Happy Birthday Shane Watson: 5 best innings of the former Australian all-rounder

#3 105 not out against New Zealand (Champions Trophy 2009 Final)

He carried his form into the finals of the 2009 Champions Trophy finals

The Queenslander continued his red hot form into the finals too as he carved out another century. His unbeaten 105 in the finals helped Australia lift the Champions Trophy by defeating Trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand.

Chasing a target of 201, Watson buckled down, dropped anchor and played with caution against a potent Kiwi bowling attack which included Shane Bond and Kyle Mills. He cut down all the risk taking shots and played pretty much within himself.

This innings is still considered to be the best innings of Watson in a One Day Internationals, because of the fact that it came in a final and also because he displayed tremendous application.