Australia’s Enormous Success in ICC Events (Test, ODI and T20I): List of ICC Events Won by Australia
Australia, often referred to as the powerhouse of international cricket, has an incredible legacy of winning ICC (International Cricket Council) events.
The Australian cricket team, who are renowned for their supremacy in all formats, have established themselves as one of the game’s all-time greats by continuously delivering top-tier performances. When it comes to ICC events, Australia have dominated World Cricket like no other.
Australia’s trophy cabinet is stacked with titles from the exciting ICC T20 World Cup to the famous ICC ODI Cricket World Cup, the ICC Champions Trophy and the prestigious ICC World Test Championship title. They have succeed in every formats of the game. They have won 10 ICC trophies till date (most by any team) followed by India with 6 ICC trophies (second most).
List of ICC Trophies Won by Australia
SL No. | TITLES | YEARS | OPPONENT |
1. | ICC ODI World Cup (1) | 1987 | England |
2. | ICC ODI World Cup (2) | 1999 | Pakistan |
3. | ICC ODI World Cup (3) | 2003 | India |
4. | ICC Champions Trophy (1) | 2006 | West Indies |
5. | ICC ODI World Cup (4) | 2007 | Sri Lanka |
6. | ICC Champions Trophy (2) | 2009 | New Zealand |
7. | ICC ODI World Cup (5) | 2015 | New Zealand |
8. | ICC T20 World Cup (1) | 2021 | New Zealand |
9. | ICC World Test Championship (1) | 2021-2023 | India |
10. | ICC ODI World Cup (6) | 2023 | India |
Let’s take a detailed look at the list of ICC events won by Australia over the years.
1. 1987 ODI World Cup Final: Australia’s Historic Triumph Over England
Match Summary
- Australia: 253/5 (50 overs)
- England: 246/8 (50 overs)
Australia won by 7 runs.
On a hot day with less humidity than Bombay, Australia won the toss and elected to bat first. Openers Geoff Marsh and David Boon provided a solid start, capitalizing on England’s wayward bowling. Marsh’s steady knock, combined with contributions from other players like Dean Jones and Mike Veletta, pushed Australia to a competitive total of 253 runs in their 50 overs.
England’s chase began poorly as Craig McDermott struck early, dismissing Tim Robinson for a golden duck. Despite valuable contributions from Bill Athey (58) and Allan Lamb (45), England’s innings faltered at crucial moments. A decisive turning point came when Mike Gatting attempted an ill-fated reverse sweep off Allan Border’s occasional off-spin, losing his wicket and halting a promising partnership.
With the pressure mounting and the required run-rate climbing, England couldn’t recover, leaving 17 runs to win in the final over. Australia held their nerve to secure a historic 7-run victory, marking their first-ever World Cup triumph.
2. 1999 ODI World Cup Final: Australia’s Dominance Over Pakistan
Match Summary
- Pakistan 132 (50 Overs)
- Australia 133/2 (20.1 Overs)
Australia won by 8 wickets (with 179 balls remaining).
After winning the toss, Pakistan decided to bat. With some excellent bowling, Australia dismissed Pakistan for 132 runs. Pakistan was unable to establish any meaningful alliances. Shane Warne was the best bowler, taking four wickets for 33 runs in nine overs. Adam Gilchrist responded by attacking right away and scoring a fast fifty. Australia lost just two wickets in 20.1 overs to win the match. Australia lifted the World Cup, and Warne was named man of the match.
3. 2003 ODI World Cup Final: Australia’s Dominant Victory Over India
Match Summary
- Australia 359/2 (50 Overs)
- India 234 (39.2 Overs)
Australia won by 125 runs.
Australia’s innings began explosively, with openers Adam Gilchrist and Matthew Hayden forging a solid partnership of 105 runs within 14 overs. Following their dismissals, Ponting (140 not out) and Damien Martyn (88 not out) formed a historic partnership of 234 runs, setting a daunting target of 359 runs for 2 at the end of their innings. Indian bowler Harbhajan Singh managed to claim two wickets, conceding 49 runs.
In pursuit of the target, India faced early setbacks, losing star batsman Sachin Tendulkar early in the innings. A rain interruption after the 17th over did not impact the match duration. India struggled to build momentum and lost wickets at regular intervals. Virender Sehwag emerged as the top scorer for India, making 82 runs, but the team ultimately fell short, finishing at 234 all out in the 40th over.
