2007 World Cup Final: A Historic Victory
The 2007 Cricket World Cup final was a thrilling match between Australia and Sri Lanka. The Australian team, led by Ricky Ponting, dominated the tournament from the outset, while Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene led their team to an unexpected finals appearance.
Key Statistics of the 2007 WC Final
- Australia won the match by 53 runs under Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method due to rain interruption.
- The final was played at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on April 28, 2007.
- Adam Gilchrist scored 149 off 104 balls for Australia, while Sangakkara made 54 off 67 deliveries for Sri Lanka.
2007 World Cup Final Scorecard: A Detailed Breakdown
The final scorecard is a testament to the dominance of Australia's batting lineup. They posted an impressive total of 281/4 in their allotted 38 overs. The Australian bowlers then restricted Sri Lanka to 216/8, securing their third World Cup