Minnows Namibia got a real taste of playing against the giants in the 2003 World Cup when reigning champions Australia stamped their authority with a convincing 256-run victory, which is the second largest win in history behind India’s 257-run triumph against minnows Bermuda.
Batting first, the unstoppable Aussies posted 301 for eight in their 50-over quota with Matthew Hayden, Andrew Symonds and Darren Lehmann notching up half-centuries.
The second innings unfolded in one of the most dramatic, but somewhat expected manner as Namibia skittled out for a paltry 45, which remains the joint second-lowest total in world cup history.
But that was started by the best bowler in the history of the world cup, Glenn McGrath, as he ran through the batting, bagging tremendous bowling figures of seven for 15 in just seven overs.
The magical spell saw McGrath bowl four maiden overs while wicketkeeper Adam Gilchirist picked up six catches behind the wicket.
Only columns which showed double figures in Namibia’s innings were extras being the top-scorer with 15 and Deon Koetze 10.