Australia won the 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup by beating India by 125 runs. Australia set a massive target of 359/2 in 50 overs, thanks to a brilliant century by Ricky Ponting (140* off 121 balls) and a strong partnership with Damien Martyn (88* off 84 balls). India struggled to chase the target, losing wickets regularly, with Sachin Tendulkar being dismissed by Glenn McGrath in the first over. Despite a late fightback, India fell short of the target, scoring 234/9 in 50 overs. The win marked Australia's third World Cup title.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. India played against Australia in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2003 final.
2. India won the toss and elected to bowl.
3. Australia scored 359 runs for 2 wickets in 50 overs.
4. Ricky Ponting scored 140 runs off 121 balls.
5. Damien Martin scored 88 runs off 84 balls.
6. The opening partnership between Gilchrist and Hayden was 105 runs off 87 balls.
7. Glenn McGrath took 2 wickets for Australia.
8. India needed 360 runs to win the final.
9. Sachin Tendulkar was dismissed in the first over by Glenn McGrath.
10. India lost 5 wickets, with Rahul Dravid scoring 47 runs.
11. Australia won the match by 125 runs.
12. The match was played in South Africa (not explicitly stated, but implied based on the mention of the 2003 World Cup).
13. Sachin Tendulkar was named the Man of the Tournament.