New Delhi: It has been more than two years since Australia won the ICC ODI World Cup in 2023, with a heartbreaking defeat to hosts India. The loss dashed the dreams of billions, leaving fans disappointed but the memories of lifting the trophy fresh for the Australian players.Australian spinner Adam ZampaCurrently in Pakistan for the Pakistan Super League, he was recently asked about his favorite cricket memory.Zampa, who has played in 116 ODIs and 115 T20Is so far, did not hesitate to pick that unforgettable night at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium as the highlight of his career.Unbeaten throughout the tournament, India suffered a six-wicket defeat at the hands of dominant Australia in the final.The hosts had a golden opportunity to lift the trophy at home – their first since 2011 – but fell short at the final hurdle.Meanwhile, Australia won the sixth ODI World Cup title by extending the record.“Yes, the 2023 World Cup is definitely my favorite memory. When you’ve been around for so long, there’s a lot – your debut, the 2021 World Cup, was great too,” Zampa said.“But to win a World Cup, especially one we didn’t expect to win, is outstanding. And to beat India in front of 120,000 people – when the crowd suddenly goes silent – is a very special feeling. We gave it a real shock,” he said.India’s first ODI World Cup victory came under Kapil Dev in 1983, when they beat the West Indies at Lord’s. MS Dhoni’s team then repeated the feat in 2011, defeating Sri Lanka in the final. Since then, India have not managed to win another ODI World Cup.The 2023 edition offered a big chance to add a third title, especially on home soil, but the final heartbreak denied them the feat.
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