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The ICC World Cup 2023 culminated with a star-studded Team of the Tournament, showcasing the best performers from the prestigious event. The team was dominated by six Indian players, reflecting their strong campaign before their final defeat to Australia. The standout Indian players included captain Rohit Sharma, prolific batsman Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, and bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami.
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Accompanying these Indian stalwarts were Quinton de Kock from South Africa, New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell, Australia's all-rounder Glenn Maxwell and spinner Adam Zampa, and Sri Lanka's pace sensation Dilshan Madushanka. South African Gerald Coetzee was selected as the 12th man.
The ICC Team of the Tournament boasted impressive statistics:
Quinton de Kock (South Africa) - 594 runs at an average of 59.40.
Rohit Sharma (India) - 597 runs at an average of 54.27.
Virat Kohli (India) - 765 runs at an exceptional average of 95.62.
Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand) - 552 runs at an average of 69.
KL Rahul (India) - 452 runs at an average of 75.33.
Glenn Maxwell (Australia) - An all-round performance with 400 runs at 66.66 and six wickets at 55.
Ravindra Jadeja (India) - 120 runs at 40 and 16 wickets at 24.87.
Jasprit Bumrah (India) - 20 wickets at an average of 18.65.
Dilshan Madushanka (Sri Lanka) - 21 wickets at 25.
Adam Zampa (Australia) - 23 wickets at 22.39.
Mohammed Shami (India) - Leading wicket-taker with 24 wickets at 10.70.
The final match of the World Cup was a showcase of sheer brilliance by Australia, led by a magnificent century by Travis Head, who scored 137 runs. His performance, along with Marnus Labuschagne’s steady 58 not out, was pivotal in Australia's chase of the 241-run target set by India. Their partnership of 192 runs was instrumental in Australia’s victory by six wickets, with seven overs to spare. This win marked Australia’s sixth World Cup title, reaffirming their dominance in world cricket.
Australian skipper Pat Cummins described the triumph as "the pinnacle in cricket," emphasizing the significance of winning the World Cup, particularly in India. The victory was a culmination of a hard-fought campaign and was celebrated enthusiastically by the Australian team.
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