NEW DELHI: India's dream of winning a third ODI World Cup title came crashing down on Sunday, when Australia defeated the hosts in the final by six wickets to win their sixth trophy in the showpiece event of the 50-over format.
Despite half-centuries by Virat Kohli (54) and KL Rahul (66), India could only put on 240 on the board after being asked to bat first by Australia skipper Pat Cummins, who won the toss.
India's bowling, which had been the talk of the town in their 10 consecutive wins before losing in the final, had no answer to the skills of Australian opener Travis Head, who scored a 120-ball 137 to take his team to victory with seven overs to spare.
