Australia won the 2003 ODI World Cup final against India. What was Australia's winning total batting first?
Answer Explanation
Australia posted 359/2 in the 2003 ODI World Cup final in Johannesburg on 23 March 2003. Ricky Ponting hit 140* and Adam Gilchrist scored 57. India were bowled out for 234, losing by 125 runs. It remains one of the most dominant World Cup final performances.
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Adam Gilchrist in numbers
| Format | Matches | Runs | Avg | HS | Wkts | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 96 | 5,570 | 47.6 | 204* | 0 | - |
| ODI | 287 | 9,619 | 35.9 | 172 | 0 | - |
| T20I | 13 | 272 | 22.7 | 48 | 0 | - |
International career numbers, kept up to date. Full Adam Gilchrist profile
Ricky Ponting in numbers
| Format | Matches | Runs | Avg | HS | Wkts | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 168 | 13,378 | 51.9 | 257 | 5 | 1/0 |
| ODI | 375 | 13,704 | 42.0 | 164 | 3 | 1/12 |
| T20I | 17 | 401 | 28.6 | 98 | 0 | - |
International career numbers, kept up to date. Full Ricky Ponting profile
Compare Adam Gilchrist and Ricky Ponting side by side
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