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[Saba Sports News] The Indian cricket team, along with their vast fan base, faced a shattering defeat in the ODI World Cup Final. Under Rohit Sharma’s leadership, the previously unbeaten Indian team couldn’t withstand Australia’s prowess at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
This defeat was particularly disheartening for Indian supporters, who had shown immense enthusiasm for their team. The players, having put in their utmost effort, were deeply affected by the loss. Rohit Sharma’s emotional response, captured in a viral video where he is seen breaking down while greeting the Australian players, epitomized the team’s disappointment.
Rohit had been a key figure in India’s campaign, embodying an aggressive cricketing approach. He started strong in the final, scoring 47 off 31 balls, but his dismissal by Maxwell marked a downturn for India. Despite a reasonable partnership between Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, India could only set a target of 240 runs.
Australia, initially facing some challenges in their chase, found their stride with Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne at the crease. As the pitch conditions improved, Australia took control, ultimately securing a comfortable six-wicket win with 42 balls remaining, thus claiming their sixth ODI World Cup title.