Ponting's partner during a match-winning, unbroken 234-run second-wicket stand was Damien Martyn. While not playing the breathtaking shots that Ponting essayed, Martyn scored at a fast clip while every now and then unveiling the kind of delicate artistry that would have classicists purring with delight. A back-foot cover drive that sailed over the ropes showed a sense of timing that few in the world of cricket can match. With an unbeaten 88 off just 84 balls in the World Cup final, Martyn played his part in guiding his team to a mammoth 359/2.