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India vs Australia, World Cup 2023 Final Highlights: Head (137), Labuschagne (58*) fire AUS to a record-extending sixth WC titleAustralia won the toss and backed it up by a superb bowling performance to restrict India to just 240/10 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Travis Head (137) and Marnus Labuschagne (58*) then put up a stunning 192-run fourth wicket partnership to help Australia overcome a shaky start and pick up a record-extending sixth World Cup title.
Dustin Yarde
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<div class="paragraphs"><p> Australia's Pat Cummins celebrates with the trophy and teammates after winning the ICC Cricket World Cup.</p></div>

Australia's Pat Cummins celebrates with the trophy and teammates after winning the ICC Cricket World Cup.

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Hello and welcome to our live coverage! 

All eyes are on the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad as India look to end their fairytale home World Cup campaign with a bang but face formidable opposition in the form of record five-time champions Australia.

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Will it be Rohit Sharma's Men in Blue who lift their third World Cup crown today or can Pat Cummins' Baggy Greens throw a spanner in their plans? Stay tuned to our page as we bring you all the updates.

Heavyweights ready to land final punch

Forty-six days have passed since the tournament kicked off on October 5 in Ahmedabad, and the circus returns to the venue, but this time around 1,30,000 people will be in attendance to witness the coronation of either India or Australia.

Read Roshan Thyagarajan's full match preview here.

An 'Ocean of Blue' descends upon Ahmedabad today!

India fans inside the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad before the match.

India fans inside the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad before the match.

Fans outside the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad before the match.

Fans outside the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad before the match.

India fans inside the stadium before the match.

Fans arrive at the Narendra Modi Stadium to watch the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 final between India and Australia, in Ahmedabad.

Rohit-Virat-Shami: Last Dance for 'concord trio'

Rohit Sharma of Borivali, Virat Kohli of Paschim Vihar and Mohammed Shami of Amroha are all bound by a common thread.

They didn't get anything on platter and know the value of standing on top of the world after years of blood, sweat and hard work.

Read more about India's terrific trio here.

Captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Mohammed Shami celebrate after winning the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 first semi-final match against New Zealand, at the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai.

Credit: PTI Photo

Pitch Report and Conditions at Ahmedabad!

Ravi Shastri in his assessment of the Pitch and Conditions at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad says, "Pitch number five. Same wicket that was used for India vs Pakistan. It's different from that one because it's been left open for quite a long time. It looks very dry, not much rolling. Looks patchy especially in the areas where spinners will land the ball. I expect it to turn a bit. Dew is uncontrollable. If there's no dew, you could be in trouble. Batting first, getting runs on the board is premium. But India won't be too bothered either way."

Boom Boom Bumrah says it's important to stay in the moment ahead of this crucial game!

Very important to stay focused and do the job. The atmosphere is great, the family is always going to be there. We are always going to get support when we play at home. But what is important is to do a job for India and stay in the moment.
Jasprit Bumrah

Time for the Toss! 

Rohit Sharma and Pat Cummins have exchanged team sheets in the middle and are now ready for the toss. What will the winning captain choose today? Stay tuned for all the updates.

Toss: Australia win the toss, opt to bowl!

No changes for the 'Baggy Greens' as they name the same Playing XI from the semi-final

We are gonna have a bowl first. Looks like a dry wicket. Dew is a factor. It gets better to bat on. Tough start to the tournament, haven't really put a foot wrong ever since. It's all set up perfectly. We've played these guys a lot. Same team as the semi-final.
Pat Cummins (Australia Captain)

No changes for India too as Rohit Sharma says he would've batted first

I would have batted first. Looks a good pitch, big game, put runs on the board. It's going to be amazing, everytime we play here, the crowd come out in large numbers. The biggest occasion in the cricketing event. We have to stay nice and calm. It's a dream come true to be captaining the team in the final. I know what lies in front of us. We need to play well and get the result. You got to make the right decisions on the field. That's something we've done consistently in the last 10 games. We are playing the same team.
Rohit Sharma (India Captain)

India vs Australia: Playing XIs

India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav and Mohammed Siraj.

Australia (Playing XI): Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis (wk), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (c), Adam Zampa and Josh Hazlewood.

Both captains are happy with the outcome of the toss!

India's Rohit Sharma in action during the coin toss as Australia's Pat Cummins looks on at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. 

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A stunning display put up by the Indian Air Force ahead of the Final!

Indian Air Force's aerobatics demonstration team Surya Kiran perform before the match above the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. 

Image: REUTERS

Time for the national anthems!

Sachin Tendulkar walks onto the field after the match officials as he leads the players from both teams for the national anthems. We have Australia's Advance Australia Fair first, followed by India's Jana Gana Mana.

Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are all padded up and ready to go.

All set for the start! 

The Aussies are into their final team huddle before the game as Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill walk out to open the innings for India. They'll be looking for a quick start as has been the tactic for India all through this World Cup campaign.

No surprises from Australia as Mitchell Starc is handed the new ball to open the attack.

Over 1: India 3/0

0.6 - 1 run, lovely off-drive from Rohit but it's well cut off by a diving fielder at mid-off. The Indian captain is off to a watchful start here just assessing the conditions.

0.5 - No run, length delivery from Starc now and Rohit leaves for the keeper.

0.4 - No run, full outside off this time and again Rohit defends.

0.3 - No run, there's a bit of swing on offer as Starc pitches it full onto the stumps and Rohit blocks.

0.2 - 2 runs, Rohit gets off the mark as Starc pitches it full and wide outside off and the Indian captain guides it to deep cover where Travis Head does really well to cut off the boundary.

0.1 - No run, appeals for LBW from Starc as it swings down leg and hits Rohit on the pads. There's no review though as it always seemed to be missing leg-stump.

Over 2: India 13/0

1.6 - No run, beaten! Rohit heaves across the line again but this time misses completely as the length delivery just bounces over the off-stump. That was risky but Rohit survives.

1.5 - No run, length delivery onto the stumps and again Rohit defends towards the off-side.

1.4 - No run, Rohit steps across and defends as Hazlewood pitches it fuller onto the stumps.

1.3 - FOUR! Rohit heaves across the line now and doesn't connect cleanly but gets enough on the ball to send it racing through the gap at midwicket.

1.2 - FOUR! Rohit cuts loose now as he skips down the track and drives it powerfully through the gap at covers.

1.1 - 2 runs, Hazlewood draws a thick outside edge as Rohit defends with soft hands and Zampa does really well at third man to race across and cut off the boundary.

Josh Hazlewood, right-arm fast medium, will take the other new ball.

Over 3: India 18/0

2.6 - No run, full outside off and Gill drives to mid-off where the fielder cuts off the single.

2.5 - No run, back of a length outside off from Starc and Gill shoulders arms.

2.4 - 2 runs, sweetly timed drive from Gill this time and a rare misfield from Warner at cover lets them grab two. That's testament to the pressure the players will be under today.

2.3 - 1 run, length delivery again and this time Rohit slices it uppishly over point but it's cut off in the deep.

2.2 - No run, length delivery outside off and Rohit thinks of the shot but pulls out at the last moment and leaves for the keeper.

2.2 - Wide! Starc pitches it down leg and has to reload.

2.1 - 1 run, edged and safe! Gill gets off to a streaky start as Starc draws a thick outside edge that lands just short of the man at slip who makes a mess of it as they grab a quick single.

Scenes from the national anthems! 

Indian and Australian players stand for the national anthem at the start of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 final between India and Australia, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad.

India players line up during the national anthems before the match at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

Australia players line up during the national anthems before the match.

India's Rohit Sharma and Australia's Pat Cummins walk into the ground before the national anthems ahead of the match.

Over 4: India 30/0

3.6 - FOUR! Rohit is on the charge now as he skips down the track and hammers it past a diving fielder at mid-on.

3.5 - SIX! Back of a length from Hazlewood and this time Rohit nails the pull shot sending the ball flying into the stands over deep square leg.

3.4 - No run, full outside off from Hazlewood and Rohit drives straight to mid-off.

3.3 - 1 run, Gill tucks it to midwicket and pushes for a quick single.

3.2 - 1 run, streaky from Rohit as he takes on the short delivery but doesn't connect cleanly as the ball lands just short of the man at deep backward square leg who comes running in and dives but only cuts off the boundary.

3.1 - No run, back of a length outside off from Hazlewood and Rohit dabs to backward point.

Over 5: India 37/1

4.6 - SIX! Rohit isn't going to let anything slow down his momentum as he thumps the fuller delivery high over long-off for a maximum. Brilliant show of intent from the Indian captain.

4.5 - 1 run, full onto the stumps and Kohli gets off the mark with a flick towards mid-on.

4.4 - No run, shorter this time to Kohli who rides the bounce and defends.

4.3 - No run, Starc angles it across Kohli who leaves for the keeper.

Virat Kohli, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

4.2 - WICKET! Shubman Gill c Zampa b Starc 4 (7)

Starc draws first blood! He sends down a shorter delivery to Gill who goes for the pull but is cramped for room and sends it straight towards mid-on where Zampa makes no mistake. The Aussies get the early breakthrough they wanted as Gill walks back with just 4 runs.

4.1 - No run, Starc pitches it outside off and Gill shoulders arms.

Over 6: India 40/1

5.6 - 1 run, Kohli steps out and dabs to deep backward point for an easy single.

5.5 - No run, length delivery onto the stumps and Kohli flicks to mid-on.

5.4 - 1 run, short outside off and Rohit steps across to tuck it towards backward square leg.

5.3 - 1 run, Hazlewood strays onto the pads and Kohli flicks it to deep backward square leg.

5.2 - No run, tighter line onto the stumps now as Kohli flicks to midwicket but finds the fielder.

5.1 - No run, length delivery from Hazlewood outside off and Kohli blocks it out.

Over 7: India 54/1

6.6 - 1 run, another slower cutter from Starc as Rohit dabs it towards cover for an easy single.

