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

Live Reporting

Ffion Wynne, Sam Drury, Stephan Shemilt, Callum Matthews and Maisie Gallen

  1. Aus 117-3

    Target 241

    Marnus Labuschagne finds the boundary with an outside edge off Kuldeep Yadav.

    Streaky but Australia will take the runs however they come.

  2. Aaron Finch
    Former Australia captain on BBC Test Match Special

    It's a brilliant fifty, in the context of chaos in that powerplay.

  3. 50 runs

    50 for Travis Head

    Aus 111-3

    Travis Head reaches his half-century from 58 balls.

    It's been a crucial knock for Australia. He held firm for his side amid the early carnage and has continued to score at a decent rate as well.

  4. Aus 110-3

    Target 241

    Six from that Mohammed Siraj over. More than enough for Australia, they've kept the required rate at around 4.5 an over.

  5. Aaron Finch
    Former Australia captain on BBC Test Match Special

    That is hand-eye coordination of the highest order.

  6. Aus 109-3

    Target 241

    Banged in short by Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head pummels the ball away over deep mid-wicket.

    A couple of bounces and over the rope for four. Top shot.

  7. Aaron Finch
    Former Australia captain on BBC Test Match Special

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    Marnus Labuschagne is playing a Test innings but that is absolutely fine in this situation. He can absorb the pressure and allow Travis Head to be the aggressor.

    It's exactly what Labuschagne is in the team for.

  8. Thanks, Callum.

    After that all-action start to the innings, things have really settled down and Marnus Labuschagne and Travis Head are doing a thoroughly professional job for Australia.

    India will be keen to break this partnership pretty sharpish.

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  9. Aus 104-3

    Target 241

    Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne have added 57 for the fourth wicket now. The sting has come out of India, and the crowd at the moment.

    At the same stage India were 115-3. It's nip and tuck.

    Here's Sam Drury to take you through the next phase of play.

  10. You're not alone, Dave. Went straight over my head.

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    Ok I admit it, I Googled Jumbo Mills.

    Dave, Dunblane

  12. Matthew Henry
    BBC Sport in Ahmedabad

    It has quietened down again. India need a spark.

  13. Aus 99-3

    Target 241

    Four more singles taken off Mohammed Siraj.

    "Australia are coasting," says someone in the office. "India aren't creating any changes."

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    It's just distracting how much Travis Head looks like Jumbo Mills from Only Fools and Horses!

    Anon

  15. Aaron Finch
    Former Australia captain on BBC Test Match Special

    It's been a steady partnership, especially on the back of the Steve Smith dismissal.

    The dew is just starting to take hold.

  16. Aus 95-3

    Target 241

    Two singles off Kuldeep Yadav's fourth over.

    Australia need 146 from 192 balls. Their game to lose, surely?

  17. He's looking pretty good, Derek.

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    Whether Australia win or lose could depend on Travis staying in. On his head be it!

    Derek

  19. Matthew Henry
    BBC Sport in Ahmedabad

    There are no obvious signs of dew but the ropes and sheets attached to tractors are out during the drinks break to try to stop it settling.

  20. Jonathan Agnew
    BBC cricket correspondent on Test Match Special

    If you're a player out there, good luck. You won't be able to see anything for a few minutes.