Australia have reached ‘pinnacle’ with sixth World Cup win, says Pat Cummins

Australia overcome India by six wickets in Ahmedabad finalCummins: ‘These are moments you remember all your life’

Pat Cummins spoke of reaching the “pinnacle” of cricket after Australia claimed their sixth men’s World Cup title and, with it, broke the hearts of a nation.

India had cruised into the final of this home World Cup as favourites, a searing run of 10 straight wins leading most observers to believe the trophy would be theirs for a third time. With a crowd of 92,453 in attendance on the day, all but a handful willing them on, all that was needed was another slick performance to match the expectations.

Instead, an Australian side that began their campaign with two defeats and few such predictions offered a reminder of their historic pedigree in the tournament. Cummins marshalled his troops superbly to see India bowled out for 240 in 50 overs, before Travis Head’s barnstorming 137 from 120 balls wrapped up a famous six-wicket triumph.

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