6.5 - 1 run, the ball seems to stick in the pitch as Kohli looks to flick but gets a thick leading edge towards mid-off.

6.4 - No run, length delivery from Starc and this time Kohli defends with soft hands.

6.3 - FOUR! The King responds to the chants as he drives the full delivery superbly past the diving fielder at mid-off who can't get to the ball. That brings up the 50 for India.

Chants of Kohli... Kohli... go up inside the stadium now.

6.2 - FOUR! Two in a row now as Kohli stands tall and punches the short delivery perfectly through the gap at point. The fielder tries to chase but has no chance as that was timed perfectly.

6.1 - FOUR! Full from Starc and Kohli flicks it over the fielder at midwicket to find the gap in the deep. First boundary of the game for Kohli.

Over 8: India 61/1

7.6 - No run, Kohli dabs to backward point and sends back Rohit who wanted a risky single.

7.5 - FOUR! Short outside off from Maxwell and there's no protection in the deep at the off-side as Kohli cuts it past cover.

7.4 - No run, Maxwell fires it quicker down leg and Kohli tucks but finds the man at backward square leg.

7.3 - 1 run, shorter to Rohit who goes deep in the crease and pulls it to deep midwicket.

7.2 - 1 run, Kohli gets onto the back foot and flicks it to deep midwicket.

7.1 - 1 run, tossed up down leg by Maxwell and Rohit flicks to midwicket.

Australia decide to take pace off from the game early as Glenn Maxwell, right-arm off break, comes into the attack.

Over 9: India 66/1

8.6 - 2 runs, Kohli guides it into the gap towards third man but Australia have been brilliant in the field so far as the man races across to cut off the boundary.

8.5 - No run, chance! Kohli skips out but mistimes the punch as it flies uppishly but is just beyond the reach of Cummins.

8.4 - 1 run, short again from Cummins and this time Rohit pulls but finds the fielder at deep backward square leg.

8.3 - No run, back of a length delivery to Rohit who defends back to Cummins.

8.2 - 1 leg bye, full down leg and Kohli misses with the flick as it deflects off the pads for a leg bye.

8.1 - 1 run, slower delivery right at the start from Cummins as Rohit taps to point for a quick single.

The Australian captain himself takes responsibility now as Pat Cummins, right-arm fast, comes into the attack.

Over 10: India 80/2

9.6 - FOUR! Short from Maxwell and Iyer gets off the mark in style as he slices it through cover.

9.5 - No run, pushed through quicker from Maxwell and Iyer defends.

Shreyas Iyer, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

9.4 - WICKET! Rohit c Head b Maxwell 47 (31)

WHAT A CATCH FROM TRAVIS HEAD! Rohit charges out and heaves but mistimes the shot as the ball loops high over the ring of fielders at cover. Head though charges back from point and puts in a superb dive to grab the ball just inches over the ground as it comes over his shoulder. That was spectacular fielding from Head as India lose both openers in the powerplay.

9.3 - FOUR! Maxwell lands it short and Rohit cuts it powerfully past the helpless fielder at cover.

9.2 - SIX! Rohit now charges out and launches it high over long-on for a maximum. That's his third six already as he looks to maximise the final over of the powerplay.

9.1 - No run, short outside off from Maxwell and Rohit punches it straight to mid-off.

Over 11: India 82/3

10.6 - No run, short outside off to Kohli who looks to pull but gets a thick under-edge to square leg.

10.5 - 1 run, Rahul taps the back of a length delivery to cover to get off the mark with a quick single.

10.4 - No run, slower short ball into the body and Rahul cops a blow on the body as he tries to ride the bounce to defend.

10.3 - No run, short outside off from Cummins and Rahul defends.

KL Rahul, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

10.2 - WICKET! Shreyas Iyer c Josh Inglis b Cummins 4 (3)

That's a huge wicket for Australia! Cummins fires in a pacy length delivery just outside off and Iyer looks to defend but only gets a faint edge that Inglis collects behind the wickets. Two quick wickets for the Aussies as they find themselves on top early in this game.

10.1 - 1 run, length delivery from Cummins and Kohli looks to drive but gets a big inside edge towards deep square leg.

That was some catch from Travis Head to dismiss the dangerous Rohit Sharma! 

Australia's Travis Head in action before taking the catch to dismiss India's Rohit Sharma, off the bowling of Glenn Maxwell.

Australia's Travis Head taking the catch to dismiss India's Rohit Sharma, off the bowling of Glenn Maxwell.

Australia's Travis Head takes the catch to dismiss India's Rohit Sharma, off the bowling of Glenn Maxwell.

Over 12: India 87/3

11.6 - 1 run, tossed up down leg and Rahul tucks for a quick single.

11.5 - No run, tossed up onto the stumps and Rahul gets a thick inside edge as he looks to defend.

11.4 - 1 run, shorter this time to Kohli who tucks it to backward square leg for a quick single.

11.3 - 1 run, fuller down leg to Rahul who makes room and punches to long-off.

11.2 - 1 run, tossed up down leg to Kohli who drives to long-on.

11.1 - 1 run, tossed up full by Zampa as Rahul drives it to long-off.

Australia bring in their leading wicket-taker in the tournament now as Adam Zampa, right-arm leg break, comes into the attack.

Over 13: India 89/3

12.6 - 1 run, slower dipping yorker to Kohli who adjusts well to flick it to deep fine leg.

12.5 - 1 run, short again to Rahul who pulls it to deep midwicket but finds the fielder.

12.4 - No run, yorker length delivery to Rahul who pushes it back to Cummins.

12.3 - No run, Cummins bangs it short now and Rahul rides the bounce to defend.

12.2 - No run, full onto the stumps and Rahul pushes it out to mid-on.

12.1 - No run, length delivery onto the stumps from Cummins and Rahul tucks to midwicket.

The Aussies have been done well to reel India in after a quick start by the Men in Blue! 

Australia's bowler Pat Cummins celebrates the wicket of Indian batter Shreyas Iyer during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 final between India and Australia, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad.

Australia's Travis Head takes the catch to dismiss India's Rohit Sharma, off the bowling of Glenn Maxwell.

Australia's Travis Head and Glenn Maxwell celebrate taking the wicket of India's Rohit Sharma.

Over 14: India 94/3

13.6 - 1 run, Zampa floats it down leg and Kohli flicks to deep backward square leg.

13.5 - No run, loopy delivery from Zampa and Kohli punches it back to the bowler.

13.4 - 1 run, Rahul goes deep inside the crease and punches to long-on.

13.3 - 1 run, tossed up full and Kohli flicks it powerfully but finds the man at long-on.

13.2 - 1 run, fired onto the pads and Rahul flicks to midwicket where Cummins does well to cut off the boundary.

13.1 - 1 run, tossed up onto the stumps by Zampa and Kohli gets a thick inside edge to square leg.

Over 15: India 97/3

14.6 - No run, short outside off again and Rahul dabs it to backward point where the fielder does well.

14.5 - No run, another sharp short delivery outside off and Rahul gets a thick edge to midwicket.

14.4 - No run, length delivery onto the stumps and Rahul blocks it out.

14.3 - 1 run, risky! Kohli takes on the short delivery but it flies off the shoulder of the bat and lands just beyond the man at short midwicket.

14.2 - 1 run, Cummins bangs it short and Rahul goes for the pull but doesn't connect cleanly as it lands short of the man at deep square leg.

14.1 - 1 run, slower cutter from Cummins and Kohli clips it to deep midwicket.

Over 16: India 101/3

15.6 - 1 run, tossed up full and Rahul drives to deep cover.

15.5 - No run, quicker onto the stumps and Rahul blocks it out.

15.4 - 1 run, tossed up googly to Kohli who punches it towards long-on to bring up the 100 for India.

15.3 - 1 run, Rahul backs away to make room and cuts it to deep cover.

15.2 - No run, Rahul gets onto the back foot and punches straight to mid-on.

15.1 - 1 run, Zampa lands it a bit short as Kohli punches towards deep cover.

Pitch invader at the Narendra Modi stadium!

A pitch invader in support of Palestine amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas with India's Virat Kohli.

Image: REUTERS

Over 17: India 104/3

Both batters are being careful against the short delivery and are trying to keep their shots on the ground.

16.6 - No run, Cummins bangs it short again and Kohli leaves for the keeper.

16.5 - No run, full onto the stumps now and Kohli drives it back to Cummins.

16.4 - 1 run, short down leg and Rahul hooks it along the ground to fine leg.

16.3 - 1 run, short again and this time Kohli plays a controlled pull along the ground to deep square leg.

16.2 - No run, Cummins bangs it short and Kohli doesn't bother and he ducks under it.

16.1 - 1 run, length delivery from Cummins and Rahul punches towards cover for a quick single.

Over 18: India 107/3

17.6 - 1 run, Rahul flicks the full delivery to long-on to keep strike.

17.5 - No run, quicker delivery that stays low as Rahul adjusts well to defend.

17.4 - 2 runs, flatter outside off and Rahul makes room to cut it towards deep cover where the fielder does well.

17.3 - No run, full onto the stumps and Rahul flicks to midwicket.

17.2 - No run, Rahul is cramped for room with some turn for Maxwell as he defends.

17.1 - No run, quicker full delivery from Maxwell and Rahul defends.

Glenn Maxwell [2.0-0-21-1] comes back into the attack.

Over 19: India 113/3

18.6 - 1 run, length delivery onto the stumps and Kohli flicks to deep square leg and wants two but Rahul rightly sends him back.

18.5 - 1 run, full outside off and Rahul drives to deep point.

18.4 - 1 run, slower short delivery and Kohli slaps it to mid-on and races across for a quick single.

18.3 - 1 run, short from Hazlewood and Rahul pulls it along the ground to deep square leg.

18.2 - 1 run, Kohli rides the bounce as he slices it past point.

18.1 - 1 run, length delivery outside off from Hazlewood and Rahul punches it to deep point.

Josh Hazlewood [3.0-0-25-0] comes back into the attack.

Over 20: India 115/3

19.6 - No run, slower delivery again onto the stumps and Kohli tucks to midwicket.

