Australia earn Cricket World Cup glory as Travis Head ton spoils India’s party

Ahmedabad: Australia (241-4) beat India (240) by six wicketsAustralia claim their sixth 50-over title with ruthless display

Australia won their sixth men’s 50-over World Cup title and spoiled India’s party in Ahmedabad as Travis Head’s superb century capped a ruthless display in the final.

Set a modest target of 241 to win after a ruthless bowling display, Australia were rocked early on as David Warner was caught by Virat Kohli off Mohammed Shami’s bowling for just seven. A packed, partisan crowd were jubilant when Jaspreet Bumrah dismissed Mitchell Marsh (15) and Steve Smith (four) in quick succession.

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