Catches, falls and sixes: Australia win World Cup final against New Zealand
Michael Clarke marked his final one-day international with a fine 74 as Australia won their fifth World Cup, beating fellow co-hosts New Zealand by seven wickets in a one-sided final in Melbourne on Sunday.
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Michael Clarke marked his final one-day international with a fine 74 as Australia won their fifth World Cup, beating fellow co-hosts New Zealand by seven wickets in a one-sided final in Melbourne on Sunday. Getty Images
The writing was on the wall for New Zealand, appearing in their first World Cup final, when McCullum was bowled for a duck in the first over by impressive left-arm fast bowler Mitchell Starc. Getty Images
New Zealand, who defeated Australia by one wicket in the pool phase, were all but out of the match after being dismissed for just 183 following captain Brendon McCullum's decision to bat first, having won the toss. Getty Images
Grant Elliott (83) and Ross Taylor (40) rebuilt the innings with a stand of 111 before New Zealand lost a trio of quick wickets, with Starc and fellow left-arm seamers Mitchell Johnson and James Faulkner sharing eight wickets between them. Getty Images
Grant Elliott of New Zealand and Brad Haddin of Australia exchange words after a review off Glenn Maxwell's bowling. Getty Images
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 29: Mitchell Johnson of Australia celebrates taking the wicket of Daniel Vettori. Getty Images