19.5 - 1 run, full onto the pads and Rahul tucks it to deep square leg.

19.4 - No run, slower onto the stumps and Rahul pushes it to mid-on.

19.3 - No run, full onto the pads and Rahul flicks to midwicket.

19.2 - No run, full outside off and Rahul drives it straight to mid-off.

19.1 - 1 run, length delivery from Marsh and Kohli punches to long-on for an easy single.

Just the one over for Maxwell as Mitchell Marsh, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack.

Over 21: India 119/3

20.6 - No run, slower short ball and Rahul pulls but it's excellently cut off by Warner.

20.5 - 1 run, short outside off and Kohli guides it to third man and wants two but the fielder does well.

20.4 - 1 run, back of a length to Rahul who punches to deep cover.

20.3 - 1 run, short down leg and Kohli swivels to pull towards fine leg.

20.2 - 1 run, slower short delivery and Rahul swivels as he pulls to deep backward square leg.

20.1 - No run, back of a length from Hazlewood and Rahul punches it back towards the bowler.

Over 22: India 121/3

This is good captaincy from Cummins as he's just slowly putting the brakes on India who are finding boundaries hard to come by.

21.6 - No run, quicker onto the stumps and Kohli flicks to midwicket.

21.5 - 1 run, onto the pads and this time Rahul glances it to deep fine leg.

21.4 - No run, shorter this time as Rahul goes deep in the crease and punches it back to Head.

21.3 - No run, tossed up down leg and Rahul flicks to midwicket.

21.2 - No run, loopy to Rahul who pushes it back to Head.

21.1 - 1 run, tossed up by Head and Kohli flicks it to deep square leg.

Seventh bowler introduced by Australia as Travis Head, right-arm off break, comes into the attack.

Over 23: India 125/3

22.6 - 1 run, Starc bangs it short outside off and Kohli guides to third man to retain strike.

22.5 - 2 runs, short down leg and Kohli tucks it to deep square leg and pushes hard for two.

76 balls since the last boundary for India!

22.4 - 1 run, length delivery outside off and Rahul punches it to deep cover.

22.3 - No run, sharp short delivery and Rahul defends it towards cover.

22.2 - No run, yorker length onto the stumps and Rahul punches it to cover.

22.1 - No run, full onto the pads from Starc and Rahul flicks to midwicket.

Yet another bowling change as Mitchell Starc [4.0-0-29-1] comes back into the attack.

Over 24: India 128/3

23.6 - No run, slower length delivery to Rahul who defends.

23.5 - 1 run, length delivery onto the pads and Kohli flicks to deep midwicket.

23.4 - 1 run, fuller onto the stumps and Rahul flicks to long-on.

23.3 - No run, slower cutter again from Marsh and Rahul defends.

23.2 - 1 run, slower off-cutter from Marsh and Kohli tucks to fine leg.

23.1 - No run, risky! Length delivery from Marsh and Kohli gets a thick inside edge back onto the pads that loops up and it lands safely just as the keeper comes round to take the catch.

And another bowling change as Mitchell Marsh [1.0-0-2-0] is back into the attack. Cummins doesn't want the batters to settle against any particular bowler.

Over 25: India 131/3

24.6 - 1 run, Kohli glances it to fine leg for a single. India are chugging along at a slow pace as the 50-run partnership comes up off 88 balls.

24.5 - No run, Kohli punches towards mid-on where the fielder does well.

24.4 - 1 run, Rahul goes deep in the crease and flicks towards midwicket.

24.3 - No run, another quick delivery that Rahul defends towards cover.

24.2 - 1 run, fired in quicker and Kohli goes back and flicks to backward square leg.

24.1 - No run, tossed up full by Maxwell and Kohli defends.

Cummins brings in another bowling change as Glenn Maxwell [3.0-0-24-1] is back into the attack.

Over 26: India 135/3 - FIFTY up for Kohli! 50* (56)

25.6 - No run, tossed up onto the stumps and Kohli defends.

25.5 - 1 run, tossed up outside off and Rahul guides it towards point.

25.4 - No run, the ball just sticks in the pitch as Rahul checks his shot and defends.

25.3 - 2 runs, excellent fielding from Warner as Rahul cuts it through cover but Warner comes racing around and puts in a dive to cut off the boundary.

25.2 - No run, Zampa fires it onto the stumps and Rahul defends.

25.1 - 1 run, FIFTY up for Kohli! 50* (56)

Shorter from Zampa and Kohli pulls it to long-on to bring up his half-century! That's Kohil's fifth successive fifty at the tournament.

The cap comes out for Kohli as Adam Zampa [3.0-0-14-0] comes back into the attack.

Over 27: India 142/3

26.6 - 1 run, Rahul goes deep in the crease and guides it to deep point.

26.5 - 1 run, Kohli flicks the tossed up delivery through the gap at midwicket.

26.4 - 1 run, Rahul skips out and flicks to deep midwicket to rotate strike.

26.3 - No run, slower from Maxwell and Rahul pushes it back to the bowler.

26.2 - FOUR! Finally the boundary comes for India as Rahul gets low and paddles it past the keeper to find the ropes.

26.1 - No run, quicker from Maxwell and Rahul pushes it back to the bowler.

Over 28: India 146/3

27.6 - 1 run, Kohli goes deep in the crease and flicks to deep square leg.

27.5 - 1 run, loopy delivery outside off and Rahul just swipes it to deep cover.

27.4 - 1 run, Kohli gets onto the back foot and flicks it through the gap at midwicket.

27.3 - No run, some turn for Zampa as Kohli edges it back onto the pads.

27.2 - 1 run, tossed up down leg and Rahul pushes it past Zampa to long-on.

27.1 - No run, tossed up full from Zampa and Rahul flicks it to square leg.

Over 29: India 149/4

28.6 - No run, banged short again and Jadeja is quick to duck under it.

28.6 - Wide! Cummins sprays it well down leg and has to reload.

28.5 - No run, shorter into the body and Jadeja rides the bounce to defend.

28.4 - No run, full onto the stumps from Cummins and Jadeja blocks it out.

Ravindra Jadeja, left handed bat, comes to the crease.

28.3 - WICKET! Kohli b Cummins 54 (63)

Cummins strikes again! The Australian captain silences the crowd inside the stadium as he gets the big wicket of Virat Kohli. Cummins bangs it short and generates some extra bounce as Kohli looks to defend but only guides it back onto the stumps. Kohli is left standing in disbelief as are all the fans inside the stadium as the Aussies celebrate this huge breakthrough.

28.2 - 1 run, short again to Rahul who tucks it to fine leg.

28.1 - 1 run, banged short outside off by Cummins and Kohli guides it to third man.

Pat Cummins [5.0-0-14-1] comes back into the attack.

Over 30: India 152/4

29.6 - No run, beaten! Jadeja looks to defend but is beaten as Inglis whips off the bails. There's a check for a stumping but Jadeja's foot was firmly grounded.

29.5 - 1 run, tossed up full and Rahul flicks it towards long-on.

29.4 - No run, Rahul makes room and punches hard but picks out the man at cover.

29.3 - No run, tossed up by Zampa and Rahul guides it straight to point.

29.2 - 1 run, shorter to Jadeja who slaps it to long-on to get off the mark.

29.1 - 1 run, Zampa fires it onto the stumps and Rahul gets onto the back foot to punch to long-off and bring up the 150 for India.

Over 31: India 158/4

30.6 - 1 run, length delivery again and Jadeja glances it to deep fine leg.

30.5 - 1 run, length delivery outside off and Rahul punches to deep cover.

30.4 - 1 run, length delivery down leg from Cummins and Jadeja helps it along to deep fine leg.

30.3 - No run, Jadeja looks to flick the back of a length delivery but gets a faint inside edge onto the thigh pad.

30.2 - 1 run, slower length delivery and Rahul punches towards cover.

30.1 - 2 runs, banged short by Cummins and Rahul pulls it towards deep midwicket where the fielder does well.

Not the sight India fans wanted to see! 

India's Virat Kohli looks on after being bowled out by Australia's Pat Cummins.

Image: REUTERS

Over 32: India 162/4

31.6 - 1 run, tossed up down the middle and Rahul flicks to midwicket as the umpires signal for drinks.

31.5 - 1 run, tossed up full outside off and Jadeja flicks it to long-on.

31.4 - 1 run, Rahul leans forward and punches it past cover.

31.3 - 1 run, Zampa slides down leg and this time Jadeja finds the gap as he glances to fine leg.

31.2 - No run, length delivery to Jadeja who flicks but finds square leg.

31.1 - No run, tossed up by Zampa and Jadeja punches it straight to point.

Can India get their act together and put up a challenging total from here?

Over 33: India 165/4

32.6 - No run, excellent from Starc as he bangs it short outside off and Jadjea isn't interested in taking any risks as he leaves.

32.5 - 1 run, full outside off and Rahul connects well with the drive but finds the man at deep cover.

32.4 - 1 run, full onto the stumps and Jadeja mistimes the punch towards mid-on and sets off for a quick single.

32.3 - 1 run, back of a length outside off and Rahul punches it to deep point.

32.2 - No run, angled into the stumps now and Rahul pushes it out to point.

32.1 - No run, short outside off from Starc and Rahul defends.

Bowling change after the drinks break as Mitchell Starc [5.0-0-33-1] is back into the attack.

Over 34: India 169/4

33.6 - No run, Rahul flicks the fuller delivery but mistimes the shot straight towards mid-on.

33.5 - No run, Rahul opens his stance and punches it back towards Head.

33.4 - 2 leg byes, Rahul misses with the flick as it brushes the thigh pad and escapes towards fine leg.

33.3 - 1 run, Jadeja slices it past point for an easy single.

33.2 - No run, Jadeja goes deep in the crease but flicks it straight to midwicket.

33.1 - 1 run, length delivery onto the stumps from Head and Rahul tucks to deep midwicket.

Travis Head [1.0-0-2-0] comes back into the attack.

