Marnus Labuschagne Bids Farewell to His 2023 ODI World Cup Final Bat After Iconic Win Against India

The 2023 ODI World Cup was meant to be India’s moment of glory, but Australia had other plans, claiming their sixth ODI World Cup title and leaving Indian fans heartbroken. Despite India’s stellar performance throughout the tournament, the Rohit Sharma-led side fell short on November 19, 2023. On that day, two Australian batters, Travis Head…


The 2023 ODI World Cup was meant to be India’s moment of glory, but Australia had other plans, claiming their sixth ODI World Cup title and leaving Indian fans heartbroken.

Despite India’s stellar performance throughout the tournament, the Rohit Sharma-led side fell short on November 19, 2023. On that day, two Australian batters, Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne, delivered a masterclass that dashed India’s hopes.

Head’s century, which earned him the Player of the Match award, and Labuschagne’s gritty unbeaten 58 off 110 deliveries, formed a match-winning partnership that led Australia to a 6-wicket victory.

Now, nearly eight months after that unforgettable final, Labuschagne has decided it’s time to retire the bat that played a crucial role in Australia’s victory. Sharing a photo of the well-worn bat on X, he wrote,

Think it’s finally time to retire the World Cup final bat.

The bat, showing clear signs of wear with pieces of wood splintering, is a testament to the hard-fought battle that took place that day. While Head’s century grabbed the headlines, Labuschagne’s steady hand was equally vital in guiding Australia to another World Cup triumph, especially after the team lost three early wickets.