As it happened: Australia crush New Zealand to win fifth World Cup title

Written By Unknown on Selasa, 31 Maret 2015 | 17.34

04:48 PM

The celebrations begin

Australian players raise the trophy as they celebrate victory against New Zealand after their 2015 World Cup final in Melbourne. (AFP Photo)

04:40 PM

Congratulations Australia

04:37 PM

Aussies win their fifth crown

04:33 PM

2015 World Cup brand ambassador Sachin Tendulkar

04:29 PM

Well played New Zealand!

04:01 PM

The Kodak Moment!

Australia's Steve Smith, left, and teammate Shane Watson celebrate after defeating New Zealand by seven wickets to win the Cricket World Cup final. (AP Photo)

03:55 PM

Good to know when not to lose

03:53 PM

Cheers to World Champions!

03:44 PM

Celebrations begin!

03:43 PM

Australia win ICC World Cup 2015!

03:40 PM

In-form Steven Smith 56 (71) and Shane Watson 2 (5) remain unbeaten for the Aussies

03:38 PM

Australia 5-time World Champions!!!

03:36 PM

Australia chase down the 184-run target in 33.1 overs with 7 wickets to spare

03:35 PM

Steven Smith hits the winning runs as Australia crush New Zealand by 7 wickets to win their fifth World Cup title

03:30 PM

Steven Smith joins the party, scores 7th ODI fifty off 66 balls. Score - AUS 180/3 in 31.5 overs; Target - 184

03:29 PM

Meanwhile, Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel wins Malaysian Formula One Grand Prix

03:28 PM

Shane Watson, right handed bat, comes to the crease

03:27 PM

WICKET! Matt Henry dismisses Michael Clarke (74). Score - AUS 175/3 in 31.1 overs; Target 184

03:26 PM

ODI Captainship record

03:24 PM

Australia need 10 more runs to win from 114 balls

03:23 PM

Record crowd at MCG

03:21 PM

It's about time for the Aussies!

03:19 PM

Michael Clarke (57*) and Steven Smith (47*) power Australia to 157/2 in 30 overs. Target - 184

03:18 PM

Clarke's special on final innings

03:15 PM

150 up for Australia, need 33 more runs to win from 126 balls

03:12 PM

Australia need 38 more runs to win from 130 balls

03:12 PM

Clarke going away on a high!

Australia captain Michael Clarke hits a shot from a delivery from New Zealand's Matt Henry during their Cricket World Cup final. (Reuters Photo)

03:05 PM

It's getting closer & closer for Oz

03:04 PM

Michael Clarke hits 58th ODI fifty off 56 balls to lead the Australian run chase. Score - AUS 138/2 in 26.3 overs; Target - 184

02:58 PM

Michael Clarke (43*) and Steven Smith (34*) take Australia to 130/2 in 25 overs. Target - 184

02:55 PM

Australia need 65 more runs to win from 156 balls

02:55 PM

50 off 68 balls - Australia's 3rd wicket partnership between Steve Smith and Michael Clarke

02:51 PM

Corey Anderson, left-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

02:50 PM

Australia need 72 more runs to win from 162 balls

02:48 PM

Steve Smith (ODIs since January 2014) - Matches: 25; Runs: 1141; Average: 57.05; Strike Rate: 90.1; Best: 105

02:47 PM

After 20.5 overs (Comparison) - New Zealand were 70/3; Australia are 100/2

02:44 PM

Australia on top

02:43 PM

100 up for Australia in 20.5 overs. Steven Smith (26*) and Michael Clarke (22*) - target 184

02:40 PM

Australia need 86 more runs to win from 180 balls

02:40 PM

Michael Clarke vs D Vettori (Head to Head in ODIs) - Innings 21; Runs: 181; Outs: 4; Bat S/R: 59.7

02:39 PM

Steven Smith (25*) and Michael Clarke (21*) take Australia to 98/2 in 20 overs. Target - 184

02:37 PM

Run Rate: 4.43; Required Run 3.29; Target: 184

02:36 PM

Australia need 89 more runs to win from 31 overs

02:36 PM

Last five overs - Runs: 17; Wicket: 1; Run Rate: 3.40; Four: 1; Sixes: 0

02:33 PM

Smith's lucky moment!

