ICC World Cup Final: "Australia's Masterclass Secures World Cup Victory," Shashi Tharoor Acknowledges Key Factors
As Australia clinched a sensational victory against India in the ICC World Cup final at Narendra Modi Stadium in Gujarat”s Ahmedabad, Shashi Tharoor, a keen cricket observer, made insightful observations on the key factors that contributed to Australia”s triumph. Shashi Tharoor pointed out that Australia made crucial decisions that played a pivotal role in their success. “A few observations. Australia got all the important things right today,” he remarked.
Toss and Chasing Strategy: Australia”s decision to win the toss and opt to chase turned out to be a strategic advantage. Tharoor acknowledged this move as one of the significant factors that favored the Australian side.
Pitch Reading: Tharoor noted that Australia read the pitch better than India did. This insight influenced Australia”s bowling strategy, as evidenced by the deployment of three spinners compared to India”s two.
Spot-On Team Selection: Tharoor praised Australia”s team selection, highlighting the decision to stick with Labuschagne over Stoinis as decisive. The move defied expert opinions but proved instrumental in Australia”s victory.
Intense and Error-Free Fielding: Australia”s fielding came under Tharoor”s scrutiny, and he commended the team for their intense and error-free performance. The commitment of every player to save runs on the field was described as “wholly admirable.”
Bowling Precision: Tharoor lauded Australia”s bowlers for their accuracy and relentlessness, noting the absence of loose or “hit-me” deliveries. This precision added pressure on the Indian batting lineup.
Travis Head”s Match-Winning Innings: Travis Head”s performance in the final was singled out by Tharoor, emphasizing Head”s consistency in delivering during significant occasions. Tharoor described Head”s innings as “match-winning.”
A few observations. Australia got all the important things right today:
They won the toss and chose to chase.
They read the pitch better than India did. Three spinners bowled for Australia; only two did for India.
Their team selection was spot on. The decision to stick with…
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) November 19, 2023
In light of these observations, Tharoor acknowledged Australia”s comprehensive mastery in various aspects of the game, ultimately leading to their triumph in the ICC World Cup Final.
