Moments after dashing a billion hopes with the innings of his life in the World Cup final against India, Australia’s ton-up opener Travis Head on Sunday said he “never expected this in a million years”.

Head dominated the Indian bowlers on way to a match-winning 120-ball 137 to help Australia complete a chase of 241 with six wickets to spare for a record-extending sixth title in the tournament that started way back in 1975.