02:29 PM

Australia vs New Zealand - Australia have won 14 out of 15 knockout matches vs New Zealand

02:26 PM

Australia need 110 more from 34 overs

02:23 PM

Not a good sign for NZ

02:22 PM

Michael Clarke (33 years) - ODI career: Matches: 245; Runs: 7911; Average: 44.42; Strike Rate: 78.8; Best: 130 vs India in 2007; ICC ODI Ranking: 32nd

02:22 PM

Michael Clarke (as captain) - Matches: 74; Runs: 2675; Average: 45.34; Strike Rate: 76.5; Best: 117

02:22 PM

Next to bat - In at 5: Watson; In at 6: Maxwell; In at 7: Faulkner

02:21 PM

Michael Clarke 4th best win % (70%) for any captain in ODIs (minimum 50 matches)

02:18 PM

Matt Henry Speed (KPH) - Fastest Ball: 142.5; Slowest Ball: 134.8; Average Speed: 139.0

02:18 PM

Fall of wicket - 1st: 2; 2nd: 63

02:17 PM

Australia need 125 more runs to win from 35 overs

02:16 PM

Steven Smith (17*) and Michael Clarke (3*) take Australia to 69/2 in 15 overs. Target - 184

02:15 PM

NZ fans loving it!

02:14 PM

Lucky escape for Smith! He gets an inside edge and the ball rolls back onto the stumps, but the bails do not fall.

02:09 PM

Standing ovation for Clarke

02:07 PM

Australia at home (Last 25 Matches) - Won: 22; Lost: 2; Tie/NR: 0/1; Win %: 92 %

02:07 PM

Michael Clarke, right handed bat, comes to the crease, got a standing ovation from the crowd

02:04 PM

WICKET! Matt Henry gives New Zealand a crucial break, dismisses David Warner (45). Score - AUS 63/2 in 12.2 overs; Target 184

02:01 PM

Trent Boult Speed (KPH) - Fastest Ball: 143.4; Slowest Ball: 132.4; Average Speed: 137.6

01:58 PM

50-run stand for Warner, Smith

01:57 PM

Australia need 126 more runs to win from 39 overs

01:56 PM

Australia (Run Rate during Mandatory Powerplay) - CWC 2015: 6.09; Today: 5.60

01:56 PM

Australia mandatory powerplay - Runs: 56; Wicket: 1

01:56 PM

Australia 2nd wicket partnership: 52 off 48; David Warner: 35 off 28; Steve Smith: 13 off 19

01:53 PM

David Warner (39*) and Steven Smith (13*) take Australia to 56/1 in 10 overs. Target - 184

01:52 PM

David Warner S/R (ICC CWC 2015) - PP: 111.7; Mid Overs: 138.3; Bat PP: 183.3; Final 10: N/A

01:50 PM

David Warner 33* (27) - Dot ball %: 48.1; Four: 5; Sixes: 0; Boundary %: 60.6; S/R: 122.2

01:50 PM

Kiwis now need inspirations from India

01:47 PM

Matt Henry, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

01:43 PM

David Warner - vs Pace: Average: 36.5; Strike rate: 94.8; vs Spin: Average: 33.1; Strike Rate: 72.7

01:41 PM

Kiwis need more Boult strikes

New Zealand fast bowler Trent Boult (C) is congratulated after dismissing Australia's Aaron Finch during the 2015 Cricket World Cup final. (AFP Photo)

01:40 PM

Daniel Vettori, left-arm orthodox, comes into the attack

01:37 PM

Good start for Oz

01:36 PM

Australia (Run Rate during Mandatory Powerplay) - CWC 2015: 6.09; Today: 6.39

01:35 PM

Tim Southee (ODIs in Australia) - Matches: 6; Wickets: 3; Average: 91.33; Economy: 5.75; Best: 1-34

01:34 PM

David Warner (28*) and Steven Smith (1*) take Australia to 33/1 in 5 overs. Target - 184

