ICC finals are the most difficult conditions for a player. It can get you nervous and can affect your performance but the one who finds a way to leave an impression is the one who knows how to handle the pressure. In this article, we will talk about some players who performed in the ICC finals.
#5 Steve Smith
Steve Smith’s 121 runs knock against India in WTC 2023 finals against India is the fifth-highest individual score by a player in ICC finals. WTC is a recent addition to the ICC finals.
#4 VIV Richards
West Indies legend, VIV Richards is one of the finest batsmen in the history of cricket. His innings of 138* against England in the 1979 World Cup final is at No.4 on our list. It was a century in the world cup final that made West Indies win the world cup.
#3 Ricky Ponting
Ricky Ponting made many centuries in his career but his most important ODI hundred came against India in the 2003 world cup final where Australia batted first and captain Ricky Ponting made 140*.
#2 Adam Gilchrist
Another Australian batter in our list, Australians are very dangerous when it comes to ICC tournaments and ICC finals. Gilchrist made 149 against Sri Lanka in the 2007 world cup final which is second highest individual score in an ICC final.
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#1 Travis Head
Australia won their 9th ICC trophy because of Travis Head’s sensational knock against India in WTC 2024 final at Oval, England. Travis Head made 163 against India in the first innings of the WTC 2023 final which made Australia win.