For Australia, Glenn McGrath excelled with the ball, taking three wickets for 52 runs, while Brett Lee and Andrew Symonds contributed with two wickets each. Ponting’s stellar performance earned him the Man of the Match award, while Tendulkar, the tournament’s leading run-scorer with 673 runs, was honored as the Man of the Series.
4. 2006 ICC Champions Trophy Final: Australia Clinches Title Against West Indies
Match Summary
West Indies: 138 all out in 30.4 overs
Australia: 116/2 in 28.1 overs
Australia won by 8 wickets (with 41 balls remaining) (D/L method).
The West Indies opened their innings with Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Chris Gayle at the crease. The duo managed to put together a promising partnership of 49 runs. Chanderpaul scored 27 runs, while Gayle contributed 37 runs from just 27 balls. However, the West Indies collapsed, being bowled out for 138 runs in 30.4 overs. Australia’s bowlers, particularly Nathan Bracken with 3 wickets for 22 runs, and Shane Watson, who took 2 for 11, dismantled the West Indies batting order.
In response, Australia faced early setbacks, losing Adam Gilchrist and captain Ricky Ponting cheaply, leaving them at 13 for 2. Following a rain delay, the target was revised to 116 runs from 35 overs. Watson, remaining not out at 57 runs, and Damien Martyn, who scored 47 not out, guided Australia to victory, reaching 116 runs for 2 wickets in 28.1 overs.
5. 2007 ODI World Cup Final: Australia’s Comfortable Victory over Sri Lanka
Match Summary
- Australia: 281/4 (38 overs)
- Sri Lanka: 215/8 (36 overs)
Australia won by 53 runs (D/L method).
Australian captain Ricky Ponting won the toss and opted to bat first. However, rain delayed the start of play, leading to a reduction of the match to 38 overs per side. Adam Gilchrist delivered a remarkable performance, scoring 149 runs—the highest in a World Cup final—helping Australia post a formidable total of 281 runs.
Sri Lankan openers Kumar Sangakkara and Sanath Jayasuriya formed a solid partnership, adding 116 runs for the second wicket before both fell with the score at 123 and 145, respectively. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Sri Lanka maintained a run rate of over 6 runs per over. Due to further rain, Sri Lanka’s innings was curtailed to 36 overs, with the revised target set at 269 runs.
As the match progressed into the 33rd over, Sri Lanka trailed the adjusted Duckworth-Lewis target by 37 runs when the umpires suspended play due to bad light. Although Australia’s players celebrated prematurely, the umpires mistakenly announced that the final three overs would need to be bowled the following day since the match was suspended for light rather than rain.
However, Mahela Jayawardene, the Sri Lankan captain, decided to continue batting, leading to a dramatic conclusion. Agreeing to bowl only spinners, the final three overs were played in almost complete darkness, during which Sri Lanka managed to add nine runs, resulting in a 53-run victory for Australia via the Duckworth–Lewis method. Post-match, the umpires apologized for their initial error, acknowledging that Australia should have been declared the winners by 37 runs at the suspension.
6. 2009 ICC Champions Trophy Final: Australia Claims Victory Over New Zealand
Match Summary
- New Zealand: 200/9 (50 overs)
Australia: 206/4 (45.2 overs)
Australia won by 6 wickets (with 28 balls remaining).
New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat first. They struggled to set a competitive total, managing 200 runs for 9 wickets in their allotted 50 overs.
Australia’s response began shakily, as they found themselves at 41 runs for 3 wickets in just 18 overs. Bowlers Kyle Mills and Shane Bond made early inroads, with Mills claiming 1 wicket for 8 runs in 6 overs and Bond taking 1 for 9 in 5 overs. However, Shane Watson and Cameron White steadied the innings.
White scored 61 runs off 102 balls, while Watson played a crucial knock, finishing with 105 not out off 129 balls. With a series of powerful boundaries, including back-to-back sixes, Watson led Australia to their target in 45.4 overs, losing only 4 wickets.
7. 2015 ODI World Cup Final: Australia Clinches Fifth Title
Match Summary
- New Zealand: 183 all out (45 overs)
- Australia: 186/3 (33.1 overs)
Australia won by 7 wickets (with 101 balls remaining).
Winning the toss, New Zealand opted to bat first. However, they struggled against Australia’s bowling attack, led by Mitchell Starc. New Zealand ended their innings at 183 runs in 45 overs, with Grant Elliott top-scoring with 83 runs.
