ODI World Cup 2023 IND vs AUS Final- How much prize money the winning team will get: Details here
Australia won their sixth ODI World Cup in Ahmedabad on Sunday, November 19.
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Nov 19, 2023 10:54 pm
In a thrilling showdown at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Australia emerged victorious in the Final of the ODI World Cup 2023, defeating India by 6 wickets. The match lived up to its grandeur, featuring remarkable performances and a statement victory for the Aussies. Australian skipper Pat Cummins had set the stage with a bold statement before the match, expressing the desire to silence the massive crowd in the world’s largest stadium. His words turned into reality as Australia executed a clinical performance, seizing control of the match and ultimately securing their triumph.
Pat Cummins’ decision to bowl first after winning the toss proved strategic as the Indian batting lineup struggled, posting a total of 240 runs. KL Rahul’s crucial innings, scoring a patient 66 off 107 balls, and Virat Kohli’s half-century rescued India from a shaky start at 81-3, following the quick dismissals of Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer. Despite their efforts, the remaining Indian batsmen failed to leave a significant impact, leaving the team in a challenging position.
In pursuit of 241, Australia faced early setbacks at 47/3, with Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, and David Warner falling victim to Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami. The tide turned with the resilient partnership between Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne. Head’s explosive century and Labuschagne’s gritty half-century became the driving force behind Australia’s victory, securing the ODI World Cup with 6 wickets in hand.
Australian Team (Source: Twitter)
Prize Money for ODI World Cup 2023:
The International Cricket Board announced a substantial prize pool of USD 10 million (INR 83 crore) for the ODI World Cup 2023. The winner, Australia, will take home USD 4 million (INR 33 crore), while India, the runners-up, will receive USD 2 million (INR 16 crore). The semi-finalists, New Zealand and South Africa, will each be awarded USD 8,00,000 (INR 6.5 crore).
The remaining six teams that didn’t qualify for the knockouts will each receive USD 1,00,000 (about Rs 83 lakh), and winners of each group stage match will receive USD 40,000 (approximately Rs 33 lakh).
🏏 World Cup prize money breakdown 🏏#WorldCup2023 will have a total prize pool of USD 10 million (approx. INR 84 crore)
India, who lifted the World Cup title in 1983 and 2011, fell short in the final, while Australia secured their sixth championship. The Australian team has previously been crowned champions in 1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015, and now in 2023, solidifying their dominance in the world of ODI cricket.
