The 5 greatest knocks in World Cup finals

#1. Adam Gilchrist Vs Sri Lanka 2007 | Runs: 149, Balls: 104, 4s:13, 6s:8, Strike Rate: 143.26

ICC Cricket World Cup Final - Australia v Sri Lanka

Australian wicketkeeper-batsman Adam Gilchrist played arguably the greatest individual innings in the history of the World Cup Finals as he decimated the Sri Lankan bowling attack on his way to a blistering 149 runs, the highest individual score in the World Cup Finals. Gilchrist, who infamously batted by employing a squash ball inside his glove was virtually unstoppable as he belted 13 boundaries and 8 huge sixes which helped his side put 281 runs in just 38 overs in a game marred by inconsistent rain. Sri Lanka in reply, could not keep up with the asking rate as they lost crucial wickets at regular intervals which cost them the game. In the end, Sri Lanka put up 215-8 in 36 overs before the game was awarded to Australia on the basis of the Duckworth-Lewis method. Due to Adam Gilchrist's heroic innings in which he was named the man-of-the-match, Aussies won their third consecutive World Cup and fourth overall.