Sixth ICC title

Australia claimed their sixth ICC Cricket World Cup title after defeating India in the final. 

Boon received the award in 1987 

Australia lifted their maiden ODI WC title in the 1987 edition. On a tricky Kolkata surface, Australia finished at 253/5 against England as opener David Boon starred with a 125-ball 75. 

Warne's spell in 1999 WC final 

The 1999 WC final between Australia and Pakistan witnessed a Shane Warne special. The legendary bowler ran through the Pakistan line-up and returned with 4/33 in nine overs. 

Ponting's ton in 2003 final 

Australia went on to punish a mediocre Indian bowling unit in the final of the 2003 World Cup. Ricky Ponting was at his absolute best and hammered an unbeaten 140.

Gilchrist's knock in 2007 final 

Adam Gilchrist's jaw-dropping ton made the 2007 WC final between Australia and SL a mere one-sided affair. The opener made a mockery of the SL bowling attack and scored an unbeaten 149 off 104 balls. 

Faulkner's brilliance in 2015 final 

James Faulkner's 3/36 in the 2015 final against New Zealand earned him the title. The Kiwis folded for only a meagre 183 in the big clash courtesy of Faulkner. 

Head's achievement in 2023 final 

Travis Head played the knock of his life in the 2023 WC final. He scored 137 as Australia crossed the line in 43 overs. The southpaw received POTM awards in both the final and semi-final.