McGrath took best WC bowling figures on this day
Glenn McGrath registered the best bowling figures in World Cup matches, taking 7 wickets for 15 runs on February 27, 2003. Australia, playing against Namibia in a Group match at Potchefstroom, scored 301 batting first and later dismissed Namibia for 45. Australian wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist also set a World Cup record of effecting six dismissals (all catches) behind the stumps.