Australian players celebrate with the trophy after winning the ICC World Cup 2023 finals at the Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad, Sunday, November 19. Photo: PTI
Kolkata, Nov 19 (PTI) Australia extended their unparalleled record in ODI World Cup by winning their sixth trophy here on Sunday.
After defeats in their opening two matches, Australia came roaring back, winning their next nine games in succession including an emphatic six-wicket victory over India in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
Here's Australia's journey to the top:
Match 1: Australia lost to India by 6 wickets in Chennai
Match 2: Australia lost to South Africa by 134 runs in Lucknow
Match 3: Australia beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets in Lucknow
Match 4: Australia beat Pakistan by 62 runs in Bengaluru
Match 5: Australia beat Netherlands by 309 runs in Delhi
Match 6: Australia beat New Zealand by 5 runs in Dharamsala
Match 7: Australia beat England by 33 runs in Ahmedabad
Match 8: Australia beat Afghanistan by 3 wickets in Pune
Match 9: Australia beat Bangladesh by 8 wickets in Pune
Semifinal: Australia beat South Africa by 3 wickets in Kolkata
Final: Australia beat India by six wickets in Ahmedabad. PTI