01:33 PM

Australia (Strike Rate during Mandatory Powerplay) - CWC 2015: 110.4; Today: 105

01:30 PM

Australia need 166 more runs to win from 46 overs

01:28 PM

David Warner (at Melbourne) - Matches: 8; Runs: 140; Average: 20.00; Strike Rate: 85.4; Best: 65

01:26 PM

Fall of wicket - 1st: 2

01:24 PM

Boult's early impact

01:22 PM

In-form Steven Smith, right handed bat, comes to the crease

01:21 PM

Australia opening partnership (ICC CWC 2015) - Innings: 8; Runs: 182; Average: 22.75; 50s/100s: 1/0

01:19 PM

WICKET! Trent Boult strikes early to get rid of Aaron Finch for duck. Score - AUS 2/1 in 1.4 overs; Target 184

01:16 PM

Trent Boult, left-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

01:12 PM

Tim Southee starts the New Zealand attack

01:11 PM

Here we go agian! Aaron Finch and David Warner walk out to start the Australian chase

01:11 PM
Poll:How many overs will Australia take to chase the 184-run target?
01:08 PM

Obviously pretty good start by the boys. It's in our hands to chase the runs and if we start well there is no reason why we can't (chase this down). Pretty good MCG wicket really. I thought it was a little bit slow than we are used to, but pretty good all-round wicket. One aspect we have been working hard on is our fielding, another strong performance and hopefully like I said we can start well with the bat and chase this total down. The outfield is pretty standard, maybe a little bit quicker than normal, but the ground is in fantastic condition. It is in our hands now.

James Faulkner

01:03 PM

Will it be one-sided or close?

12:58 PM

Will it be 1983 re-run?

12:55 PM

Fans at fan zone!

12:41 PM
Poll:Can New Zealand defend the 184-run target?
12:40 PM

Mitchell Starc - Overs: 8; Maidens: 0; Runs: 20; Wickets: 2; Economy: 2.5

12:40 PM

Mitchell Johnson - Overs: 9; Maidens: 0; Runs: 30; Wickets: 3; Economy: 3.3

12:40 PM

James Faulkner - Overs: 9; Maidens: 1; Runs: 36; Wickets: 3; Economy: 4.0

12:30 PM

Australia need 184 runs from 50 overs at 3.68 RPO to win the ICC Cricket World Cup

12:30 PM

New Zealand's Fall of wickets - 1st: 1; 2nd: 33; 3rd: 39; 4th: 150; 5th: 150; 6th: 151; 7th: 167; 8th: 171 9th: 182; 10th: 183

12:29 PM

Australia set to chase 184-run target against New Zealand to win their fifth World Cup title.

12:27 PM

WICKET! Tim Southee run out as Australia bundle out New Zealand for 183 in 45 overs.

12:26 PM

Trent Boult, right handed bat, comes to the crease

12:25 PM

WICKET! Mitchell Johnson dismisses Matt Henry for zero. Score - NZ 182/9 in 44.5 overs

12:23 PM
Poll:Will New Zealand last whole 50 overs?
12:22 PM

New Zealand's phase run rate - Mandatory Powerplay: 3.10; Mid Overs: 4.76; Bat PP: 3.00; Final 10: 4.00

12:20 PM

Matt Henry (23 years) - Matches: 10; Runs: 21; Average: 21.0; Strike Rate: 95.5; Best: 20* vs Sri Lanka, in 2015

12:18 PM

New Zealand (Run Rate during final 10 overs) - CWC 2015: 11.49; Today: 4.33

12:17 PM

New Zealand's phase run rate - Mandatory Powerplay: 3.10; Mid Overs: 4.76; Bat PP: 3.00; Final 10: 4.3

