Published: Mar 29, 2015, 03:06 PM (IST)
Edited: Mar 29, 2015, 03:06 PM (IST)
Australian veteran skipper, Michael Clarke scored his 58th half-century in ODIS, 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. His fifty came off 56 deliveries including five boundaries and a six along with a strike rate of 89.30. Currently, Australia are 139 for the loss of two wickets in 27 overs with Steven Smith on 36 and skipper, Michael Clarke on 50. 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
