Opener Travis Head smashed a sensational century (137) in the final of the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023 as Australia defeated India by six wickets to lift the coveted trophy for the sixth time here at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Australia bundled out India for 240 in 50 overs courtesy of Mitchell Starc's three wickets and two each from Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood. In response, Head slammed a gutsy ton to steer the Team from Down Under to a comfortable win over India.

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So, what wrong for Team India? Here are some brilliant decisions which led to Australia's triumph:

Toss Decision: Australia won the toss and opted to bowl, a decision that seemed surprising to many. The pitch was expected to remain slow, and India could have taken advantage of it by posting a big total. However, Australia's bowlers delivered a Herculean effort, restricting India to a below-par total.

Travis Head's Century: Travis Head's brilliant century, especially during the partnership with Marnus Labuschagne, turned the game in Australia's favor. Head's aggressive and skillful batting, especially against spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav, set the tone for Australia's successful run chase.

Australia's Fielding Brilliance: Australia's fielders displayed exceptional skills, saving around 40 runs. Head's brilliant catch to dismiss Rohit Sharma and overall outstanding fielding efforts, including those of David Warner near the ropes, played a crucial role in restricting India.

Pat Cummins' Captaincy and Bowling: Cummins' captaincy was spot on, with clever field placements and strategic moves. As a bowler, Cummins silenced in-form batters like Shreyas Iyer and Virat Kohli. His excellent control and variation, along with support from Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, kept India under pressure.

Australian Spin Trio: Adam Zampa, Glenn Maxwell, and Travis Head combined to stifle the Indian batsmen. Despite not being considered a highly conniving spin trio, they limited India's boundary scoring in the middle overs, particularly troubling Kohli and Rahul during their partnership.

In totality, Australia outplayed India in all facets of the game, from bowling and fielding to a stellar batting performance by Travis Head.