The Indian dream turned into a rude awakening. A torrid batting performance deflated hopes of an epic victory and an elusive ICC title triumph.
Chasing 444, India came undone in the just the morning session. Seven wickets fell for 70 runs at The Oval here on Sunday, allowing Australia to cruise to a 209-run win the ICC World Test Championship final.
The manner of dismissals revealed no stomach for a fight. Overnight batter Virat Kohli, who moves forward irrespective of the length, pushed hard at a wide delivery from Scott Boland. The Australians, acutely aware that Kohli is susceptible outside off, kept at it and eventually got the edge. Steve Smith at second slip showed tremendous reflexes to hold on to a sharp chance.
