ICC WORLD CUP FINALS 2007: AUSTRALIA 281-4_ SRI LANKA 215-8 v1 by jordan

ICC WORLD CUP FINALS 2007:AUSTRALIA 281-4. SRI LANKA 215-8. Australia's vice-captain and wicketkeeper, Adam Gilchrist was named man of match with 149 runs, the highest world cup finals score in history. Glen McGrath was named man of the tournament, with 26 wickets. Sri Lankans had moments of brilliance with Jayasuriya and Sangakarra but were never going to overcome the Australian's massive score. The Sri Lankan bowlers were hapless against the Aussie attack. AUSTRALIA 281-4. SRI LANKA 215-8. Austalians win by 53 runs on the D/L method.Aussies are the champions againAustralia beat Sri Lanka by 53 runs (D/L Method) in the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 at the Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados.Australia finish with 281/4Gilchrist falls one short of 150Fernando ended one of the greatest knocks in ODIs, dismissing Gilchrist for a magnificent 149. The dashing Aussie opener mistimed a pull and was caught by Chamara Silva, running behind from midwicket.Aus-SL final reduced to 38 overs per sideAfter a delay of 2 hours and 45 minutes, the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 final between Australia and Sri Lanka finally got underway.The match was reduced to 38 overs per side, with three bowlers allowed to bowl eight overs and two seven. The third Power Play was scrapped. Aus decide to bat but rain delays startGlenn McGrath got his first wicket in his final game, dismissing another cricketer playing in his last international game. Russel Arnold edged a full toss behind the wickets and Adam Gilchrist did the rest.Sri Lanka ended with 215/8 after 36 overs as Australia completed a hat-trick of ICC Cricket World Cup victories.Australia: 281/4 (38.0)R/R: 7.39Sri Lanka: 215/8 (36.0)R/R: 5.97STATS CAN BE FOUND AT:http://cricketworldcup.indya.com/scores/html/live/slau2804.html