Amid scenes of unprecedented confusion, Australia on this present day in 2007 gained a report third successive World Cup. The defending champions bagged a hat-trick of kinds as they defeated Sri Lanka by 53 runs in a rain-curtailed ultimate at Kensington Oval in Barbados. The Aussies have been probably the most profitable staff in the historical past of World Cups, having lifted the celebrated title a report 5 occasions for the reason that inception of the championship in 1975. But from 1999 until 2007, Australia dominated the match by profitable three editions – 1999, 2003 and 2007.
Earlier in the match, using on, opener Adam Gilchrist and Matthew Hayden (38) placed on 172 for the primary wicket. The duo breached the earlier opening stand of 129 in a ultimate set by England’s Mike Brearley and Geoff Boycott towards West Indies in 1979. However, their win was arrange by vice-captain Gilchrist’s very good century. The Australians scored 281/4 from 38 overs. The southpaw was at his elegant greatest as he plundered 149 runs from 129 balls, which included 13 fours and eight maximums.
