Adam Gilchrist struck 67 runs off 43 balls to see Australia secure a record-breaking 15th consecutive one-day international win in the World Cup day-nighter against Kenya at Kingsmead.
The opener flayed the Kenyan attack in a chase of 175, completed with five wickets and almost 19 overs to spare, which meant Australia surpassed their previous record of 14 unbeaten limited-overs matches during 1999-2000.
They beat the record of 11 consecutive ODI wins held by the West Indies, during the mid- 1980s, when they secured a final-over success over England earlier in this tournament. However, they did experience a run of 14 matches without a loss, incorporating a washout, three years ago.
Gilchrist flung his forearms through anything erring in line or length during his 43-ball 67, striking three sixes and nine fours.
Australia, India, Kenya and Sri Lanka go into the draw for the semi final.
Filed by Johnny Proby
