Head hits century as Australia win Cricket World Cup

Australia have cruised to a sixth Cricket World Cup crown with a six-wicket victory over India in Ahmedabad, with Travis Head scoring a majestic century.

At the start of the tournament, the Baggy Greens were slow to get going, while hosts India had won each of their 10 matches heading into the final.

However, India were outplayed by their opponents and the home side were bowled out for 240 before Australia reached their target with 42 balls to spare, with Head scoring 137 off 120 balls.

Despite losing the toss and being put into bat, India would have been satisfied by reaching 76-2 off 9.4 overs, with Rohit Sharma making 47 from just 31 deliveries.

Virat Kohli (54) and KL Rahul (66) backed up their skipper, but India were only on . . .