ICC Cricket World Cup: How Australia made a comeback after the defeat in the opening match, know the whole journey
Ahmedabad : Australia extended their unique record in the ODI World Cup by winning the trophy for the sixth time here on Sunday. After losing their opening two matches, Australia made a strong comeback and won their next nine matches including six over India in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium. A strong wicket victory was also included.
Australia’s journey was like this
First match: Australia lost to India by six wickets in Chennai
Second match: Australia lost to South Africa by 134 runs in Lucknow
Third match: Australia beats Sri Lanka by five wickets in Lucknow
Fourth match: Australia beats Pakistan by 62 runs in Bengaluru
Fifth match: Australia beat Netherlands by 309 runs in Delhi
Sixth match: Australia beats New Zealand by five runs in Dharamshala
Seventh match: Australia beat England by 33 runs in Ahmedabad
Eighth match: Australia beats Afghanistan by three wickets in Pune
Ninth match: Australia defeated Bangladesh by eight wickets
Semi-finals: Australia beats South Africa by three wickets in Kolkata
Final: Australia beat India by six wickets in Ahmedabad.
