Australia vs New Zealand ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 final: Black Caps innings

New Zealand succumbed against hostile Australia bowling to be shot out for 183 in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 final in front of a record crowd of more than 91,000 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Sunday. Watch the video here.

The Black Caps messed up their maiden appearance in the title clash of cricket’s showpiece event, falling like nine pins after winning the toss on a good batting wicket. READ: New Zealand dream of toppling Australia in ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 final

Inspirational captain Brendon McCullum fell off the fifth ball of the innings for a duck and two other frontline batsmen, Corey Anderson and Luke Ronchi, also failed to score. Record crowd at attendance for Australia vs New Zealand ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 final

South Africa-born Grant Elliott top-scored with 83, sharing a fourth-wicket stand of 111 with Ross Taylor (40) after New Zealand had been reduced to 39 for three in the 13th over. Michael Clarke feels it’s right time to retire after ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 final

Left-arm fast bowlers Mitchell Starc, James Faulkner and Mitchell Starc shared eight wickets to put Australia firmly in line to win their fifth World Cup title.

Packed stands broke the MCG record of 91,112 on the opening day of the Boxing Day Test against England in 2013. The official figure will be announced during the Australian innings.