How Australia conquered the unbeatable to claim a sixth crown at the 2023 Cricket World Cup.
A 10-match unbeaten streak built on overwhelming dominance, leaving opponents dismantled and an air of destiny around the host nation.
After a disastrous start, Australia was forced into a knockout mindset, forging resilience in a series of high-pressure, must-win encounters.
With 765 runs, Kohli shattered the 20-year-old record for most runs in a single World Cup and became the first player to score 50 ODI centuries.
Despite missing the first four games, Shami finished as the tournament's top wicket-taker with 24 scalps, including a record-breaking 7/57 in the semi-final.
The tournament was electrified by spirited campaigns from Afghanistan and the Netherlands, who defied expectations and secured historic victories against cricketing giants.
Australia's victory was built on a foundation of bold strategy and flawless execution under pressure, neutralizing India's strengths and silencing the home crowd.
A stunning diving catch to dismiss Rohit Sharma was followed by a magnificent, match-winning 137 runs.
Captain Pat Cummins chose to field first, betting against convention in a final.
Slow, dry pitch offered variable bounce, making fluent scoring difficult.
Evening dew settled, making the pitch easier to bat on and negating spin.
Australia comfortably chased the target as batting conditions improved significantly under lights.