IND vs AUS World Cup Final 2023: Scorecard, Live Scores, Results

The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 final played between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on 19 November 2023 is considered one of the most prestigious matches in history.

The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 final played between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on 19 November 2023 is considered one of the most prestigious matches in history. The tournament, full of impressive performances, ended with Australia winning by 6 wickets. And they ended up winning the World Cup trophy for the sixth time.

Even though India entered the final with 10 consecutive wins, Australia surprised everyone with their performance. The match was a roller-coaster full of skill, heartbreak and some of the best cricketing performances from both sides.

Full scorecard, live highlights and much more – this article has everything you need to watch the grand finale.

Toss & Match Summary

Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first in the morning. This decision ultimately proved decisive as the pitch slowed down later, making it difficult for India to set a big target.

Final Result: Australia won by 6 wickets
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Date:19 November 2023
Toss: Australia elected to bowl.
India 240 all-out (50 overs)
Australia 241/4(43 overs)

India Innings Scorecard: 240 all-out (50 Overs)

Batter	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Rohit Sharma (c)	47	31	4	3	151.61
Shubman Gill	4	7	0	0	57.14
Virat Kohli	54	63	4	0	85.71
Shreyas Iyer	4	3	1	0	133.33
KL Rahul (wk)	66	107	1	0	61.68
Ravindra Jadeja	9	22	0	0	40.91
Suryakumar Yadav	18	28	1	0	64.29
Mohammed Shami	6	10	1	0	60.00
Jasprit Bumrah	1	3	0	0	33.33
Kuldeep Yadav	10	18	0	0	55.56
Mohammed Siraj	9*	8	1	0	112.50

India were off to an aggressive start as captain Rohit Sharma led from the front. But disciplined middle overs bowling by Australia pegged the total back.

Australia Bowling

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Pat Cummins	10	34	2	3.40
Mitchell Starc	10	55	3	5.50
Josh Hazlewood	10	60	2	6.00
Adam Zampa	10	44	1	4.40
Glenn Maxwell	6	35	1	5.80
Marsh / Head	4	9	0	–

Australia Innings Scorecard: 241/4 (43 Overs)

Batter	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
David Warner	7	3	1	0	233.33
Travis Head	137	120	15	4	114.17
Mitchell Marsh	15	15	1	1	100.00
Steven Smith	4	9	1	0	44.44
Marnus Labuschagne	58*	110	4	0	52.73
Glenn Maxwell	2*	1	0	0	200.00

Travis Head’s masterclass and Labuschagne’s composure sealed the chase, despite early falling wickets.

India Bowling

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Jasprit Bumrah	9	43	2	4.80
Mohammed Shami	7	47	1	6.70
Mohammed Siraj	7	45	1	6.40
Ravindra Jadeja	10	43	0	4.30
Kuldeep Yadav	10	56	0	5.60

Key Turning Points of the Match

Moment	Impact
Rohit Sharma’s dismissal on 47 while dominating the powerplay	Shifted momentum in Australia’s favour
Pat Cummins’ spell to Kohli and Iyer	Broke India’s batting backbone
Slow pitch + tight length bowling	Stunted India’s middle-overs scoring
Travis Head counter-attack	Neutralised Indian pace threat
192-run partnership between Head and Labuschagne	Sealed the match

Tactical Highlights

Australia have assessed the pitch perfectly after the toss.
India’s plan of defending with spin in the middle overs subsequently fell flat because of dew and a skidding surface.
Cummins used slower bouncers and cutters to choke scoring.
Australia thus chased with purpose, without any panic despite the early wickets.

India’s Dream Run Ends: But A Tournament to Remember

India had:

Most wins in World Cup 2023
Most centuries
Best bowling attack of the tournament
The crowd of over 1,00,000 stood in silence, but this journey inspired millions.

Even without the trophy, Kohli’s runs, Gill’s dominance, and Rahul’s consistency made the campaign historic.

Final Thoughts

The 2023 World Cup Final between IND and AUS was truly an emotional night. Heartbreaking for India and unforgettable cricket for fans across the world. India may not have won the trophy, but the team played impressive and fearless cricket throughout the tournament and made the country proud. On the other hand, Australia showed why they are the ultimate tournament masters, thus, rising to the occasion when it mattered most. The world witnessed: A strategic battle Travis Head’s champion innings. One of the most passionate atmospheres in cricket history. Cricket won. Emotions flowed. Memories remained.

FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Despite being the strongest team, why did India lose the World Cup 2023 Final?

India completely dominated the tournament; however, they struggled in the finals due to:

Loss of early wickets after a scintillating start
Slow scoring rate in middle overs
Lack of late-order hitting
Pitch getting better for batting under lights
Travis Head’s exceptional innings

However, the final was not representative of India’s overall performance, just one of those games when some important moments did not go in India’s favor.

Q2. Did the toss play a crucial role in the final?

It played a major role.

This greatly benefited the teams chasing under lights in Ahmedabad:

Dew
Ball skidding nicely on the bat
Easier stroke-making during the second innings
Australia read conditions better and executed perfectly.

Q3. Should India have played an extra batter or all-rounder?

Many analysts afterward contended that:

An extra batting option
Ravichandran Ashwin for variation
Or Shardul Thakur for depth.
could have helped, but hindsight is easier than real-time strategic decisions.

Q4. Was KL Rahul’s strike rate an issue?

Rahul’s 66(107) was a double-edged knock:

He stabilized the innings when wickets fell.
But slow scoring made it hard to accelerate later.
Ideally, one batter needed to anchor while another stayed aggressive — which didn’t happen.

Q5. Did India bowl poorly?

No. India bowled with vigour, but their total could not withstand the pressure of the scoreboard.

Even with early breakthroughs:

Head counter-attacked
Labuschagne absorbed pressure
Dew reduced the grip for spinners.
Sometimes good bowling isn’t enough when a world-class innings takes the game away.