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'Greatest World Cup Victory For A Team'- Michael Vaughan Hails Australia's Historic Win

image-lp6ezdkwAustralia outplayed India in the final to win World Cup 2023 (Twitter)

Australia secured their sixth ICC World Cup trophy by defeating India in the 2023 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. The Australian team's win over the formidable Indian side by six wickets has been lauded by cricketing experts and fans worldwide.

Michael Vaughan lauds Australia's World Cup win on Indian soil

Among them is former England captain Michael Vaughan, who took to Twitter to express his admiration for Australia's accomplishment.

Vaughan, known for his insightful and often straightforward commentary on the game, hailed Australia's victory as the greatest in World Cup history. His praise for the Australian team stemmed from the challenge of overcoming a strong Indian team in their own backyard, a feat that Vaughan recognizes as remarkably difficult in the world of cricket.

“Well done Australia .. an incredible achievement against all the odds against a great team in there own backyard .. I personally have this as the greatest World Cup victory for a team .. to win here in #India is hardest place to claim the trophy .. #CWC2023Final,” wrote Vaughan.

Vaughan’s tweet, ending with "#India is hardest place to claim the trophy #CWC2023Final," summed up the sentiment of many fans and experts, who view winning in India as a top achievement in the sport.

Coming to the game, the Men in Blue, batting first, set a target of 241 runs. This total was a result of fifties from KL Rahul and Virat Kohli. However, Australia's formidable bowling attack, led by Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins, played a crucial role in keeping the Indian total within reach.

In response, the Australian batting lineup, particularly Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne, took command of the game. Labuschagne's steady 58 off 110 balls along with Head's explosive 137 off 120 balls, steered Australia towards a comfortable victory. They achieved the target of 241/4 in just 43 overs.