12:15 PM

Mitchell Johnson - Overs: 7; Maidens: 0; Runs: 27; Wickets: 2; Economy: 3.7

12:15 PM

Oz in driver's seat

12:13 PM

Australia in overs 41-50 - Best Economy Rate 4.75 for any team this World Cup

12:13 PM

Last 37 balls - Runs: 21; Wickets: 2; Run Rate: 4.06; Fours: 3; Sixes: 0

12:13 PM

Matt Henry, right handed bat, comes to the crease

12:12 PM

WICKET! New Zealand in deep trouble as James Faulkner dismisses Grant Elliott (83). Score - NZ 171/8 in 41.5 overs

12:09 PM

Tim Southee, right handed bat, comes to the crease

12:07 PM

WICKET! Mitchell Johnson clean bowls Daniel Vettori (9) as New Zealand struggle. Score - NZ 167/7 in 41 overs

12:05 PM

Mitchell Starc - 55% of his wickets are bowled in ICC CWC 2015

12:03 PM

Grant Elliott S/R (This match) - PP: N/A; Mid Overs: 104.3; Bat PP: 120.0

12:03 PM

Grant Elliott 78* (74) - Dot Ball %: 39.2; Fours: 6; Sixes: 1; Boundary %: 38.5; S/R: 105.4

12:02 PM
Poll:Will New Zealand cross 200 from here?
12:02 PM

End of batting powerplay - Grant Elliott (78*) and Daniel Vettori (8*) take New Zealand to 165/6 in 40 overs.

11:59 AM

James Faulkner has taken 30% of his wickets bowling in the batting PP

11:56 AM

Starc Economy (ICC CWC 2015) - PP: 3.67; Mid Overs: 3.18; Bat PP: 3.81: Final 10: 3.63

11:55 AM

New Zealand's phase run rate - Mandatory Powerplay: 3.10; Mid Overs: 4.76; Bat PP: 0.75

11:51 AM

Crowd approves Haddin's special

11:50 AM

Oz fans loving it!

11:49 AM

Luke Ronchi (Last five innings) - Runs: 44; Average: 8.8; S/R: 112.8; 50/100: 0/0; Best: 12

11:49 AM

Ross Taylor 40 (72) c Haddin b Faulkner; strike rate: 55.6; Fours: 2; Sixes: 0

11:48 AM

Fall of wickets - 1st: 1; 2nd: 33; 3rd: 39; 4th: 150; 5th: 150; 6th: 151

11:47 AM

Daniel Vettori, left handed bat, comes to the crease

11:44 AM

WICKET! Mitchell Starc dismisses Luke Ronchi (0) to dent New Zealand innings. Score - NZ 151/6 in 36.2 overs

11:42 AM

New Zealand in batting PP - Best run rate for any team (7.1) since October 2012

11:41 AM

Luke Ronchi, right handed bat, comes to the crease

11:40 AM

New Zealand's phase run rate - Mandatory Powerplay: 3.10; Mid Overs: 4.76

11:40 AM

New Zealand Balls Per Fifty - 1st: 93; 2nd:65; 3rd: 51

11:39 AM

WICKET! James Faulkner strikes again to get rid of Corey Anderson for duck. Score - NZ 150/5 in 35.3 overs

11:37 AM

Key to success for New Zealand - New Zealand win 84% matches outside Asia when they have at least one 100+ partnership

11:36 AM

WICKET! Brad Haddin takes a brilliant catch as James Faulkner dismisses Ross Taylor (40). Score - NZ 150/4 in 35.1 overs

11:32 AM

Josh Hazlewood - Overs:7; Maidens: 2; Runs: 22; Wickets: 0; Economy: 3.14

11:31 AM

Grant Elliott (72*) and Ross Taylor (40*) take New Zealand to 150/3 in 35 overs.

