World Cup 2015 Final, Australia v/s New Zealand: Australia reach fifth heaven at MCG

DNA Web Team | Updated: Mar 29, 2015, 08:40 PM IST

Australia beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the World Cup final at the MCG on Sunday and won their fifth ever title.

Here are pictures from Australia's memorable seven wicket win over New Zealand at the MCG on Sunday, which only re-affirms their status as world cricket's numero uno side.

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Brad Haddin tries hard to take a spectacular catch (Reuters)

David Warner saw off initial hostility from the New Zealand pacers (Reuters)

Grant Elliot's 83 was the sole bright spot in the New Zealand innings (AFP)

James Faulkner (in pic) exults after dismissing Luke Ronchi (AFP)

Kane Williamson (in pic) dramatically avoids a Josh Hazlewood bouncer (AFP)

Michael Clarke (R) and Steven Smith (L) helped Australia to the door-steps of victory (AFP)

Michael Clarke (in pic) acknowledges the late Phil Hughes post a fine half-century (Reuters)

Mitchell Johnson (L) is jubilant after getting the wicket of Kane Williamson (AFP)

Mitchell Starc (L) cleans up danger man Brendon McCullum (R) (AFP)

Steve Smith (R) and Shane Watson (L) celebrate post the winning runs are hit (AFP)

New Zealand are overjoyed after Aaron Finch's (R) dismissal (AFP)