Producer: Peuli Bakshi

Australia In Cricket World Cup Through The Years

The Aussies reached the finals and clenched the ODI World Cup trophy for the 6th time in 2023. Here's a look back at their journey all these years.

1975

Australia reached the final of the inaugural World Cup, but lost by 17 runs against the West Indies at Lord's, England.

1979

The Aussies were knocked out from the group stage that year, after losing against England and Pakistan.

1983

Australia was again knocked out from the group stage, after losing against West Indies and Zimbabwe.

1987

Team Australia, led by Allan Border, secured their first World Cup win, defeating England at Kolkata's Eden Gardens.

1992

Australia ended the 1992 World Cup tournament in the 5th place. They missed out on the semi final spot by just 1 point.

1996

The Aussies reached the final, but the Sri Lankans defeated them by 7 wickets, at Lahore.

1999

Australia became the champion, beating Pakistan by 8 wickets at Lord's, London, England.

2003

The yellow caps became the winner again by beating Sourav Ganguly-led India by 125 runs in Johannesburg, South Africa.

2007

The Aussies secured their 3rd consecutive World Cup final win, by defeating Sri Lanka by 53 runs in the Caribbean Bridgetown.

2011

Australia reached the quarter final but  India chased down the 261 target with ease and ended the Aussies' journey.

2015

Australia lifted the trophy for the 5th time, by beating New Zealand by 7 wickets at their home ground of Melbourne.

2019

The Aussies reached the semi final once again, but lost to England, at Birmingham, England.