Published: Mar 29, 2015, 01:54 PM (IST)
Edited: Mar 29, 2015, 01:54 PM (IST)
Former record world champions, Australia scored their 50-runs at the end of mandatory powerplay, during their chase against fellow co-hosts, New Zealand, in the trans-Tasmanian final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Melbourne on Sunday. Currently, Australia are 56 for the loss of a wicket in 10 overs with opener, David Warner batting on 39 and Steven Smith on 13. Live Updates: Australia vs New Zealand, ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 final
Eariler, New Zealand skipper, Brendon McCullum won the toss and elected to bat first as New Zealand were bowled out for a paltry 183, owing to an impressive performance with the ball by the Australians. Both the teams are moving in with an unchanged squad from their respective semi finals win. A win here for Australia would be their record fifth title, while a win for New Zealand would see them lifting their maiden World Cup trophy. Live Scorecard: Australia vs New Zealand, ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 final
The Trans-Tasman rivalry will chart new territory as Australia (AUS) take on New Zealand (NZ) in ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Sunday. It is fair to say that the co-hosts have been the best teams of the tournament and that it is fitting that they will battle it out for the crown. ICC Cricket World Cup 2015: Complete Coverage
