The Aussies displayed exceptional bowling prowess, restricting India to a below-par score of 240 on a challenging pitch in Ahmedabad. Australia efficiently chased down the target in 43 overs, securing a six-wicket win and their sixth 50-over World Cup title.
In the post-match display, Rohit Sharma openly acknowledged that the result did not go in India’s favour and admitted that the team was not good enough on the day. Expressing pride in the team’s efforts, Rohit highlighted the missed opportunity to score 20-30 runs more, emphasizing that they didn’t bat well enough.
“The result hasn’t gone our way, and we know that we were not good enough on the day. But I am proud of the team. Honestly, 20-30 runs (more) would’ve been good. We didn’t bat well enough. I thought when KL and Virat were batting, we were looking at 270-280 at that point, but we kept losing wickets,” shared Rohit, revealing the team’s initial batting aspirations.
Rohit credited the standout performance of Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne, who stitched together a monumental 192-run partnership for the fourth wicket, essentially putting the game out of reach for India. The duo’s resilience and skill were instrumental in Australia’s triumph.
“Australia stitched a big partnership after losing three wickets. With 240 on the board, we wanted early wickets, but credit to Travis Head and Marnus. They put us completely out of the game,” Rohit acknowledged, recognizing the opposition’s batting brilliance.
Addressing the conditions, Rohit Sharma noted that the wicket got better to bat under lights, dismissing it as an excuse for their poor showing. Despite the challenges faced, he refused to attribute the loss to external factors, showcasing a sportsmanlike attitude.
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“I thought the wicket got better to bat under lights. I mean, we knew it would be under lights, but I don’t want to give that as an excuse. But credit to those two guys (Head and Labuschagne) in the middle for stitching that big partnership for the Aussies,” remarked Rohit.
Rohit Sharma’s candid assessment of India’s performance in the World Cup final provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by the team. His acknowledgment of the opponent’s exceptional partnership and refusal to make excuses exemplify the spirit of sportsmanship in cricket.