WTC Final: Match Report - Australia Win The World Test Championship As India Suffer Yet Another Heartbreak In ICC Event

Last Update on: June 11th, 2023 at 05:32 pm

WTC Final: Match Report – Australia thrashed India by a massive margin of 209 runs in the final of the ICC World Test Championship at the Oval to become the champions in the longest format of the game.

WTC Final: India vs Australia

Australia emerged triumphant, adding the elusive silverware to their already brimming trophy cabinet with a comprehensive victory at the Oval. While the Australians were widely favored to win, India held a glimmer of hope as the final day commenced. The pitch offered no significant challenges, and India’s batsmen seemed unperturbed in the opening half-hour.

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However, the match took a decisive turn when Kohli, in a moment of recklessness, chased a wide delivery outside off and succumbed to a sensational catch by Smith at second slip. The momentum shifted irreversibly as Boland seized the opportunity and swiftly dismissed Jadeja in the very same over. From then on, the game was a one-sided affair.

Despite Starc proving expensive, he managed to dismiss India’s top run-scorer in the Test, exerting further pressure on the visitors. The Indian tailenders struggled to withstand the relentless assault, with Lyon, hailed as Australia’s greatest offspinner, claiming a four-wicket haul to wrap up the innings.

Having been asked to bat first, Australia weathered the initial storm and assumed a commanding position. India, playing catch-up throughout the Test, failed to convert promising starts into substantial scores. Amidst the unfolding drama, Head’s remarkable knock in the first innings emerged as the defining moment of the final.

In the end, Australia’s victory was never in doubt as they displayed their dominance and proved themselves worthy of the trophy. The match showcased their superior skills and strategic acumen, leaving India chasing shadows. With this resounding win, Australia further solidified their status as a cricketing powerhouse and added another glorious chapter to their storied cricket history.

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The winning moment 🤩#WTC23 | #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/nmZwWOsLm2
— ICC (@ICC) June 11, 2023

WTC Final: India vs Australia – Match Scorecard

India won the toss and elected to bowl first.

Australia: 469/10 (121.3 overs) 1st Innings
Travis Head 163 (174), Steve Smith 121 (268)
Mohammed Siraj 4-108-28.3-4, Shardul Thakur 2-83-23-4

India: 296/10 (69.4 overs) 1st Innings
Ajinkya Rahane 89 (129), Shardul Thakur 51 (109)
Pat Cummins 3-83-20-2, Cameron Green 2-44-12-1

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Australia: 270/8 (83.4 overs) 2nd Innings Declared
Alex Carey 66* (105), Marnus Labuschagne 41 (126)
Ravindra Jadeja 3-58-23-4, Mohammed Shami 2-39-16.3-6

India: 234/10 (63.3 overs) 2nd Innings
Virat Kohli 49 (79), Ajinkya Rahane 46 (108)
Nathan Lyon 4-41-15.3-2, Scott Boland 3-46-16-2

Australia defeat India by 209 runs.