In the inaugural cycle of the World Test Championship in 2019-21, Australia narrowly missed qualifying for the final. However, they secured their place in the second edition by finishing at the top of the table, ahead of India.
Although Australia had suffered a 2-1 defeat in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) earlier this year in India, they displayed a dominant performance in the final at The Oval, defeating India by a convincing margin of 209 runs. Led by Pat Cummins, Australia showcased their prowess over the course of the five-day contest in London.
Australia’s success extends beyond the Test format. They clinched their first-ever 50-over World Cup title in 1987 and went on to win the tournament four more times, establishing themselves as the most successful team in the history of the 50-over World Cup.
Additionally, Australia triumphed in the ICC Champions Trophy in 2006, emerging victorious in the final against the West Indies.
While Australia had faced challenges in the T20 format, their long-awaited breakthrough came in 2021 when they defied expectations and clinched the T20 World Cup. Under the leadership of Aaron Finch, Australia surprised many by ending their lean patch in the shortest format of the game.
Cricket World Cup
T20 World Cup
Champions Trophy
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The all-conquering Australia have now won every ICC Men's Trophy ? pic.twitter.com/YyzL8NSvTF
— ICC (@ICC) June 11, 2023
Australia’s ICC trophies in men’s cricket
- ODI World Cup: 1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015
- Champions Trophy: 2006, 2009
- T20 World Cup: 2021
- World Test Championship: 2021-23
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