NEW DELHI: November 19, 2023, will be remembered fondly by Australians as another chapter in their storied ODI World Cup history, but for Indian fans, it will remain a day of heartbreak. On this fateful day, Australia's star opener Travis Head turned from an admired player to a villain in the eyes of Indian supporters, delivering a masterclass that dashed India’s hopes of ending their 12-year World Cup drought.
Australia entered the final as underdogs against an unbeaten Indian team led by Rohit Sharma, who had dominated the tournament with unparalleled consistency.