Over 35: India 173/4 - FIFTY up for Rahul! 50* (86)

34.6 - No run, short outside off and Jadeja leaves for the keeper.

34.5 - 1 run, FIFTY up for Rahul! 50* (86)

Sharp short delivery and Rahul rides the bounce to dab it to point for a quick single that brings up his half-century! He's played a really patient innings so far and India need him to stay out there until the end now.

34.4 - 1 run, back of a length to Jadeja who punches to mid-on and again races across for a quick single. Cummins flattens the stumps with a direct-hit but Jadeja makes it in time.

34.3 - 1 run, angled into the stumps and Rahul pushes it past point to move to 49*.

34.2 - 1 run, Jadeja flicks the length delivery to mid-on and races across for a quick single.

34.1 - No run, back of a length outside off from Starc and Jadeja cuts it straight towards point.

Over 36: India 178/5

35.6 - No run, pitched up full outside off and Suryakumar puts in a solid block.

Suryakumar Yadav, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

35.5 - WICKET! Jadeja c Josh Inglis b Hazlewood 9 (22)

This time there's no doubt about the edge! Hazlewood pitches it tighter just outside off and the ball nips away late to take a thick outside edge as Jadeja looks to defend. Inglis makes no mistake behind the wickets and India find themselves in trouble as Australia are just one wicket away from exposing the tail.

35.4 - No run, REVIEW for caught behind!

Length delivery from Hazlewood pitched well outside off and Jadeja goes for an expansive drive but doesn't seem to connect. Steve Smith however hears something and pushes for a review even though no one else was interested. Ultraedge confirms there wasn't any contact and Australia lose one review.

35.3 - 1 run, Rahul tucks to backward square leg for an easy single.

35.2 - 2 runs, Rahul punches to mid-off and another overthrow from Australia, this time from Hazlewood, lets them grab an extra.

35.1 - 2 runs, length delivery from Hazlewood and Rahul punches to mid-on for a single, however, an overthrow from Maxwell lets them pick up two.

Josh Hazlewood [5.0-0-35-0] comes back into the attack.

Over 37: India 179/5

36.6 - No run, Maxwell fires it onto the stumps and Suryakumar steps across and tucks to square leg.

36.5 - 1 run, Rahul goes deep in his crease and punches it to long-on to rotate strike.

36.4 - No run, check for stumping! Rahul looks to drive but is beaten past the outside edge as Inglis whips off the bails. There's a check by the third umpire but his foot is grounded inside.

36.3 - No run, tossed up outside off and Rahul gets a thick outside edge towards third man and wants a quick single but Suryakumar sends him back.

36.2 - No run, full outside off now and Rahul flicks to midwicket but finds the fielder.

36.1 - No run, tossed up by Maxwell and Rahul flicks it straight back to the bowler.

Glenn Maxwell [5.0-0-34-1] comes back into the attack.

Over 38: India 182/5

37.6 - No run, full from Hazlewood and Suryakumar flicks it straight to mid-on.

37.5 - 1 run, back of a length outside off and Rahul punches it to deep cover.

37.4 - 1 run, full onto the stumps and Suryakumar gets off the mark with a flick towards midwicket.

37.3 - No run, back of a length now and Suryakumar pushes it back to Hazlewood.

37.2 - No run, length delivery outside off and Suryakumar taps it to point.

37.1 - 1 run, full onto the pads from Hazlewood and Rahul clips it to deep square leg.

Over 39: India 192/5

38.6 - FOUR! Finally India find the boundary as Suryakumar plays a late cut to beat the man at backward point.

38.5 - 1 run, sharp turn again as Rahul goes deep in the crease and punches to long-off.

38.4 - 1 run, Suryakumar opens his stance and punches towards mid-on for a quick single.

38.3 - No run, beaten! Sharp turn from Zampa as Suryakumar goes for a big drive but only connects with air.

38.2 - 1 run, Rahul punches towards cover for an easy single.

38.2 - 2 Wides! Suryakumar looks to sweep but Zampa fires it down leg and Inglis doesn't collect cleanly as they grab an extra.

72 balls since the last boundary for India!

38.1 - 1 run, shorter length from Zampa and Rahul punches through the gap at cover but again it's cut off in the deep.

Adam Zampa [7.0-0-29-0] comes back into the attack.

Over 40: India 197/5

39.6 - 1 run, full outside off and Rahul gets a thick edge towards third man.

39.5 - 1 run, Suryakumar flicks it hard towards midwicket where the fielder does well to cut off the boundary.

39.4 - 1 run, Rahul tucks the length delivery to midwicket and pushes for a quick single.

39.3 - 1 run, Hazlewood gets the length delivery to tail in as Suryakumar gets a thick inside edge onto the pads for a quick single.

39.2 - No run, length delivery outside off and Suryakumar chops it to point and sends Rahul back. That would've been a risky run.

39.1 - 1 run, Hazlewood bangs it short and Rahul connects well with the pull but finds deep backward square leg.

Over 41: India 200/5

40.6 - No run, quicker full delivery from Zampa and Rahul defends.

40.5 - 1 run, tossed up full down leg and Rahul drives to long-on to bring up the 200 for India.

40.4 - No run, flat onto the stumps and Rahul cuts it towards point.

40.3 - 1 run, loopy full toss and Suryakumar brings out the sweep but finds the fielder at deep backward square leg.

40.2 - 1 run, pitched fuller and Rahul drives it to deep cover but finds the fielder.

40.1 - No run, some drift from Zampa as Rahul looks to drive but gets a thick edge towards point.

Over 42: India 207/6

41.6 - No run, full onto the stumps from Starc and Shami blocks it out.

41.5 - FOUR! Starc strays onto the pads and Shami gets off the mark in style as he glances it to fine leg.

41.4 - No run, full from Starc and Shami pushes it out towards cover.

Mohammed Shami, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

41.3 - WICKET! Rahul c Josh Inglis b Starc 66 (107)

Wicket delivery from Starc! It's almost an unplayable delivery as Starc angles it into Rahul at pace and then gets the ball to nip away. Rahul shapes up to defend but only gets a faint outside edge that flies into the gloves of Inglis.

41.2 - 1 run, full outside off again and this time Suryakumar drives it to deep cover.

41.1 - No run, full outside off and Suryakumar cuts it to backward point where the fielder does well.

41.1 - 2 Wides! Starc fires it full down leg and Inglis does well to get a glove onto it and prevent it from going to the ropes as the batters grab an extra.

Mitchell Starc [7.0-0-40-1] comes back into the attack.

Over 43: India 211/6

42.6 - 1 run, wide yorker outside off from Cummins and Shami reaches out to guide it to third man.

42.5 - 1 run, this time Suryakumar connects with the pull as it lands short of the man at deep square leg.

42.4 - No run, painful! Another slower cutter to Suryakumar who looks to pull but only gets a faint inside edge as the ball hits him on the body.

42.3 - 1 run, back of a length now and Shami guides it to third man to rotate strike.

42.2 - No run, risky! Shami gets a thick inside edge when looking to pull and the ball just misses the stumps on the way back to the keeper.

42.1 - 1 run, slower cutter from Cummins and Suryakumar flicks it through midwicket.

Pat Cummins [7.0-0-23-2] comes back into the attack.

Over 44: India 213/7

43.6 - 1 run, Suryakumar flicks towards midwicket to retain strike.

43.5 - 1 run, full onto the stumps from Starc and Bumrah gets off the mark with a flick to midwicket.

Jasprit Bumrah, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

43.4 - WICKET! Shami c Josh Inglis b Starc 6 (10)

Starc picks up his third! Shami goes for the big heave down the wicket but only gets a healthy outside edge that Inglis collects. There's movement on offer for the pacers and it's going to be tough going for the Indian tail.

43.3 - No run, length delivery onto the stumps and Shami dabs to backward point.

43.2 - No run, full outside off and Shami drives it straight to short cover.

43.1 - No run, back of a length down leg from Starc and Shami looks to pull but gets it only glances off the pads to the keeper.

Over 45: India 215/8

44.6 - 1 run, tossed up onto the pads and Kuldeep flicks to deep midwicket to get off the mark.

Kuldeep Yadav, left handed bat, comes to the crease.

44.5 - WICKET! Bumrah lbw b Zampa 1 (3)

India lose another! Bumrah leans forward to defend but is beaten in the air as the ball hits him flush on the pads. The umpire is quick to raise his fingers and Bumrah isn't going to challenge the decision as he walks off. Just two wickets remaining for India who are in serious danger of getting bowled out.

44.4 - No run, slower from Zampa and Bumrah gets onto the back foot and tucks to square leg.

44.3 - 1 run, flat down leg and Suryakumar tucks it to midwicket.

44.2 - No run, tossed up full and Suryakumar drives it straight towards point.

44.1 - No run, flat onto the stumps from Zampa and Suryakumar defends.

Adam Zampa [9.0-0-42-0] comes back into the attack for his final over.

All hopes on this man now for India!

India's Suryakumar Yadav in action at the Narendra Modi stadium. 

Image: REUTERS

Over 46: India 221/8

45.6 - 1 run, full onto the stumps and Kuldeep flicks to long-on and again picks up the single.

45.6 - Wide! Starc pitches it well outside off and has to reload.

45.5 - 2 runs, excellent from Kuldeep as he steps across and flicks the fuller delivery to deep midwicket.

45.4 - No run, shorter now from Starc and Kuldeep rides the bounce to defend.

45.3 - No run, length delivery outside off and Kuldeep pushes it straight to point.

45.2 - 1 run, back of a length from Starc and Suryakumar gets a big leading edge to long-off and takes the single. SKY needs to be farming strike and going for the big shots now.

45.1 - 1 run, full onto the pads from Starc and Kuldeep flicks it comfortably to deep fine leg.

Over 47: India 223/8

46.6 - No run, pinpoint yorker from Cummins and Kuldeep manages to dig it out as he gets a thick inside edge onto the boots.

46.5 - No run, slower full delivery outside off and Kuldeep can only dab it to point.

