In the 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup, Kenyan captain Aasif Karim delivered a remarkable bowling performance against Australia on March 15 in Durban. Despite Kenya posting a modest total of 1748, Karim's left-arm spin put Australia under significant pressure. His exceptional figures of 8.2 overs, 6 maidens, 7 runs, and 3 wickets included the dismissals of key batsmen Ricky Ponting, Darren Lehmann, and Brad Hogg. This spell briefly gave Kenya hope against the eventual champions, though Australia ultimately secured victory.