By Kaif - Jun 17, 2025 01:02 PM
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How Many ICC Finals Has Australia Lost? Find Out Here: Australia is considered the most successful and strongest team in cricket history, with the most ICC trophies. The reason for this is their consistent performance and hunger to win titles. However, it may be surprising to know that despite so much success, Australia has tasted the bitter taste of defeat in the finals of ICC tournaments four times. The recent defeat against South Africa in the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 is a recent example of this.
Australia's defeat in ICC finals began with cricket's first multi-nation tournament. Australia was defeated by West Indies in the final of the first ODI World Cup held in 1975. This defeat was a big setback for Australia, but after that they proved their supremacy by winning many titles. In the last 50 years, Australia has played and won the most ICC finals, but the percentage of defeats was the lowest.
Australia lost in the ICC final for the third time in the 2010 T20 World Cup. This time England defeated Australia in the title match. This defeat was unexpected for Australia, as their team was very strong even at that time. After this, the defeat against South Africa in the WTC final in 2025 added Australia's fourth title disappointment.
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The first ICC Cricket World Cup final was played in 1975 and Australia lost to West Indies. Clive Lloyd’s brilliant century led West Indies to victory.
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The 1996 World Cup final was a disappointing day for Australia. Sri Lanka performed brilliantly under the captaincy of Arjuna Ranatunga to beat Australia and win the World Cup.
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Australia’s poor performance in the T20 World Cup continued, and they lost to England in the 2010 final.
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Recently, Australia lost against South Africa in the final of the World Test Championship played from 11 to 14 June 2025 at Lord’s, London. South Africa chased 282 runs and won the match by 5 wickets and won the WTC title for the first time. This was Australia's first defeat in a WTC final.
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