46.4 - No run, slower length delivery outside off and Kuldeep gets a big inside edge that bounces to the keeper.

46.3 - 1 run, smart bowling from Cummins as he bangs in a slower short delivery into Suryakumar who can only ramp it over the keeper for a single.

Will SKY go for the big shots now?

46.2 - 1 run, slower short delivery and this time Kuldeep pulls to deep fine leg.

46.1 - No run, sharp bouncer from Cummins and Kuldeep blocks it out towards point.

Pat Cummins [8.0-0-27-2] comes back into the attack.

Over 48: India 227/9

47.6 - No run, full outside off and Kuldeep slashes hard but only connects with air.

47.5 - No run, length delivery onto the stumps and Kuldeep defends.

47.4 - 1 run, length delivery from Hazlewood and Siraj tucks it to backward square leg to get off the mark.

Mohammed Siraj, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

47.3 - WICKET! Suryakumar Yadav c Josh Inglis b Hazlewood 18 (28)

The slower short ball does the trick for Australia! Suryakumar goes for a big pull but misses completely as the ball bounces off the gloves and lobs into the welcome gloves of Inglis. That was the last line of defence for India who are in big trouble at the moment.

47.2 - 2 runs, Suryakumar charges out and slices the length delivery to deep cover where Warner puts in an excellent dive to cut off the boundary.

47.2 - Wide! Another slower short ball but it's too high and is called a wide.

47.1 - No run, slower short delivery from Hazlewood and Suryakumar goes for the pull but it only comes off the gloves as the keeper cuts it off.

Josh Hazlewood [8.0-0-48-1] comes back into the attack.

Over 49: India 232/9

48.6 - 1 run, length delivery onto the stumps and Kuldeep dabs it to third man to retain strike.

48.5 - 1 run, banged short to Siraj who awkwardly pulls it off the shoulder of the bat to fine leg.

48.4 - 1 run, back of a length from Cummins and Kuldeep pulls it to deep midwicket.

48.3 - 1 run, Siraj swings at the full delivery and manages to send it towards mid-off for a quick single.

48.2 - No run, beaten! Banged short by Cummins and Siraj looks to ramp but doesn't connect.

48.2 - Wide! Cummins spills it down leg and has to reload.

48.1 - No run, beaten! Full outside off from Cummins and Siraj looks to drive but it just whizzes pas the edge.

Over 50: India 240/all-out

49.6 - WICKET! Kuldeep Yadav run out (Labuschagne/Cummins) 10 (18)

Hazlewood bangs it short and Siraj gets a thick top-edge as he pulls to deep midwicket where it lands safe. They complete a single and push for two but Kuldeep can't make it back safely to the non-striker's end.

49.5 - 1 run, this time Kuldeep gets bat to ball as he pulls but only sends it to deep midwicket.

49.4 - No run, slower short delivery from Hazlewood and Kuldeep swings hard but can't connect.

49.3 - 1 run, Hazlewood drags his length back and Siraj slaps it hard but it's cut off at mid-off.

49.2 - FOUR! Full outside off and Siraj thumps it powerfully past Hazlewood to find the boundary. Finally something to cheer about for the crowds who let out a big roar.

49.1 - 1 run, back of a length from Hazlewood and Kuldeep taps it towards cover for a quick single.

Australia need 241 runs to win! 

A solid bowling performance from Australia as they drove home the advantage of winning the toss by sticking to some excellent bowling plans to bowl India out for the first time in this tournament.

Rohit (47 off 31 balls) got India off to a typical quick start but Starc (3/55) struck early to get rid of Gill (4) and take away the momentum.

Maxwell (1/35) got rid of Rohit in the 10th over and Cummins (2/34) sent back Shreyas Iyer (4) in the very next over to put India on the back foot.

KL Rahul (66 off 107 balls) and Virat Kohli (54 off 63 balls) stitched together a fighting 67-run partnership but no other batter could emulate the efforts of those two.

Cummins landed the heavy blow when he sent Kohli packing in the 29th over and Hazlewood (2/60) then opened his account to get rid of Jadeja (9) cheaply.

Rahul was done in by an absolute Jaffa from Starc and Suryakumar (18) failed to put up much of a fight as Hazlewood struck again.

India desperately need early wickets now to put pressure onto Australia who will fancy their chances of chasing down this total with not too many runs on the board.

It's a slow pitch with some balls sticking to the surface but if dew sets in later in the night it should favour the batters considerably.

Mitchell Starc says it's not an easy wicket to bat on!

You can always plan for things, the way we contributed with the ball is fantastic first up and now out there (need to do the job) with the bat. There is not a whole heap of help for the seam bowlers and swing bowlers, was trying to do a few diff things, vary the pace a little bit. Patty (Cummins) and Josh (Hazlewood) were outstanding and obviously a little bit of reverse at the back end. Hopefully we restricted them to enough (runs). We bowled second here against England and it was a little dewy, the wicket (today)is a little bit dry and hopefully the dew comes in and we don't see any reverse in the second innigs, Not an easy wicket to bat on, the easiest time to bat perhaps is against the hard new ball and there are runs to be scored and it is not going to be easy, but it is what you ask for, it is a world cup final. What more can you ask for!
Mitchell Starc (3/55)

All set for the start!

Rohit Sharma has his team in a huddle on the field as David Warner and Travis Head walk out to open the innings for Australia.

India need early wickets here as Jasprit Bumrah takes the new ball to open the attack.

Over 1: Australia 15/0

0.6 - FOUR! Bumrah pitches it full outside off looking for swing and Head meets it with a big drive to pierce the gap at cover.

0.5 - No run, banged short by Bumrah and Head blocks it out.

0.4 - FOUR! Again swing on offer for Bumrah but Head connects with a big booming drive to send it racing past mid-off.

0.3 - No run, Bumrah comes round the wicket to Head and pitches it full to the batter who shoulders arms.

0.2 - 3 runs, swing again from Bumrah but Warner leans forward and drives it through covers as the fielder chases it down.

0.1 - FOUR! Edged and safe! What a start from Bumrah as it swings away from Warner and takes a healthy edge that slips through the gap between first and second slip. That was closer to Kohli at first slip who should've gone for it.

Over 2: India 28/1

1.6 - No run, length delivery onto the stumps and Head blocks it out. Australia are off to a flyer despite the loss of Warner.

1.5 - 1 leg bye, Shami gets it to nip back in as Marsh misses with the tuck and the ball glances off the pads.

1.4 - FOUR! Marsh connects superbly this time as he hammers the back of a length delivery over cover.

1.4 - FIVE Wides! Wayward from Shami as he pitches it far down leg and Rahul gets a hand to it but still can't stop the ball from escaping to fine leg.

1.3 - 1 bye, Head shoulders arms and there's some excellent movement from the ball after hitting the surface as it goes past Rahul for a bye.

1.2 - 1 run, streaky start from Marsh as he swings hard but gets a thick inside edge that escapes to square leg.

Mitchell Marsh, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

1.1 - WICKET! Warner c Kohli b Shami 7 (3)

Shami strikes early! Excellent from Shami as he gets the length delivery to seam away from Warner who reaches out to cut but only gets a thick edge that flies towards slip. Kohli does well this time as he keeps his eyes on the ball and grabs it just as the ball is going past him.

1.1 - Wide! Shami fires it full down leg and Warner looks to flick but misses.

Mohammed Shami, right-arm fast medium, will take the other new ball.

Over 3: Australia 29/1

2.6 - No run, beaten! Lethal back of a length delivery from Bumrah that hits the deck and seams away from Head who looks to defend but misses.

2.5 - No run, fired in full onto the stumps now and Head mistimes the punch back to Bumrah.

2.4 - No run, beaten! Bumrah sends down a pacy back of a length delivery to Head who looks to dab but sees it fly past the edge.

2.3 - 1 run, this time Marsh pushes it past point for a quick single.

2.2 - No run, beaten! And again Marsh swings hard but can't connect with the ball.

2.1 - No run, beaten! Excellent late movement from Bumrah as Marsh heaves but only connects with air.

Over 4: Australia 41/1

3.6 - 1 run, fuller this time from Shami and Marsh drives to long-off to retain strike.

3.5 - No run, short outside off and Marsh blocks it out towards mid-off.

3.4 - 2 runs, Shami drags his length back and this time Marsh guides it into the gap at deep backward square leg.

3.3 - SIX! Full in the slot and Marsh hammers it high over long-on for a massive six. He's not going to let anything in the slot go unpunished.

3.2 - No run, back of a length outside off and Marsh shoulders arms.

3.1 - No run, full outside off now and Marsh blocks it out.

3.1 - Two Wides! Shami pitches it full down leg and Rahul does well to get a glove and prevent it from escaping to the ropes.

Over 5: Australia 41/2

4.6 - No run, three dots to end the over as Smith pushes it back to Bumrah. This game is balanced on a knife's edge now.

4.5 - No run, Bumrah drags his length back and again Smith defends.

4.4 - No run, full outside off from Bumrah and Smith blocks it back to the bowler.

Steven Smith, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

4.3 - WICKET! Mitchell Marsh c Rahul b Bumrah 15 (15)

Bumrah joins the party! Marsh slashes at a short delivery outside off but only gets a faint edge onto the ball that Rahul collects safely behind the wickets. Australia have scored a fast clip but these two wickets could come back to haunt them.

4.2 - No run, fuller onto the stumps now as Marsh pushes it out to mid-on.

4.1 - No run, back of a length from Bumrah and it seams into Marsh who defends.

Over 6: Australia 42/2

5.6 - No run, full onto the stumps and Smith brings his bat down in time to defend. Excellent over from Shami as just the 1 run comes off it.

5.5 - No run, length delivery outside off to Smith who blocks it out safely.

5.4 - 1 run, Shami targets the stumps and Head flicks to mid-on for a quick single.

5.3 - No run, some late movement from Shami as Head tentatively blocks it out.

5.2 - No run, back of a length outside off and this time Head punches it to mid-off.

