Australia's Dominance in ICC Finals: A Look at Their Last Defeat

Australia's ICC Final Achievements

Australia is widely regarded as the most successful team in cricket history, especially in ICC tournaments. They have reached a remarkable 13 ICC finals, securing victory in 10 of those matches, a record unmatched in any format. (Note: The WTC Final 2025 is not included in this count.)

Overview of Australia's ICC Final Wins

Here’s a quick overview of their ICC Final triumphs:

• ICC Cricket World Cup: 6 titles (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015, 2023)


• ICC T20 World Cup: 1 title (2021)


• ICC Champions Trophy: 2 titles (2006, 2009)


• ICC World Test Championship: 1 title (2023)

Rarity of Australia's Final Losses

With a total of 10 ICC trophies, Australia holds the record for the most wins by any team. When they reach a final, they are often considered the favorites, and for good reason. Their losses in ICC finals are so infrequent that fans struggle to recall the last occurrence. This article explores the last time the Australian Men's Team faced defeat in an ICC final.

Last ICC Final Loss for Australia

The most recent ICC final that Australia lost occurred 15 years ago during the 2010 ICC T20 World Cup against England. This match took place in Barbados, where England won the toss and opted to field first.

Australia's batting lineup faltered, with only David Hussey (59) and Cameron White (30) helping the team to a total of 147/6 in their 20 overs.

In reply, England successfully chased down the target in just 17 overs, led by Craig Kieswetter's 63 and Kevin Pietersen's 47. England triumphed by 7 wickets, claiming their first ICC trophy.

Current ICC Final Scenario

As of 2025, Australia finds itself once again in an ICC final, this time in the World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle, facing off against South Africa. With the match still ongoing, there is a chance that Australia could experience another loss in an ICC final after a 15-year gap.