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"Feel Sad And Empty": Fans React As Australia End India's World Cup 2023 Title Dream

India's six-wicket loss to Australia in the final of the Cricket World Cup in Ahmedabad on Sunday left tens of thousands of fans heartbroken and in frantic search of a new plan for the night ahead. Having braved the long, colourful and festive queues for hours early Sunday to get into the ground, many started leaving the stadium in droves by the 35th over of Australia's chase as the result became obvious. The grand 132,000-seat arena is the world's biggest cricket ground and named after Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

From Virat Kohli's 50th ODI Ton To Timed Out Controversy: Top 10 Moments Of Cricket World Cup 2023

After 46 days and 48 matches, huge totals, shock wins, heartbreaking losses, records and controversies, the Cricket World Cup ended on Sunday. Australia beat hosts India to earn a sixth one-day international title. Opener Travis Head starred during the final in Ahmedabad on Sunday by hitting a sparkling 137 off 120 deliveries, powering Australia to a convincing six-wicket win. Head joined Ricky Ponting and Gilchrist as the third Australian to score a century in a men's World Cup final. Let's have a look at 10 highlights from the 2023 tournament:

India vs Australia: Rohit Sharma Scripts Huge World Cup Record With Brisk Knock In Final

India captain Rohit Sharma got the team off to another quick start, this time in the Cricket World Cup final against Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Rohit breezed his way to a 31-ball 47, smashing four fours and three sixes. He was dismissed by Glenn Maxwell in the 10th over. With his knock, Rohit took his tally of runs in the tournament to 597 in 11 matches., thus becoming the highest-scoring skipper in a single edition of the World Cup.

Pics: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Dejected As India Suffer Bitter World Cup Final Defeat

The Indian cricket team's dream of winning the Cricket World Cup 2023 for the third time in its history ended on a sour note, as Australia secured a comfortable victory in the final, lifting the coveted trophy for the 6th time in their history. India, who were unbeaten in the tournament until the final, couldn't produce the same magic in the summit clash, leaving the players on the field shattered and heartbroken. Mohammed Siraj couldn't control his tears as Australia hit the winning runs while the likes of KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Mohammed Shami, and others were dejected.

"One Of The Finest Victories In Our Sporting History": Adam Gilchrist On Australia's World Cup Triumph

Former star batter Adam Gilchrist on Monday rated Australia's World Cup triumph as one of his country's "finest" cricket wins after they beat hosts India to earn a sixth one-day international title. Opener Travis Head starred during the final in Ahmedabad on Sunday by hitting a sparkling 137 off 120 deliveries, powering Australia to a convincing six-wicket win. Head joined Ricky Ponting and Gilchrist as the third Australian to score a century in a men's World Cup final.

Anushka Sharma Hugs Heartbroken Virat Kohli After World Cup Final Defeat, Picture Goes Viral

Just like every member of the Indian team and millions of fans across the globe, Virat Kohli was shattered after Australia emerged triumphant in the Cricket World Cup 2023 final. Kohli, who was named the player of the tournament for his stupendous run with the bat, ended the tournament as the top-scoring batter but that wasn't enough for him to get his hands on the trophy. After Travis Head inspired Australia to a comfortable win, Kohli met his wife Anushka Sharma who was in the stands.

"To Be Honest, I Am Not...": Rahul Dravid On His Future As Team India Head Coach

Spent emotionally after enduring a heartbreaking World Cup final defeat, India head coach Rahul Dravid needs time to reflect on his future with the national team even as his two-year contract ended on Sunday. India lost the World Cup title clash to Australia by six wickets and with this assignment, 'Mr Dependable's contract with the BCCI has ended officially. The issue has not yet come up for discussion within the BCCI even though Dravid has guided the team to two ICC tournament finals and one semi-final in his two-year stint.

'Selfless' Rohit Sharma Wins Hearts Despite India's Bitter World Cup Final Defeat To Australia

India captain Rohit Sharma got the team off to another quick start with his brilliant performance at the top of the batting order. Rohit struck a brilliant 31-ball 47 in the World Cup final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, setting the platform for the middle-order before being dismsised by Glenn Maxwell. Though Rohit didn't go on to convert his start into a big score, failing to even record a half-century, he did win the hearts of fans and some former cricketers with his pyrotechniques, albeit in a losing cause.

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"Feel Sad And Empty": Fans React As Australia End India's World Cup 2023 Title Dream

From Virat Kohli's 50th ODI Ton To Timed Out Controversy: Top 10 Moments Of Cricket World Cup 2023

India vs Australia: Rohit Sharma Scripts Huge World Cup Record With Brisk Knock In Final

Pics: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Dejected As India Suffer Bitter World Cup Final Defeat

"One Of The Finest Victories In Our Sporting History": Adam Gilchrist On Australia's World Cup Triumph

Anushka Sharma Hugs Heartbroken Virat Kohli After World Cup Final Defeat, Picture Goes Viral

"To Be Honest, I Am Not...": Rahul Dravid On His Future As Team India Head Coach

'Selfless' Rohit Sharma Wins Hearts Despite India's Bitter World Cup Final Defeat To Australia