WATCH: Rohit Sharma burst into tears after heart-breaking 6-wicket loss to Australia in ODI World Cup 2023 final

Fans witnessed a roller-coaster of emotions as Australia secured a historic 6-wicket victory over India in the ODI World Cup 2023 final against India at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, November 19. The heartbreak for the Indian team was palpable, and it found a poignant expression in the tears streaming down the face of captain Rohit Sharma.

A video is getting viral on social media in which Rohit can be seen bursting into tears after the heartbreaking loss. As the Australian team celebrated their record 6th World Cup triumph, Rohit’s tearful reaction on the field echoed the collective disappointment of a nation that had hoped for a different outcome. It was quite painful to watch the Indian skipper lose control over his emotions. However, Rohit was tremendous as he scored 597 runs in the tournament. But what was important was the intent he showed throughout the tournament.

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Brilliant all-round performance by Australia

Talking about the match, asked to bat first, Rohit, known for his explosive batting, provided India with a strong start after the early loss of Shubman Gill. However, a spectacular catch by Travis Head dismissed Sharma for 47 runs, altering the course of the game in Australia’s favour. Shreyas Iyer was also dismissed cheaply on just 4 runs.

Despite a determined partnership between Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, Cummins continued to make crucial breakthroughs, eventually dismissing Kohli for 54 runs. Facing a challenging bowling attack, the Indian batters struggled to rotate the strike, and the boundaries dried up. Despite the challenges, India managed to post a respectable total of 240.

In response, Australia got off to a flying start, smashing 15 runs in the very first over. However, Mohammed Shami, entrusted with the new ball, made an immediate impact by sending David Warner back to the pavilion. Jasprit Bumrah joined the party, claiming the wicket of Mitchell Marsh. The Men in Blue seemed poised to put pressure on the Australian batters, with Bumrah dismissing Steve Smith early.

Nevertheless, Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne had other plans, stitching a remarkable 192-run partnership for the 4th wicket. Head’s outstanding century and Labuschagne’s composed half-century secured the victory for Australia, breaking the hearts of Indian fans. The Men in Blue fought hard, but the brilliant partnership between Head and Labuschagne proved insurmountable.