5.1 - No run, appeals for LBW as Shami gets it to nip in sharply and hits Head on the pads but it's sliding down leg. Rahul rightly advises against the review and they don't challenge the decision.

Over 7: Australia 47/3

6.6 - WICKET! Smith lbw b Bumrah 4 (9)

Bumrah strikes again! It's the slower off-cutter that does the trick for Bumrah as Smith brings his bat down to defend but is beaten by the change of pace. The ball hits him on the back pad and the umpire doesn't thick long before raising his finger.

There's no review from Smith but replays confirm the impact was outside off-stump. Had Smith reviewed he would've still been out there.

6.5 - No run, Bumrah drags his length back now and Smith tucks it to square leg.

6.4 - FOUR! Full from Bumrah and Smith brings out a glorious on-drive to beat mid-on and get off the mark in style.

6.3 - No run, short outside off to Smith who defends.

6.2 - 1 run, back of a length now from Bumrah and Head taps to point for a quick single.

6.1 - No run, Bumrah pitches it full outside off and Head drives to mid-off where it's well cut off by the fielder.

Over 8: Australia 47/3

7.6 - No run, excellent maiden over from Shami inside the powerplay as Head defends.

7.5 - No run, short outside off and this time Head taps it to point.

7.4 - No run, beaten! Back of a length from Shami and again Head swings but only connects with air.

7.3 - No run, length delivery outside off and Head blocks it back to Shami.

7.2 - No run, fuller this time from Shami and Head gets his bat behind ball to defend.

7.1 - No run, cut in half! Excellent back of a length delivery from Shami that nips in after hitting the surface and beats the inside edge as Head looks to flick.

Marnus Labuschagne, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

Over 9: Australia 51/3

8.6 - No run, sharp bouncer from Bumrah and Labuschagne rides the bounce to defend.

8.5 - FOUR byes! That's poor from Rahul as Bumrah sends down a slower ball and Labuschagne shoulders arms. The ball bounces just in front of Rahul who doesn't get his hands down in time and it slips through his legs for four byes.

8.4 - No run, back of a length delivery outside off and Labuschagne blocks it out.

8.3 - No run, slower dipping yorker form Bumrah and Labuschagne does well to dig it out.

8.2 - No run, length delivery onto the stumps now and Labuschagne.

8.1 - No run, back of a length from Bumrah and Labuschagne blocks it back to the bowler.

Bumrah into his fifth over now!

Over 10: Australia 60/3

9.6 - No run, Shami bangs it short to Labuschagne who rides the bounce and defends.

9.5 - 1 run, Head swings hard again and only gets a thick inside edge that bounces past the stumps.

9.4 - FOUR! Head reads the slower delivery from Shami and hammers it straight past the bowler for back-to-back boundaries.

9.3 - FOUR! Excellent from Head as this time he manages to dab it past backward point to find the gap in the deep.

9.2 - No run, length delivery again and Head looks to dab it past backward point but the fielder cuts it off.

9.1 - No run, length delivery from Shami and Head looks to flick but gets hit on the pads. It's sliding down leg though and there aren't many appeals.

Shami continues into the fifth over of his spell.

Over 11: Australia 65/3

10.6 - No run, appeals for LBW again as Head is beaten by the sharp turn and gets hit on the pads but it's sliding down leg and they don't review. Replays confirm it would've missed leg-stump.

10.5 - 2 run, appeals for LBW as Head swings hard but gets a faint inside edge before the ball brushes the pads and escapes to fine leg.

10.4 - No run, flat onto the stumps and Head blocks it back to Jadeja.

10.3 - 1 run, Jadeja strays onto the pads and Labuschagne clips it to deep square leg to get off the mark.

10.2 - No run, another quicker delivery to Labuschagne who tucks to square leg.

10.1 - No run, full and quick from Jadeja and Labuschagne blocks it out.

10.1 - Two Wides! Jadeja fires it down leg and Rahul again doesn't gather cleanly as they grab an extra.

Rohit immediately turns to spin after the first powerplay as Ravindra Jadeja, Left arm orthodox, comes into the attack.

Over 12: Australia 68/3

11.6 - 1 run, tossed up full to Labuschagne who flicks to long-on.

11.5 - 1 run, flat again from Kuldeep as Head punches to deep point.

11.4 - No run, flat onto the stumps and Head goes for the pull but finds midwicket.

11.3 - 1 run, quicker delivery from Kuldeep and Labuschagne drives to long-on.

11.2 - No run, tossed up onto the stumps by Kuldeep and Labuschagne defends.

11.1 - No run, Kuldeep immediately gets the ball to turn as Labuschagne blocks it out.

Spin from both ends now as Kuldeep Yadav, comes into the attack.

Over 13: Australia 70/3

12.6 - No run, tossed up full onto the stumps and Labuschagne defends.

12.5 - 1 run, flat onto the stumps and Head drives to long-off.

12.4 - 1 run, shorter this time to Labuschagne who pulls it towards midwicket.

12.3 - No run, Jadeja tosses it up outside off and Labuschagne blocks it back to the bowler.

12.2 - No run, fuller onto the stumps now and Labuschagne defends.

12.1 - No run, beaten! Quicker delivery from Jadeja as Labuschagne looks to cut but can't connect.

Over 14: Australia 74/3

13.6 - 1 run, this time Labuschagne punches it past point to retain strike.

13.5 - No run, flat outside off and Labuschagne punches it straight to point.

13.4 - 1 run, tossed up fuller this time and Head drives to long-off for a safe single.

13.3 - No run, sharp turn from Kuldeep as Head opens his stance but pushes it back to the bowler.

13.2 - 1 run, flat onto the stumps and Labuschagne gets onto the back foot to tuck it to square leg.

13.1 - 1 run, length delivery from Kuldeep and Head cuts it to deep cover.

Over 15: Australia 78/3

14.6 - 1 run, tossed up to Head who drives it past Jadeja for an easy single.

14.5 - No run, short outside off to Head who slaps it to cover.

14.4 - 1 run, full outside off this time and Labuschagne drives to long-off.

14.3 - No run, fired in full onto the stumps and Labuschagne defends.

14.2 - 1 run, quick again to Head who drives to long-off.

14.1 - 1 run, quicker delivery from Jadeja to Labuschagne who punches to deep cover.

Over 16: Australia 87/3

15.6 - 1 run, tossed up slower by Kuldeep and Head drives to long-off.

15.5 - SIX! Kuldeep tosses it up onto the stumps and this time Head gets down on one knee and launches it high over midwicket with the slog-sweep.

15.4 - No run, Head goes deep in the crease and punches it back to Kuldeep.

15.3 - 1 run, Labuschagne shuffles across and flicks past square leg.

15.2 - No run, Labuschagne goes deep in the crease and flicks it uppishly towards midwicket but it lands short of the fielder.

15.1 - 1 run, shorter delivery from Kuldeep and Labuschagne slaps it through the gap at cover.

Over 17: Australia 93/3

16.6 - 1 run, back of a length to Labuschagne who tucks it to deep fine leg as the umpires signal for drinks.

16.5 - 1 run, short again from Siraj and Head pulls it over midwicket but finds the fielder in the deep.

16.4 - FOUR! Banged short again but this time Head backs away and slices it past the man at point.

16.3 - No run, Siraj bangs it short outside off and Head leaves for the keeper.

16.2 - No run, length delivery outside off and Head dabs it to backward point.

16.1 - No run, full outside off from Siraj and Head drives it hard but it's superbly cut off by Kohli at short cover.

Pace from one end now as Mohammed Siraj, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack.

Over 18: Australia 95/3

17.6 - No run, tossed up down leg and Labuschagne pushes it back to Kuldeep.

17.5 - 1 run, Head makes room and cuts it to deep cover for an easy single.

17.4 - No run, slower delivery to Head who tucks to midwicket.

17.3 - 1 run, tossed up again and this time Labuschagne flicks towards deep midwicket.

17.2 - No run, full onto the pads now and Labuschagne flicks to short fine leg.

17.1 - No run, tossed up by Kuldeep and Labuschagne pushes it back to the bowler.

Kuldeep continues from the other end.

Over 19: Australia 99/3

18.6 - 1 run, full onto the stumps and Labuschagne blocks with soft hands for a quick single.

18.5 - 1 run, Siraj bangs it short to Head who pulls to deep midwicket.

18.4 - 1 run, angled into the stumps again as Labuschagne pushes it towards cover for a quick single to bring up the 50-run partnership.

18.3 - No run, full onto the stumps to Labuschagne who pushes it back to Siraj.

18.2 - 1 run, back of a length from Siraj and Head slices it powerfully to deep cover to rotate strike.

18.1 - No run, Siraj comes round the wicket and angles it into Head who punches to mid-off.

Over 20: Australia 104/3

19.6 - 1 run, flat onto the pads and Labuschagne tucks to midwicket to keep strike.

19.5 - 2 runs, Labuschagne backs away to make room and cuts it to deep cover where Shreyas does well to cut off the boundary.

19.4 - No run, beaten! Labuschagne doesn't read the googly as he shapes up to defend but sees it just beat the edge.

19.3 - 1 run, flat outside off and Head slices it past cover to rotate strike.

19.2 - No run, slower loopy delivery to Head who dabs it to backward point.

19.1 - 1 run, tossed up outside off from Kuldeep and Labuschagne gets low to slap it to deep cover to bring up 100 for Australia.

Over 21: Australia 110/3

20.6 - No run, full onto the stumps and Labuschagne flicks to mid-on.

20.5 - No run, slower full delivery onto the stumps and Labuschagne punches it to mid-off.

20.4 - 1 run, another rising short delivery and Head pulls again but finds deep midwicket as he moves to 49*.

20.3 - FOUR! Siraj bangs it short outside off and Head meets it with a fierce pull to send it flying over midwicket.

20.2 - 1 run, back of a length to Labuschagne who dabs towards backward point for a quick single.

20.1 - No run, length delivery outside off from Siraj and Labuschagne punches it straight to mid-off.

