Australia has always been a heavyweight in cricket. Being the only team with five World Cups in their kitty, they have revolutionised the game. They are rated as the best team going in World cricket.
3 Australian players who have scored 150+ in an ODI World Cup innings
Australian batters have always stepped up whenever there’s a big stage. They have produced some magnificent effort. Today, we take look at 3 Australian players who have scored 150+ in an ODI World Cup innings. Let’s take a look.
David Warner – 178 and 166 against Bangladesh
Australian opener David Warner is among the three players who have scored 150+ in an ODI World Cup innings. However, he has achieved the feat two times. The southpaw first scored 178 runs during the 2015 World Cup against Bangladesh in Perth. He smashed 19 fours and 5 sixes in his innings. Warner again reached the charts when he scored 166 against Bangladesh in the in 2019 World Cup. He smashed 14 fours and 5 sixes in the game.
Mathew Hayden – 158 vs West Indies
Another staggering opener from Australia who has scored 150+ in an ODI World Cup innings is Mathew Hayden. The opening batter was among the best batters to have played the game of cricket. He achieved the feat during the 2007 World Cup when he smashed 158 runs against West Indies in North Sound. He scored 14 fours and 4 sixes during his innings.
Aaron Finch – 153 vs Sri Lanka
The former Australian skipper is the third batter who has scored 150+ in an ODI World Cup innings. The opening batter achieved the feat in the game against Sri Lanka during the ODI World Cup 2019. He was at his beast mode as he took bowlers to the cleaners and smashed them all over the park. He smashed 14 fours and 4 sixes in that innings and helped his side win the game.
