Australia wins World Cup 2015

Australia won cricket's World Cup 2015 for the fifth time in 28 years on sunday by 7 wickets (with 101 balls remaining) at home over New Zealand. Skipper Michael clarke provided the runs and helped the australia wins his fifth title. Michael clarke scored 74, sharing a 100+ run stand with Steven Smith (56) and provided comfortable win.
Australia chased down New Zealand 183-10 and became the first team to win world cup for five times. Australia won the three previous World Cups – 1987, 1999, 2003 and 2007.
Score Summary: 
New Zealand 183 (45 Over)
GD Elliott = 83
LRPL Taylor = 40
Johnson 30-3
Faulkner 36-3
Australia 186/3 (33.1 Over)
Warner = 45
SD Smith = 56*
MJ Clarke = 74

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