Over 22: Australia 117/3 - FIFTY up for Head! 50* (58)

21.6 - 1 run, googly from Kuldeep and Head punches it to long-on to retain strike.

21.5 - 1 run, too full from Kuldeep as Labuschagne drives to long-on.

21.4 - No run, Labuschagne swings hard but this time gets a thick inside edge back onto his boot.

21.3 - Edged and FOUR! Labuschagne looks to drive but only gets a thick outside edge that flies past the keeper and through the vacant slip region.

21.2 - 1 run, FIFTY up for Head! 50* (58)

Head backs away again and this time punches it to deep cover to bring up back-to-back fifties.

21.1 - No run, fired in flat down leg and Head backs away but only punches it back to Kuldeep.

Over 23: Australia 122/3

Australia need 119 runs from 27 overs to win.

22.6 - 1 run, Head skips down the track and whips it through the gap at midwicket.

22.5 - No run, tossed up to Head who gets onto the back foot to defend.

22.4 - 1 run, Labuschagne clears his front foot and slaps it through cover for an easy single.

22.3 - 1 run, Head gets onto the back foot and comfortably punches it to long-off.

22.2 - 1 run, tossed up full by Jadeja and Labuschagne drives to long-on.

22.1 - 1 run, poor short delivery from Jadeja and Head cuts it fiercely but it's well cut off at cover.

Ravindra Jadeja [3.0-0-11-0] comes back into the attack.

Over 24: Australia 127/3

23.6 - No run, angled into Labuschagne again but it's met by a good solid block.

23.5 - No run, Shami angles it into Labuschagne who only tucks it towards short midwicket.

23.4 - 1 run, streaky from Head as he swings at the short delivery but only gets a thick inside-edge that bounces past the stumps.

23.3 - No run, back of a length onto the stumps and Head pushes it out to point.

23.2 - No run, Shami drags his length back as Head pushes it towards cover.

23.1 - FOUR! Too full from Shami and Head welcomes him back into the attack with a superb lofted drive to send it straight back over the bowler's head.

Mohammed Shami [5.0-1-33-1] comes back into the attack.

Over 25: Australia 135/3

24.6 - 1 run, Labuschagne leans forward and drives through covers for an easy single. Australia are playing easy risk free cricket here.

24.5 - 1 run, Head opens the face of his bat and guides it past point.

24.4 - 1 run, flat onto the stumps and Labuschagne cuts it to deep cover.

24.3 - 1 run, Head heaves at the full delivery and mistimes the shot as it flies uppishly towards long-on.

24.2 - No run, tossed up full to Head who flicks it straight to short midwicket.

24.1 - Edged and FOUR! Jadeja gets the ball to grip as Head looks to cut but gets a thick outside edge that flies past the keeper.

Over 26: Australia 144/3

Australia need just 97 runs from 144 balls to win.

25.6 - FOUR! This time Head takes on the short ball and absolutely nails the pull as he sends it racing through square leg.

25.5 - 1 run, chance! Labuschagne looks to pull but is rushed by the short ball as it flies off the top-edge but lands just short of Bumrah at deep fine leg.

25.4 - No run, length delivery outside off and Labuschagne punches it to mid-off.

25.3 - No run, back of a length outside off and Labuschagne flicks it to midwicket.

25.2 - No run, full onto the stumps now and Labuschagne blocks it out to cover.

25.1 - FOUR! Too full from Shami and Labuschagne drives it superbly through the gap at cover.

Over 27: Australia 148/3

Australia need just 93 runs from 138 balls to win.

26.6 - 1 run, Head hammers it hard towards extra cover where Rohit does well to cut off the boundary.

26.5 - 1 run, Labuschagne gets a thick outside edge towards cover as the 100-run partnership comes up between these two.

26.4 - 1 run, Head makes room and pushes it towards point for a quick run.

26.3 - 1 run, fuller onto the stumps and Labuschagne drives to mid-off for a quick single.

26.2 - No run, shorter from Jadeja and Labuschagne dabs it to backward point.

26.1 - No run, tossed up full by Jadeja and Labuschagne pushes it out to cover.

Over 28: Australia 158/3

Australia need just 79 runs from 132 balls to win.

27.6 - FOUR! Bumrah bangs it short and Head connects superbly with the pull to beat the fielder at deep square leg.

27.5 - 1 leg bye, REVIEW for LBW!

Bumrah fires in a yorker and Labuschagne misses with the flick as the ball hits the pads and deflects to square leg. Bumrah wants a review and Rohit obliges. There's no bat involved but the impact on wickets is 'Umpire's Call' which means Labuschagne survives even as India retain the review.

Luck not favouring India at the moment.

27.4 - 1 run, Head makes room and punches it past point for a single.

27.3 - FOUR! Full onto the stumps from Bumrah and Head drives it beautifully straight down the ground to find the gap in the field.

27.2 - No run, chance! Head drives it hard towards Bumrah who gets a hand onto the ball and deflects it onto the stumps at the non-striker's end but Labuschagne does well to get his bat back in time.

27.1 - FOUR! Bumrah starts off with a slower full delivery and Head mistimes the shot but still gets enough onto it to send the ball flying over midwicket for a one-bounce four.

Jasprit Bumrah [5.0-2-21-2] comes back into the attack.

Over 29: Australia 165/3

28.6 - No run, Head goes deep in the crease and punches it back to Jadeja.

28.5 - 1 run, fuller delivery to Labuschagne who drives to long-off. Risk-free batting from Labuschagne at the moment.

28.4 - No run, slower delivery from Jadeja and Labuschagne defends.

28.3 - No run, Labuschagne backs away but only punches it to mid-off.

28.2 - 1 run, tossed up full and Head heaves but only sends it towards long-on for a single.

28.1 - 1 run, tossed up outside off by Jadeja and Labuschagne drives to long-off.

Over 30: Australia 167/3

Australia need 74 runs from 120 balls to win.

29.6 - No run, Bumrah bangs it short and Labuschagne ducks under it.

29.5 - No run, pacy length delivery outside off and Labuschange pushes it out towards cover.

29.4 - 1 run, pinpoint yorker down leg from Bumrah but Head backs away and digs it out towards cover.

29.3 - 1 run, full onto the pads and this time Labuschagne flicks to deep square leg.

29.2 - No run, beaten! Another excellent slower delivery as Labuschagne looks to drive but can't connect.

29.1 - No run, slower delivery outside off from Bumrah and Labuschagne dabs it to backward point.

Over 31: Australia 170/3

31.6 - 2 runs, tossed up onto the pads and this time Labuschagne glances it to fine leg for an easy two.

31.5 - No run, Jadeja fires it quicker onto the stumps and Labuschagne defends.

31.4 - No run, Labuschagne makes room but dabs it straight to point.

31.3 - No run, angled in full to Labuschagne again who pushes it to cover.

31.2 - No run, fired in full to Labuschagne who defends.

31.1 - 1 run, quicker delivery outside off from Jadeja and Head punches it to long-off for an easy single.

Over 32: Australia 172/3

Australia need 69 runs from 108 balls to win.

31.6 - No run, Head dabs it towards backward point but finds the fielder.

31.5 - No run, Head backs away and looks to cut but misses as the ball crashes onto the pads.

31.4 - 1 run, Labuschagne gets a thick outside edge towards point for a quick run.

31.3 - 1 run, flat onto the stumps and Head punches it to long-off for an easy single.

31.2 - No run, Head backs away and punches the back of a length delivery but finds cover.

31.1 - No run, tossed up down the middle by Kuldeep and Head defends.

Kuldeep Yadav [6.0-0-30-0] is back into the attack.

Over 33: Australia 174/3

Two relatively quiet over for India, can they build on this pressure now?

32.6 - No run, again Labuschagne can only deflect the ball to point as he looks to drive but can't connect cleanly.

32.5 - No run, Labuschagne backs away and looks to cut but mistimes the shot to point.

32.4 - No run, Labuschagne dabs towards backward point but finds the fielder.

32.3 - 1 run, Head goes low and brings out the slog-sweep but mistimes the shot to midwicket.

32.2 - No run, Head backs away but punches it straight to mid-off.

32.1 - 1 run, Jadeja fires it flat onto the stumps and Labuschagne punches to long-off for an easy single.

Over 34: Australia 185/3 - HUNDRED up for Head! 100* (95)

33.6 - No run, Labuschagne goes deep in the crease and blocks out the flat delivery.

33.5 - 1 run, HUNDRED up for Head! 100* (95)

Head punches it towards short cover and pushes for a quick single. The fielder is onto the ball in a flash but misses with the throw as Head brings up a World Cup final century!

33.4 - No run, quicker delivery outside off from Kuldeep as Head dabs it to point.

33.3 - 2 runs, Head now slaps it past the man at mid-off and pushes hard for two as he moves to 99*.

33.2 - FOUR! Kuldeep drags his length back and this time Head clears his front foot and pulls it over mid-on for back-to-back boundaries.

33.1 - FOUR! Head dances down the track and flicks the loopy delivery from Kuldeep over midwicket for a one-bounce four.

Over 35: Australia 192/3

Australia need just 49 runs in 90 balls to win.

Jadeja bowls out as he finishes wicketless with 0/43.

34.6 - No run, fired in flat outside off and Labuschange chops it out to cover.

34.5 - No run, Labuschagne waits in the crease and punches it to mid-off.

34.4 - 1 run, Head opens his stance and cuts it hard to deep cover for an easy single.

34.3 - No run, Head drives hard but mistimes the shot as it rolls towards mid-off.

34.2 - No run, fired in quicker by Jadeja as Head defends.

34.1 - SIX! Jadeja comes over the wicket to Head who gets low and nails the slog-sweep to send it flying into the stands over deep midwicket.

Over 36: Australia 195/3

46 runs in 84 balls to win now!

35.6 - 1 run, this time Head manages to cut it to deep point for an easy single.

35.5 - No run, Head chops the slower delivery back into the pitch.

35.4 - 1 run, tossed up full again and this time Labuschagne drives to long-off.

