Team India lost to Team Australia in the World Cup final match at the Narendra Modi Stadium on November 19, 2023. Among the 5 reasons that led to India losing the final match were the poor conditions of the pitch on the field, as well as Team Australia’s highly impressive level of planning and flawless execution leading to their victory. Team India will now have to wait another 4 years for the next World Cup in the year 2027 to try out their luck on the field. According to reports, chances are that many of the players from this year’s ODI team won’t be a part of the next World Cup in 2027. Read on to discover the 5 reasons behind India’s loss and Australia’s win at the ODI final match recently.

 

 

5 Reasons That Made Team India Lose The World Cup

1. Planning That Didn’t Go In Favour

Yesterday’s cricket pitch was drier and slower than expected by the enthusiasts. The strategy and tactics of Men in Blue didn’t go as per the prior planning, and especially during the second inning, the nature of the pitch played against Team India. Overall, poor planning as well as execution led to India’s loss and Australia’s win at the ODI final. On the other hand, Team Australia’s flawless planning and execution contributed to the team’s victory. The Aussie squad maintained their composure and calm throughout the match. Team Australia’s captain, Pat Cummins, was constantly changing the bowling strategies that kept the batters from India’s squad under check.

2. Boundaries That Created Obstacles

The Men in Blue struggled to locate the boundaries after having a promising start. Team India’s decline in scores after the first 10-overs was mainly attributed to low boundary scoring. All this drastically hampered the run rate, and it was hard to achieve the 241-run score. Team India, in the end, posted 240 in their 50-overs; KL Rahul and Virat Kohli being the standout batters from the Indian squad. However, during the middle overs, Team India couldn’t match up to the Aussie Team in bowling and fielding, ultimately leading to the Indian squad losing on runs. Men in Blue had just hit 4-boundaries from 11-50 overs, which was the lowest the Indian Team had ever scored after the year 1999.

3. Partnerships That Didn’t Go Well

Team India’s poor partnerships proved to be a mess in the World Cup final match. There were no significant collaborations in the Indian squad apart from the single half-century stand that was between KL Rahul and Virat Kohli, which ultimately limited India’s total. Team India’s middle order, which is otherwise highly reliable, failed to deliver its magic during the last match. Other players who were anticipated to play their best against Team Australia also weren’t up to the mark. Maybe because of the immense pressure that was posed upon Team India by the fans, a lot of the star players couldn’t play their best in the match.

4. Pitch’s Conditions Favoured The Aussies

According to critics, the final slow wicket didn’t go in favour of Team India. The Australian team decided to bowl first, and this helped the Aussies understand the pitch better. Team Australia didn’t blindly follow their wisdom, but they constantly changed their playing tactics to adapt to the current situation. Ironically, Team India had chosen the slow track that led to them tripping at the end. Rahul Dravid had sent his support staff to inspect the pitch a few days ago, before the final match. The rough pitch remained a great obstacle for Team India to get the maximum runs to beat Team Australia. On the other hand, the Aussies used a general bowling plan for Team India as well as specific field placement for every Indian batsman. Spinners were not too quick, and seamers didn’t bowl full. The Australian Team also fielded as if it’s a matter of life and death, and every catch and save counts to their life.

5. Some Other Factors That Contributed To The Disaster

The Aussie Team’s aggressive batting strategy worked in their favour, and Travis Head from their end played noticeably great by working everything strong and converting chases into an utterly easy task. Dews hindered the effectiveness of the Indian spinners. The lack of turn that originated because of the wet ball factor helped Australian players Marnus Labuschagne and Travis Head develop a substantial partnership. Cricket experts are also criticising Rohit Sharma’s captaincy at the final stage, especially for not placing the slips for the spinners during the critical phases of the match. These mishaps ultimately benefited Team Australia. Both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma couldn’t select shots well, irrespective of starting well. Team India’s fielding as well as extra runs weren’t enough to beat Team Australia’s great fielding.

 

 

Bollywood Reacts

B-town biggies took to the social media platforms to express their hearts after the Indian cricket team lost the World Cup final match on November 19, 2023, against the Australian cricket team. Celebs from Bollywood like Deepika Padukone, Shah Rukh Khan, and Ranveer Singh, among several others, thanked Team India for giving their best and appreciated the team’s consistency throughout the final match. After showcasing an impressive winning streak by triumphing over 10-consecutive victories, Team India lost the World Cup against Team Australia in the final match that was played at the Narendra Modi Stadium on November 19, 2023.

Among the die-hard cricket fans from Bollywood who made their presence felt for the World Cup final match were Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, and Ayushman Khurana, as well as many others. Actor Shah Rukh Khan penned down an emotional note on Instagram, valuing the efforts that were put in by the Indian cricket team throughout the 2023 World Cup. He also added that the way Team India played throughout the entire World Cup was highly commendable and appreciable. SRK put it in writing that, after all, it’s a sport, and winning or losing is just a part of the game. Lastly, Shah Rukh expressed that Team India has made the entire nation proud.

Actor Ranveer Singh also matched the vibes of Shah Rukh Khan and expressed in words that losing or winning is just part and parcel of any sport, and we must appreciate the high playing spirits of Team India throughout the entire World Cup of 2023. It was a match that was filled with an incredible adrenaline rush that made the heartbeats of millions of Indian cricket fans go several notches higher than normal. Indeed, a billion dreams shattered upon the loss of the Indian cricket team in this year’s World Cup.

 

 

A Match That Will Be Talked About

While returning to their dressing room, Men in Blue seemingly appeared broken. The entire nation went into a saddening phase after Team India lost the World Cup. Mixed reactions started pouring in on social media soon after the match was over. Many started blaming the players’ performances and started posting comments on social media that were filled with anger and hatred. We need to understand that, after all, it’s just a match, and winning or losing is part of the game. Team India must evaluate their performance throughout the match and put in the maximum efforts to perform their best in the next World Cup in 2027. Cricket fans from all over the nation hope that Team India will bring the World Cup home next time.