, Sunil Gavaskar Loses It When Asked About Virat Kohli's Dismissal

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar came down hard on Virat Kohli following Team India's humiliating loss to Australia in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final on Sunday. Kohli could only add five runs to his overnight score of 44 as Scott Boland sparked Team India's batting collapse. Boland exploited Kohli's Achilles heel as he lured him to play a cover drive. On any other day, Kohli would have opted to play against the shot but this time he couldn't control his desire to play his beloved shot. He went for the shot but only found a thick edge towards the slip, Steve Smith dived low to his right to take a stunning catch.

'Game Was Totally Even If You Take...': BCCI President Roger Binny's Big Statement On WTC Final

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Roger Binny believes that India lost the World Test Championship final on the first day after Steve Smith and Travis Head set the tone of the game with their 285-run partnership. Australia completed the list of ICC accolades after defeating India in the WTC 2023 final by 209 runs. Australia took the opportunities that were present in front of them which allowed them to take firm control over the game.

India were chasing lost cause in WTC final after day two collapse

LONDON : When Mohammed Shami asked for a DRS review on an lbw decision with India nine men down and 212 runs short of their victory target in the World Test Championship final against Australia, even die-hard fans could be forgiven for wondering why he bothered.

Anushka Sharma's Stunned Expression After Virat Kohli's Dismissal Is All Of Us

Virat Kohli looked in sublime touch on Day 5 of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final between India and Australia at The Oval but the star India batter fell just one run short of a well-deserved half-century. It took a spectacular catch from Steve Smith at the slips to put an end to Kohli's innings as he fell for Scott Boland's ploy to dismiss him. Boland kept bowling a slightly off-stump line to him and Kohli finally ended up edging a wide delivery to Smith at third slip. The dismissal left all India fans shocked as it was a crucial wicket with respect to the game and his wife Anushka Sharma's reaction went viral on social media.

Dominant Australia thrash India to seal World Test Championship

Australia swiftly ended any hopes of a record-breaking India win to seal victory by 209 runs in the World Test Championship final at The Oval on Sunday.

"Didn't Apply Ourselves...": Rohit Sharma's Brutal Verdict On WTC Final Loss

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma made it clear that the batter were not able to perform well at The Oval and they failed to show promise at the World Test Championship (WTC) Final against Australia on Sunday. India had eight batters with scores between 40 and 49 but most of them were not able to convert it into a big innings. It proved to be costly for the Rohit-led side as they were beaten comprehensively in the summit clash. The India skipper added that the bowlers did have plans against Steve Smith and Travis Head but there did not work and that proved to be a turning point.

Boland sparks India collapse as Australia win World Test Championship final

India, set a record 444 to win, resumed on 164-3.

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Aaron Finch Picks 'Difference Maker' For Australia In WTC Final. It's Not India's Batting Failure

Video: On Live TV, Sunil Gavaskar Loses It When Asked About Virat Kohli's Dismissal

'Game Was Totally Even If You Take...': BCCI President Roger Binny's Big Statement On WTC Final

India were chasing lost cause in WTC final after day two collapse

Anushka Sharma's Stunned Expression After Virat Kohli's Dismissal Is All Of Us

Dominant Australia thrash India to seal World Test Championship

"Didn't Apply Ourselves...": Rohit Sharma's Brutal Verdict On WTC Final Loss

Boland sparks India collapse as Australia win World Test Championship final