Australia in World Cup: Five titles make them the most successful team by far

1992 World Cup; failed to qualify for the semi-final

Given the fact that they were the defending champions and their excellent current form and also that the WC was being played at home, not many were doubtful that Border’s Australia were in to win their second title. But the Aussies let their fans down. They lost to New Zealand by 37 runs in the first game and then to debutants South Africa by 9 wickets. They managed to win against India by 1 run in the next game but were routed by England by 8 wickets next.

Australia’s second win in the tournament came against Sri Lanka who they beat by 7 wickets but lost to Pakistan by 48 runs in the next match. Border’s side won the final two games – against Zimbabwe and West Indies – by 128 runs and 57 runs, respectively, but it was too late by then for them to make the semi-final. Australia finished one point short of the fourth-place holder, Pakistan, to finish fifth among nine teams.