Summary

  • Australia win World Cup for sixth time

  • Head's brilliant 137 leads Australia to victory

  • Labuschagne offers solid support with unbeaten half-century

  • Warner, Marsh & Smith removed cheaply by India pacemen

  • India post 240 all out as Australia's bowlers impress

  • Rahul top-scores with 66; Starc takes 3-55

  • Kohli makes flawless half-century before being removed by Cummins (2-34)

  • Head's brilliant catch ends Rohit's tone-setting 47 off 31 balls

  • Gill & Shreyas both fall cheaply after Australia win toss

  1. Postpublished at 09:52 Greenwich Mean Time 19 November 2023

    Jonathan Agnew
    BBC cricket correspondent on Test Match Special

    There has been a bit of chat around Marnus Labuschagne's place in the side but his fielding has such a big part to play in it.

  2. Ind 104-3published at 17 overs

    Kohli 35, Rahul 12

    Pat Cummins gets through another good over with only three singles coming from it.

    That is helped by some more excellent ground fielding. Australia have been brilliant in that regard so far today.

    Marnus Labuschagne puts in a great dive at cover before David Warner throws himself to his left at square leg to make a stop.

    India's rapid start means they are still going at over six-an-over despite this subdued spell.

  3. Postpublished at 09:46 Greenwich Mean Time 19 November 2023

    Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, right, is in attendance to watch her husband, Virat Kohli.

    Bollywood actress Anushka SharmaImage source, Getty Images
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    Get Involvedpublished at 09:45 Greenwich Mean Time 19 November 2023

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    Looks like India's home advantage is a double-edged sword. It also brings immense pressure from an expectant and very demanding crowd.

    Ruth Brooksbank

  5. How's stat?!published at 09:44 Greenwich Mean Time 19 November 2023

    Phil Long
    BBC Test Match Special statistician

    We haven't had a boundary since the last ball of the powerplay.

  6. 100 runs

    Ind 101-3published at 16 overs

    The 100 is up for India but Australia continue to drag that run-rate down.

    This is turning into an intriguing innings. Time for drinks.

  7. Postpublished at 09:41 Greenwich Mean Time 19 November 2023

    Aaron Finch
    Former Australia captain on BBC Test Match Special

    There are good signs for Australia now. Kohli isn't timing the ball as well as he was earlier and they are dragging the run rate down closer to a run a ball.

  8. Ind 97-3published at 15 overs

    Pat Cummins tests out the middle of the pitch with a couple of short balls.

    Virat Kohli and KL Rahul both look to take it on but neither can time the ball. That will encourage the Aussie seamers to bang it in short again, I'm sure.

  9. Ind 94-3published at 14 overs

    Back under way and India again work Adam Zampa for five singles from the over.

    Neither batter wants to take a risk against the Australia spinner just yet.

  10. Postpublished at 09:36 Greenwich Mean Time 19 November 2023

    The most unpopular circus act in India?

    Travis Head celebrates catching Rohit Sharma... it looks like he hurt himself taking the catch too.

    Travis HeadImage source, Reuters
  11. Postpublished at 09:35 Greenwich Mean Time 19 November 2023

    Matthew Henry
    BBC Sport in Ahmedabad

    The pitch invader has just managed to run onto the field and put an arm around Virat Kohli before being rugby tackled to the ground.

  12. Ind 92-3published at 13.3 overs

    We've got a delay because someone has got onto the pitch.

    The disruption is minimal, though, the fan in question is promptly removed and I'd imagine he won't be able to watch any more of this final. Certainly not from inside the ground.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 09:32 Greenwich Mean Time 19 November 2023

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    The scene is set Virat, over to you...

    Tim

  14. Postpublished at 09:32 Greenwich Mean Time 19 November 2023

    Deep Dasgupta
    Former India wicketkeeper on BBC Test Match Special

    I spoke to the groundsman today and he said that the dew that came in last night was very, very significant and I wonder if that is what Pat Cummins was thinking about.

    For cricketing reasons purely, I think chasing is the right call. But finals are different. You want runs on the board, right?

  15. Ind 89-3published at 13 overs

    Just a pair of singles from Pat Cummins' latest.

    India's rollicking start with Rohit Sharma peppering the boundaries seems already seems a long time.

    It's a completely different game now.

  16. Postpublished at 09:29 Greenwich Mean Time 19 November 2023

    Deep Dasgupta
    Former India wicketkeeper on BBC Test Match Special

    The crowd is very subdued. They seem to recognise the importance of this partnership.

  17. Ind 87-3published at 12 overs

    Adam Zampa is into the attack. The leggie has taken 22 wickets already at this World Cup.

    With India already three down, he could be a real threat with the batters unsure how aggressive to be at this stage.

    Five singles from his first over suggests a more watchful approach from Virat Kohli and KL Rahul for now.

  18. Postpublished at 09:24 Greenwich Mean Time 19 November 2023

    Geoff Lemon
    BBC Test Match Special commentator

    Virat Kohli has been India's anchor throughout this tournament and has held the innings together, but he's started very quickly today.

  19. Postpublished at 09:24 Greenwich Mean Time 19 November 2023

    Simon Mann
    BBC Test Match Special commentator

    The game is in the balance. Another wicket and Australia are in control.

  20. Ind 82-3published at 11 overs

    KL Rahul is in at five. India do have to be careful now.

    The make-up of their team means the runs have to come from the top six really. There is not a host of all-rounders lower down to drag them out of bother if the batters have an off day.