11:28 AM

Crucial stand for the Kiwis

11:25 AM

Important 100-run stand off 128 balls for the 4th wicket by Grant Elliott (67*) and Ross Taylor (35*). Score - NZ 139/3 in 33.2 overs

11:24 AM

Ross Taylor (Strike Rate in Phases) - Overs 11-40: 76.1; Overs 41-50: 149.8

11:23 AM

Last 5 overs (NZ) - Runs: 11; Wickets: 0; Run Rate: 3.67; Fours: 0; Sixes: 0

11:18 AM

New Zealand 4th wicket partnership - 82 off 107 balls; Ross Taylor: 24 off 48; Grant Elliott: 54 off 57

11:16 AM

New Zealand's phase run rate - Mandatory Powerplay: 3.10; Mid Overs: 4.54

11:12 AM

Ross Taylor vs Mitchell Johnson (Head to Head in ODIs) - Innings 14; Runs: 92; Outs: 5; Bat S/R: 69.7

11:10 AM

Grant Elliott 50* (51) - Dot Ball %: 45.1; Fours: 3; Sixes: 1; Boundary %: 36.0; S/R: 98.0

11:09 AM

Grant Elliott (54*) and Ross Taylor (30*) take New Zealand to 121/3 in 30 overs.

11:02 AM

Grant Elliott slams 9th ODI fifty off 51 balls to lead New Zealand's revival with Ross Taylor (29*). Score - 115/3 in 28 overs

11:00 AM

Ross Taylor vs Shane Watson (Head to Head in ODIs) - Innings 6; Runs: 45; Outs: 4; Bat S/R: 54.9

10:59 AM

New Zealand Balls Per Fifty - 1st: 93; 2nd:65

10:58 AM

James Faulkner (Speeds KPH) - Fastest Ball: 136.4; Slowest Ball: 123.9; Average: 132.6

10:58 AM

Elliott, Taylor revive NZ innings

New Zealand batsmen Ross Taylor (L) and Grant Elliott take a run during the 2015 Cricket World Cup final against Australia in Melbourne. (AFP Photo)

10:55 AM

100 up for New Zealand in 26.2 overs. Grant Elliott (45*) and Ross Taylor (21*)

10:51 AM

New Zealand's phase run rate - Mandatory Powerplay: 3.10; Mid Overs: 4.15

10:51 AM

Grant Elliott (39*) and Ross Taylor (20*) take New Zealand to 93/3 in 25 overs.

10:50 AM

New Zealand 4th wicket partnership - 50 off 69; Ross Taylor: 14 off 34; Grant Elliott: 35 off 35

10:49 AM

New Zealand in ICC CWC 2015 (Run Rate during mid overs) - CWC 2015: 5.09; Today: 3.93

10:48 AM

Shane Watson, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

10:47 AM

50-run stand for Grant Elliott (35*) and Ross Taylor (20*) off 69 balls. Score - NZ 89/3 in 23.5 overs

10:45 AM

Grant Elliott (ODIs in Australia) - Innings: 6; Runs: 234 Average: 58.50; S/R: 81.3; Best: 115

10:44 AM
Poll:How far will New Zealand go from here?
10:41 AM

Highest wicket-takers so far

10:39 AM

Grant Elliott vs off-spinners - Innings: 33; Runs: 294; Dismissals: 2; Average: 147; S/R: 84

10:39 AM

First boundary scored: 58 balls; 43 minutes

10:39 AM

New Zealand's phase run rate - Mandatory Powerplay: 3.10; Mid Overs: 3.85

10:37 AM

New Zealand's Innings - Since last boundary: 56 balls; 42 minutes

10:33 AM

Elliott survives after he decided to review umpire Dharmasena's lbw decision

10:31 AM

Ross Taylor (18*) and Grant Elliott (15*) take New Zealand to 66/3 in 20 overs.

10:29 AM

James Faulkner in ICC CWC 2015 - Five out of his seven wickets have been off the slower ball

10:26 AM

Grant Elliott vs off-spinners - Innings: 33; Runs: 294; Dismissals: 2; Average: 147; S/R: 88

10:19 AM

James Faulkner, comes into the attack for the Aussies

10:17 AM

Keys to success for Oz

10:15 AM

New Zealand's Innings Run Rate - 3.23; Last Five Overs: 3.78

10:12 AM

50 up for New Zealand in 15.3 overs

10:11 AM

Ross Taylor (10*) and Grant Elliott (4*) take New Zealand to 47/3 in 15 overs.

