2. Ricky Ponting (Australia) – 140* vs India in 2003
It is the highest individual score by a captain in CWC final. The Australian captain Ricky Ponting slammed an unbeaten 140 runs off 121 balls in the 2003 CWC final against India. In that incredible knock, Ponting hit four fours and eight sixes. His innings played a crucial role for Australia to post the giant first innings total of 359/2 (50 overs).
In reply, India failed to chase that target as they scored 234 runs (39.2 overs) before losing their all wickets.