World Cup Last Match Played : March 23, 2003 v India
Ricky Ponting is the cornerstone of the Australian batting. The World Champions boast some terrific players but they all bat around Ponting, who has scored runs all over the world.
Ponting can tear apart any bowling attack in the world, and is a big match player. With 9856 runs in 269 ODIs at an average of 42.48, Ponting's record is fantastic. His record in all editions of the ICC Cricket World Cup is brilliant as well, having hammered 998 runs in 28 matches at an average of 41.58.
Ponting bats at a crucial number three position for Australia and if he gets going at the top, not many teams can play catch up with Australia.
