Australia vs India Final: ICC World Cup 2003
Cricket Scorecard and Match Summary
Scorecard:
* Australia: 359/2 (50 overs) * India: 234 (49.2 overs)
Match Summary:
In a thrilling encounter, Australia emerged victorious in the ICC World Cup 2003 final against India. The match took place at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on March 23, 2003. Australia, batting first, set a mammoth target of 360 runs for India. Their innings was spearheaded by Ricky Ponting's 140 not out and Adam Gilchrist's 57. In response, India struggled to keep up with Australia's pace. Despite a valiant effort from Virender Sehwag (82) and Sachin Tendulkar (47), India's chase fell short. They were bowled out for 234 runs in 49.2 overs, handing Australia a comprehensive 125-run victory.
Conclusion:
Australia's victory marked their fifth World Cup triumph, further cementing their status as one of the greatest cricket teams of all time. For India, it was a disappointing end to a tournament that had seen them play with skill and determination. The match will be remembered as a classic encounter between two cricketing giants.
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