The ICC ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 final between India and Australia concluded in disappointment for the hosts, facing a six-wicket defeat at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium on November 19.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) had declared a total prize pool of USD 10 million (approximately Rs 83 crore) for the ODI World Cup 2023. The victorious Australia will receive USD 4 million, while Rohit Sharma’s India will be awarded USD 2 million.
The losing semi-finalists, South Africa and New Zealand, will each receive USD 800,000. Teams failing to reach the semifinals, Pakistan, England, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and the Netherlands will be granted USD 100,000 each.
In the final, India batted first after being sent in by five-time champions Australia. Despite a solid start by skipper Rohit Sharma, who scored 47 off 31 balls, India faced setbacks, with Virat Kohli (54) falling to a remarkable delivery. KL Rahul’s composed 66 off 107 provided resilience, but the entire Indian batting unit was dismissed for the first time in the tournament, setting a target of 241.
During the run chase, Australia stumbled to 47/3, but Travis Head’s exceptional 137 and Marnus Labuschagne’s unbeaten 58 guided them to victory in 43 overs, securing their sixth ODI World Cup title.
