In a devastating blow to India’s cricketing ambitions, the team faced yet another heart-wrenching defeat in the ICC Finals, this time at the hands of Australia in the World Test Championship final at the iconic Oval. The match unfolded as a tale of disappointment for the Rohit Sharma-led side, as they succumbed to a staggering 209-run loss while chasing a daunting target of 444 runs.
Hopes were high as India’s batting maestros, Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane, took to the crease following their stellar performance on Day 4. However, their anticipated heroics were short-lived as they swiftly returned to the dressing room during the first session. From that point onward, Australia maintained a firm grip on the game, swiftly dismantling the Indian batting lineup and restricting them to a mere 234 runs, with the skillful Nathan Lyon claiming four crucial wickets.
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With this defeat, India now holds the unfortunate distinction of being the worst performing team in ICC finals. They have lost a total of six title matches, equaling the record previously held by England. Sri Lanka and New Zealand have also faced disappointment in four ICC final appearances each.