10:10 AM

Protest before the finale

A policeman tackles a protester before the start of the Cricket World Cup final match between Australia and New Zealand at the MCG. (Reuters Photo)

10:08 AM

Ross Taylor (ICC CWC 2015) - Matches: 9; Runs: 188; Average: 31.33; Strike Rate: 63.1; Best: 56

10:07 AM

Ross Taylor (31 years) - Matches: 159; Runs: 5094; Average: 41.41; Strike Rate: 81.7; Best: 131* vs Pakistan in 2011; ICC ODI Ranking: 11th

10:04 AM

Glenn Maxwell (ODIs since January 2014) - Matches: 30; Wickets: 27; Average: 29.07; Economy: 5.30; Best: 4-46

10:03 AM

Ross Taylor vs Mitchell Johnson (Head to Head in ODIs) - Innings 14; Runs: 92; Outs: 5; Bat S/R: 69.7

10:02 AM

Key for Kiwis' success

10:00 AM

Fall of wickets: 1st: 1; 2nd: 33; 3rd: 39

10:00 AM

New Zealand's phase run rate - Mandatory Powerplay: 3.10; Mid Overs: 3.50

10:00 AM

Grant Elliott, right handed bat, comes to the crease

09:58 AM

WICKET! Mitchell Johnson joins the party, dismisses Kane Williamson (12). Score - NZ 39/3 in 12.2 overs

09:56 AM

Fall of wickets - 1st: 1; 2nd: 33

09:56 AM

Martin Guptill 15(34) bowled Maxwell; Strike Rate: 44.1; Fours: 1; Sixes: 1

09:55 AM

Ross Taylor, right handed bat, comes to the crease

09:54 AM

WICKET! Glenn Maxwell gets rid of Martin Guptill (15). Score - NZ 33/2 in 11.2 overs

09:53 AM

Glenn Maxwell, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

09:46 AM

New Zealand in ICC CWC 2015 (Run Rate during powerplay) - CWC 2015: 7.70; Today: 3.10

09:46 AM

Martin Guptill vs Mitchell Johnson (Head to Head in ODIs) - Innings 11; Runs: 95; Outs: 2; Bat S/R: 72.0

09:45 AM

Mitchell Johnson (ICC CWC 2015) - Matches: 8; Wickets: 12; Average: 24.67; Economy: 5.37; Best: 4-22

09:45 AM

Martin Guptill (14*) and Kane Williamson (11*) take New Zealand to 31/1 in 10 overs.

09:38 AM

Mitchell Johnson, comes into the attack

09:35 AM

Martin Guptill vs Left-Arm Seamers (Since 2011) - Innings: 20; Runs: 210; Dismissals: 10; Average: 21; S/R: 73.4

09:34 AM
Poll:How many wickets will Mitchell Starc take today?
09:33 AM

New Zealand in ICC CWC 2015 (Run Rate during powerplay) - CWC 2015: 7.70; Today: 3.64

09:28 AM

Clean bowled!

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum is bowled for no score by Australia's Mitchell Starc during the Cricket World Cup final. (AP Photo)

09:24 AM

Martin Guptill (13*) and Kane Williamson (1*) take New Zealand to 18/1 in 5 overs.

09:23 AM

Martin Guptill (ICC CWC 2015) - Matches: 9; Runs: 538; Average: 76.86; Strike Rate: 108.5; Best: 237*

09:22 AM

Starc's early roar!

Australia's Mitchell Starc celebrates after taking the wicket of New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum for no score during the World Cup final. (AP Photo)

09:18 AM

Mitchell Starc (ICC CWC 2015) - Matches: 8; Wickets: 21; Average: 9.76; Economy: 3.58; Best: 6-28

09:12 AM

Missing the defending champions!

09:10 AM

Josh Hazlewood, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack for Australia

09:09 AM

Kane Williamson, right handed bat, comes to the crease

09:07 AM

WICKET! Mitchell Starc strikes in the very first over to dismiss Brendon McCullum (0). Score - NZ 1/1 in 0.5 overs

09:04 AM

Mitchell Starc starts the Australian attack

09:03 AM

Brendon McCullum

09:01 AM

Here it goes! Brendon McCullum and Martin Guptill walk out to the field to start the New Zealand innings

08:58 AM
Poll:What will be New Zealand's score today?
08:56 AM

Australia vs New Zealand - Number Game

08:52 AM

Today's dangermen!