In response, Australia began their innings cautiously. Despite an early wicket, they steadily built their innings, with Michael Clarke contributing a solid 74 runs. Australia achieved their target with 33.1 overs to spare, concluding at 186 runs for the loss of just 3 wickets.
Special Dedication: Captain Michael Clarke dedicated the victory to his late teammate Phillip Hughes, creating an emotional moment for the team.
8. 2021 T20 World Cup Final: Australia Claims Their Maiden T20I Title
Match Summary
- New Zealand 172/4 (20 Overs)
- Australia 173/2 (18.5 Overs)
Australia won by 8 wickets (with 7 balls remaining).
New Zealand’s batting began strongly, with Daryl Mitchell and Martin Guptill setting the pace. However, Mitchell fell to Josh Hazlewood after a promising start. Captain Kane Williamson then took charge, scoring a stellar 85 runs off 48 balls. Despite losing key wickets, New Zealand managed to post a competitive total of 172 runs.
In their chase, Australia faced an early setback with Aaron Finch dismissed for just 5 runs. However, David Warner and Mitchell Marsh built a solid partnership. Warner scored 53 runs, while Marsh remained unbeaten on 77 runs. Australia reached their target in just 18.5 overs, winning their first T20 World Cup title with 7 balls to spare.
9. Australia Clinches Victory in the 2021–2023 ICC World Test Championship Final
Match Summary
- Australia 469 & 270/8d
- India 296 & 234
Australia won by 209 runs.
Path to the Final
League Stage Performance
| Pos. | Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Draws | Points | Pct. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 19 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 228 | 66.7 |
| 2 | India | 18 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 216 | 58.8 |
| 3 | South Africa | 15 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 180 | 55.6 |
| 4 | England | 22 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 264 | 47 |
| 5 | Sri Lanka | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 144 | 44.4 |
| 6 | New Zealand | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 156 | 38.5 |
| 7 | Pakistan | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 168 | 38.1 |
| 8 | West Indies | 13 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 156 | 34.6 |
| 9 | Bangladesh | 12 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 144 | 11.1 |
Day 1
Australia’s innings began with opener David Warner setting a solid foundation, while Usman Khawaja fell to Mohammed Siraj. By lunch, Australia was at 73/2. After lunch, Marnus Labuschagne was dismissed, and Travis Head scored aggressively, surpassing fifty before tea. The partnership between Head and Steve Smith flourished, reaching a hundred runs. Head secured his century, and by the day’s end, Australia stood at 327/3, with Head at 146 and Smith at 95.
Day 2
Smith reached his 31st Test century, but the Indian bowlers struck back, taking key wickets. By lunch, Australia was 422/7, with Alex Carey providing some resistance. Australia ended their innings at 469, and India began their reply but faced early setbacks, closing Day 2 at 151/5.
Day 3
Ajinkya Rahane reached fifty, but India collapsed to 296 all out. Australia’s second innings commenced, leading by 173 runs. Despite a strong start, Australia ended Day 3 at 123/4.
Day 4
With a target of 444 runs, India faced an uphill battle. The day concluded with India at 41/1 before losing crucial wickets, ending Day 4 needing 280 runs on the final day.
Day 5
Australia’s bowling attack was relentless, bowling India out for 234 runs. With this win, Australia secured their victory in the 2021–2023 ICC World Test Championship, and Travis Head was named Player of the Match. This victory established Australia as the first team to win every ICC tournament.
10. 2023 ODI World Cup Final: Australia Claims Record Sixth World Cup Title
Match Summary
- India: 240 all out (50 overs)
- Australia: 241 for 4 (43 overs)
Australia won by 6 wickets (with 42 balls remaining).
Australia won the toss and opted to field first. India started strong, with captain Rohit Sharma scoring 47 off 31 balls. However, they quickly lost momentum, struggling to maintain their run rate. KL Rahul top-scored for India with 66 runs, and the team finished their innings at 240 all out in 50 overs.
In response, Australia faced early setbacks, losing three wickets for just 47 runs. However, a stellar partnership between Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne, who added 192 runs for the fourth wicket, shifted the momentum. Head’s explosive 137 led Australia to victory, finishing the innings at 241 for 4 in 43 overs.
In Conclusion: Australia’s cricketing success is unparalleled, with a record number of ICC titles across different formats. Their ability to adapt and excel in diverse conditions, combined with a rich cricketing culture, has made Australia one of the most feared and respected teams in the history of the game. With such a remarkable list of achievements, Australia continues to set the benchmark for excellence in international cricket.
