ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Australia Beat India in Final at Ahmedabad — Australia's Record Sixth Title
The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 was the thirteenth edition of the ICC Cricket World Cup, hosted entirely by India and played from 5 October to 19 November 2023. Australia won their record sixth ODI World Cup title, defeating India by 6 wickets in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on 19 November 2023. India had gone unbeaten through 10 matches in the tournament before losing the final. Australia were 47 for 3 at one stage chasing 241, before Travis Head scored 137 off 120 balls — the decisive innings of the match. Virat Kohli was named Player of the Tournament for scoring 765 runs including 3 centuries. The match was watched by approximately 130,000 spectators — the largest crowd ever for a cricket match.
The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 was hosted entirely by India across 10 venues from 5 October to 19 November 2023. The format featured 10 teams in a round-robin group stage, with the top four progressing to the semi-finals. India were the outstanding team of the group stage, winning all 10 matches — defeating Pakistan, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and the other sides with consistent performances. Virat Kohli was the standout individual: 765 runs in 11 innings with 3 centuries and an average of 95.62. India's bowling was also formidable — Mohammed Shami took 24 wickets across the tournament.
Semi-Finals — India vs New Zealand, Australia vs South Africa
India defeated New Zealand by 70 runs in the first semi-final at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on 15 November. Virat Kohli scored 117 — his 50th ODI century — in a landmark moment. India scored 397 for 4; New Zealand were bowled out for 327. In the second semi-final, Australia defeated South Africa by 3 wickets at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. South Africa had scored 212; Australia chased it down with 5 balls to spare. David Warner (53) and Mitchell Starc's bowling (3/34) were Australia's key contributors.
The Final — Travis Head's 137 Wins It for Australia
The final was played on 19 November 2023 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad — the largest cricket stadium in the world — in front of approximately 130,000 spectators. India batted first and scored 240 for 9. Australia's chase appeared in trouble at 47 for 3, with all three of India's main batsmen — Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli — back in the pavilion. Travis Head, batting at number five, then produced one of the greatest innings in World Cup final history: 137 off 120 balls, with 15 fours and 4 sixes. He put on partnerships with Marnus Labuschagne (58) and Steve Smith (74*) to take Australia from 91 for 4 to victory with 42 balls to spare. Australia won by 6 wickets — their sixth ODI World Cup title, the most by any nation.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023?
Australia won the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, defeating India by 6 wickets in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on 19 November 2023. Travis Head scored 137 off 120 balls — the decisive innings. India had gone unbeaten through 10 matches in the tournament before the final. It was Australia's record sixth ODI World Cup title.
Who was Player of the Tournament at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023?
Virat Kohli was named Player of the Tournament at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 for scoring 765 runs in 11 innings with an average of 95.62 and 3 centuries — including his landmark 50th ODI century in the semi-final against New Zealand at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.