08:50 AM

Australia's best bat - Steve Smith

Steve Smith's last 12 ODI innings in Australia have produced 812 runs at an average of 81.2 and a strike rate of 96.4.

08:47 AM

Clarke's last hurrah in ODIs

08:40 AM

It's a special game. I would have batted first. The wicket looks fantastic so the toss doesn't matter I guess. Same XI for us. Need to play good cricket. The boys are mentally ready to go. The Australian public have been so supportive. Hopefully we can play some entertaining cricket for them today.

Michael Clarke

08:39 AM

It's been great, tremendous semi-final the other day, it's been a great tournament so far. We will bat first. The wicket looks outstanding, so put the runs on the board. We've got the same team. We are really happy and we know we will play well today. We need to stay pretty stable emotionally. We've been very fortunate to have a lot of support from back home. It's going to be a great final.

Brendon McCullum

08:34 AM

Australia (Playing XI): Aaron Finch, David Warner, Steven Smith, Michael Clarke(c), Shane Watson, Glenn Maxwell, Brad Haddin(w), James Faulkner, Mitchell Johnson, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood

08:33 AM

New Zealand (Playing XI): Brendon McCullum(c), Martin Guptill, Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor, Grant Elliott, Corey Anderson, Luke Ronchi(w), Daniel Vettori, Tim Southee, Matt Henry, Trent Boult

08:32 AM

New Zealand win toss and decide to bat first against Australia in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 final

08:31 AM

'Boult' the man for Kiwis

15 of Trent Boult's 21 wickets in the tournament have been batsmen batting at numbers 1-4; this percentage of 71.4% is the highest of anyone taking at least 10 wickets.

08:29 AM

The Black Caps are attempting to record their 300th ODI victory. They have lost 339 and tied six.

08:29 AM

Australia have lost the toss in six of their last seven completed ODIs against New Zealand on home soil, but have won five of these seven meetings.

08:23 AM

It's probably no secret that most of the other teams around the world would probably fair New Zealand to win over Australia.

Brendon McCullum

08:20 AM

I believe if we play our best, we can beat New Zealand

Michael Clarke

08:09 AM

TEAM OUTLOOK

AUSTRALIA: Expectant. Everyone wants them to pull off a grand swansong for Clarke and prove their credentials as the best around, so there will be pressure too. How they go about stifling New Zealand's flair will hold the key. Like New Zealand, they are likely to field an unchanged side.

08:08 AM

Oz warming up at MCG

08:06 AM

TEAM OUTLOOK

NEW ZEALAND: Having the time of their lives, as McCullum has said. While all the spotlight is on Clarke, their own senior statesman Daniel Vettori too, in all likelihood, will be playing his last game. They have already announced an unchanged side for the final.

08:04 AM
Poll:Which team are you supporting today?
08:03 AM

Huge crowd at fan zone!

07:58 AM

Unbeaten New Zealand are playing outside home for the first time in this World Cup

07:55 AM

X-Factor: Australia vs New Zealand

The pacemen, who dictated the course of their league encounter. If there is even a hint of swing, Trent Boult and Tim Southee will be a handful for the Aussies. But then The Aussies have Mitchell Starc and Johnson, who raised his game against India in the semifinal. Boult's 21 wickets in 8 games, incidentally, is just one more than Starc's tally.

07:51 AM

Australia's journey so far in the World Cup

07:50 AM

It is the ultimate Trans-Tasman clash on a sporting field and another World Cup final featuring the co-hosts, after India vs Sri Lanka in the last edition in 2011.

07:48 AM

Australia are four-time champions. New Zealand are in their first final and looking to step out of the shadow of their more successful neighbours.

07:48 AM

Unbeaten New Zealand face their toughest challenge in hosts Australia in their quest to win their maiden World Cup title.

07:44 AM

Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the mega final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015.


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