Australia Strikes Early, India Struggles in World Cup Final

Ahmedabad: Australia’s decision to bowl first after winning the toss proved to be a wise one as they managed to scalp three wickets within the first 11 overs of the match, putting India on the back foot in the high-stakes World Cup final.

India started their innings aggressively, with captain Rohit Sharma playing his usual attacking style and hitting some big shots. However, Shubman Gill, who was expected to be a key contributor, failed to deliver, scoring just four runs off seven balls.

Sharma continued his aggressive approach and reached a quick 47 off 31 balls before being dismissed, leaving India in a precarious position. Shreyas Iyer, who was expected to stabilize the innings, was also dismissed for a mere four runs.

With three wickets down and the middle overs approaching, the onus is now on Virat Kohli and KL Rahul to forge a solid partnership and rescue India from this early setback. Australia’s bowlers, led by Pat Cummins, Glenn Maxwell, and Mitchell Starc, have been disciplined and effective, and India will need to play smart cricket to stay in the game.

The match is evenly poised at the moment, but Australia has gained a slight advantage with their early wickets. India will need to regroup quickly and find a way to score runs at a steady pace without losing further wickets. The middle overs will be crucial, and both teams will be looking to seize control of the match. India scored 102 in 16.2 overs

Stay tuned for updates as the match progresses.