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[Saba Sports News] Australia clinched their sixth ODI World Cup title, trumping hosts India in a thrilling final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The hopes of the Indian cricket team and their passionate fans were dashed as Australia secured victory by six wickets on Sunday.
In the wake of the defeat, social media buzzed with disappointment from countless Indian cricket enthusiasts, with one fan addressing Australia opener David Warner on ‘X,’ expressing, “Dear @davidwarner31 you’ve broken billions of hearts💔.”
In a gracious response, Warner apologised to the Indian fan, acknowledging the incredible game and the phenomenal atmosphere created by India as hosts. He tweeted, “I apologise, it was such a great game and the atmosphere was incredible. India really put on a serious event. Thank you all.”
Although Warner’s final match in the World Cup 2023 saw him fall to India pacer Mohammed Shami for just seven runs, his significant contribution in the semi-final against South Africa at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, where he scored a crucial 29 runs off 18 balls, played a pivotal role in Australia’s journey to the championship.
Warner’s overall performance in the tournament was commendable, accumulating 535 runs in 11 matches with an impressive average of 48.64, which included two centuries. Notably, this victory marked Warner’s second World Cup trophy as a player, with his first triumph coming in the 2015 edition on home soil. As the curtains likely fall on his World Cup career, Warner leaves a lasting legacy from a successful and memorable campaign.