35.3 - No run, tossed up fuller to Labuschagne who defends towards cover.

35.2 - No run, sharp turn from Kuldeep as Labuschagne tucks it to square leg.

35.1 - 1 run, Kuldeep tosses it up outside off and Head smashes it hard to deep cover.

Over 37: Australia 204/3

Australia are strolling towards the win as they need 37 runs in 78 balls.

36.6 - 1 run, short again from Siraj and Head pulls it to deep square leg.

36.5 - No run, slower short delivery and Head swipes hard but is beaten.

36.4 - No run, yorker down leg this time and Head digs it out to mid-on.

36.3 - SIX! Siraj bangs it short again and this time Head pulls it handsomely over deep midwicket for a maximum.

36.2 - 1 run, full outside off and Labuschagne drives it to deep cover to bring up the 150-run partnership between the two.

36.1 - 1 run, slower short delivery from Siraj and Head backs away and pulls to deep square leg.

Mohammed Siraj [3.0-0-16-0] comes back into the attack.

Over 38: Australia 214/3

Australia need 27 runs in 72 balls to win.

Kuldeep also finishes wicketless with 0/56.

37.6 - 1 run, Labuschagne tucks to square leg for an easy single.

37.5 - 1 run, short outside off and Head cuts it to deep extra cover.

37.4 - No run, tossed up fuller by Kuldeep as Head gets onto the back foot and defends.

37.3 - SIX! Head gets low and connects beautifully with the slog-sweep to send it flying over deep midwicket for his fourth six of the game.

37.2 - 1 run, Kuldeep offers flight to Labuschagne who drives to long-on.

37.1 - 1 run, tossed up down leg by Kuldeep and Head flicks it to long-on.

Kuldeep to bowl out now.

Over 39: Australia 219/3

Australia need just 22 runs in 66 balls to win.

38.6 - 1 run, short delivery from Siraj and Labuschagne pulls to deep midwicket to move to 48*.

38.5 - 1 run, full onto the stumps and Head heaves but mistimes the shot to deep midwicket.

38.4 - 1 run, back of a length outside off and Labuschagne tucks it to deep square leg.

38.3 - No run, full outside off from Siraj and Labuschange drives it straight to mid-off.

38.2 - 1 run, full onto the stumps to Head who drives to long-on for an easy single.

38.1 - 1 run, banged short by Siraj to Labuschagne who pulls to deep square leg.

Over 40: Australia 225/3 - FIFTY up for Labuschagne! 53* (99)

39.6 - FOUR! FIFTY up for Labuschagne! 53* (99)

Full onto the pads now and Labuschagne flicks it through midwicket to find the gap and bring up his half-century! He's played an ultra patient knock but provided perfect support to Head who has been going at it hammer and tongs from the other end.

39.5 - No run, full outside off and Labuschagne pushes it to cover and wants a risky single but Head rightly sends him back.

39.4 - No run, length delivery outside out and Labuschagne blocks it out to cover.

39.3 - No run, pinpoint yorker from Bumrah and Labuschagne misses with the flick as it hits him low on the pads but it's sliding down leg.

39.2 - 1 run, full down leg as Head makes room and flicks it to deep midwicket.

39.1 - 1 run, full outside off from Bumrah and Labuschagne guides it to third man to move to 49*.

Final throw of the dice now as Jasprit Bumrah [7.0-2-36-2] comes back into the attack.

Over 41: Australia 230/3

Australia need just 11 runs in 54 balls to win.

40.6 - No run, full outside off and Labuschagne looks to drive but picks out the man at mid-off.

40.5 - No run, cross-seamed delivery outside off and Labuschagne blocks towards cover.

40.4 - No run, full outside off from Siraj and Labuschagne mistimes the drive to mid-off.

40.3 - FOUR! Siraj bangs it short down leg and Labuschagne swivels as he pulls it to deep fine leg.

40.2 - No run, full onto the stumps and Labuschagne blocks it back to Siraj.

40.1 - 1 run, slower delivery from Siraj and Head flicks it to deep square leg for an easy single.

Over 42: Australia 231/3

Glum faces all around the stadium as they await the inevitable now.

41.6 - No run, full outside off and Labuschange defends towards cover.

41.5 - No run, low full toss from Bumrah and Labuschange can't find the gap as he drives to mid-off.

41.4 - No run, length delivery onto the pads and Labuschange flicks it straight to square leg.

41.3 - No run, Bumrah fires in a yorker onto the stumps and Labuschagne defends firmly back to the bowler.

41.2 - No run, slow again onto the stumps and Labuschagne tucks it to short midwicket.

41.1 - 1 run, slower full delivery from Bumrah and Head mistimes the drive towards long-on.

Over 43: Australia 241/4

42.6 - 2 runs, AUSTRALIA ARE WORLD CHAMPIONS!

Maxwell pulls the short delivery to deep square leg to spark off wild celebrations as the Aussies run onto the field to celebrate their sixth World Cup title.

Glenn Maxwell, right handed bat, comes to the crease to grab the winning runs.

42.5 - WICKET! Head c Shubman Gill b Siraj 137 (120)

Head looks to finish it off in style as he pulls the short ball to deep midwicket but this time he finds Gill who makes no mistake. Something for the crowds to cheer about but it won't bother the Aussies who are waiting to charge onto the field and celebrate.

42.4 - 1 run, Labuschagne heaves but only gets a thick inside edge that escapes to square leg.

42.3 - 1 run, Head drives it straight and Siraj gets a hand onto the ball to slow it down as they grab a quick single.

42.2 - FOUR! Short outside off now and Head slaps it hard over mid-off for a one-bounce four. Just 4 runs needed now.

42.1 - 2 runs, Siraj bangs it short and Head pulls hard along the ground to deep midwicket for an easy two.

Australia win a record-extending sixth World Cup title!

A flawless performance from Australia as they take over the field at the Narendra Modi stadium in wild celebrations.

India started the run chase with a bang as Bumrah and Shami grabbed three early wickets to reduce Australia to 47/3 inside the first seven overs.

However, a 192-run fourth-wicket partnership between Head and Labuschagne just took the game away from India.

Head was in imperious form as he smashed a World Cup century scoring 137 runs off just 120 balls. Labuschagne played the role of an anchor to perfection, scoring a fighting half-century with 58 runs off 110 balls.

Fittingly, it was Maxwell who had the joy of scoring the winning runs after his incredible exploits against Afghanistan.

Travis Head joins an illustrious list as he's named the Player of the Match for his stunning century!

Never expected this, not in a million years, truly an exceptional day. Lot better than sitting on the couch at home. Really glad to contribute, the first twenty balls I played gave me a lot of confidence and yea I was able to carry through. The way Mitch Marsh came out and took the game on set the tone, we knew the wicket may get tough. Was a great decision to bowl first after winning the toss, it paid dividends. Nice to be a part of it and play a role in all of that. He’s (Rohit Sharma) probably the unluckiest man in the world now. Was great to hold on to that catch, who knows he could’ve probably got a hundred if not more. (On joining the list of centurions in WC finals) Nice list to join, nice to be here, nice to contribute. It’s going to be a nice couple of days, looking forward to it.
Travis Head (137 off 120 balls)

PM Modi congratulates Australia and praises the Indian team's incredible effort all through the tournament

That World Cup winning feeling! 

Australia's Glenn Maxwell celebrates after winning the ICC Cricket World Cup.

Australia's Glenn Maxwell and Marnus Labuschagne celebrate after winning the ICC Cricket World Cup.

Australia players celebrate after winning the ICC Cricket World Cup. 

Australia's Pat Cummins and David Warner celebrate after winning the ICC Cricket World Cup.

Fireworks are seen above the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad after Australia won the the ICC Cricket World Cup.

Australia players celebrate after winning the ICC Cricket World Cup.

Virat Kohli wins the Player of the Tournament award!

A rather glum looking Virat Kohli walks onto the podium to pick up the Player of the Tournament award!

The Indian no. 3 batter finished as the highest run-scorer of the tournament with an incredible 765 runs from 12 games.

Rohit Sharma credits Head and Labuschagne for taking the game away from India with their partnership

The result has not gone our way. We were not good enough today. We tried everything but it wasn't supposed to be. 20-30 runs more would have been good, KL and Kohli were stitching a good partnership and we were looking at 270-280 but we kept losing wickets. When you have 240 on the board, you want to take wickets but credit to Head and Labuschagne for putting us out of the game, but I feel wicket got slightly better to bat under lights. Don't want to give that as an excuse. We didn't put enough runs on the board. Credit to those two guys in the middle for putting up an outstanding partnership.
Rohit Sharma (India Captain)

The Indian players walk up to the podium to pick up their runners-up medals.

Time for the Aussies to pick up their World Cup winners medals! 

I think we saved our best for last. We have been batting first pretty much for whole tournament and we thought it is a good night to chase down the target. Didn't really spin as much as we thought either. The boys were fantastic, we got an aging side and still everyone is throwing themselves on the field. We thought 300 might have been tough but achievable on that wicket, really chuffed with 240. Magnificent. Marnus with a cool head and Travis does what he does on the biggest stage, showed a lot of character. The selectors have backed him in and it is a big risk that we took and it paid off. I was pretty happy throughout the bowling innings. You look around and it is a special moment no matter whatever happened tonight. You gotta go and win the World Cup, you can't wait for it to happen. This year will be remembered for a long, long time and we had a lot of success over the winter and this one peaks it all. At the top of the mountain.
Pat Cummins (Australia Captain)

PM Narendra Modi and the Deputy PM of Australia, Richard Marles present the trophy to Pat Cummins! 

Australia's Pat Cummins celebrates with the trophy and teammates after winning the ICC Cricket World Cup.

Image: REUTERS

That brings us to the end of our live coverage! 

It's been a fun-filled tournament that sadly ended on a sour note for Team India but we hoped you enjoyed our coverage.

Until we meet again this is goodbye and goodnight for one final time from the World Cup.

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(Published 19 November 2023, 13:11 IST)
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