2015 Cricket World Cup final

Cricket match November 2020 2015 Cricket World Cup Final Cricket_World_Cup_Final_(16351625604).jpg 300px The MCG during the final. 2015 Cricket World Cup New Zealand NZL 40px 183 45 overs Australia AUS 40px 186/3 33.1 overs Australia won by 7 wickets 29 March 2015 Melbourne Cricket Ground Melbourne 93,013https://www.austadiums.com/sport/event/15876 2015 Cricket World Cup Final: Australia v New Zealand - Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne James Faulkner (Aus) Kumar Dharmasena (SL) and Richard Kettleborough (Eng) 2011 2019 The final of the 2015 Cricket World Cup took place on 29 March 2015 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. It was played between the tournament's two co-hosts, New Zealand and Australia. Australia went into the game as favouriteshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/32098717 Cricket World Cup final: Preview of Australia v New Zealand BBC Sport 28 March 2015 29 March 2015 and won by 7 wickets for a fifth World Cup triumph. The match was played in front of 93,013 spectators, a record crowd for a day of cricket in Australia. Background The 2015 Cricket World Cup started on 14 February and was co-hosted by New Zealand and Australia across 14 venues. Fourteen teams were divided into two pools of seven, with the top four from each pool progressing to the quarter-finals.History International Cricket Council http://www.icc-cricket.com/cricket-world-cup/about/279/about 28 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150315014420/http://www.icc-cricket.com/cricket-world-cup/about/279/about 15 March 2015 dead The final was played on 29 March and was a day-night match contested between New Zealand and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.Australia v New Zealand Preview, Final, Melbourne 28 March 2015 R Kaushik International Cricket Council http://www.icc-cricket.com/cricket-world-cup/news/2015/features-and-specials/87506/australia-v-new-zealand-preview-final-melbourne 28 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150330041056/http://www.icc-cricket.com/cricket-world-cup/news/2015/features-and-specials/87506/australia-v-new-zealand-preview-final-melbourne 30 March 2015 dead It was New Zealand's first World Cup Final.New Zealand beat South Africa by four wickets to reach first ever World Cup final http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/cricket/67491930/trent-boult-does-damage-as-south-africa-batting-first-in-cricket-world-cup-semifinal Stuff (company) 24 March 2015 24 March 2015 They had previously lost the semi-final on six occasions between 1975 and 2011. Australia played in their record seventh final, having won four (1987, 1999, 2003 and 2007) and lost two (1975, 1996). It was the second consecutive time that two co-hosts contested the final: in 2011, India defeated Sri Lanka in the final while a third co-host Bangladesh exited in the pool stages. It was also the first time since 1987 that there was no Asian team in the final.http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/icc-world-cup-2015/top-stories/No-Asian-team-in-World-Cup-final-for-first-time-since-1987/articleshow/46704733.cms No Asian team in World Cup final for first time since 1987 The Times of India 26 March 2015 27 March 2015 The match was also the last One Day International (ODI) for Australian captain Michael Clarke (who announced that he would retire before the match),Smith, Hazlewood book semi-final berth http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia/content/story/856431.html ESPNcricinfo 28 March 2015 28 March 2015 Brad Haddin,Haddin to join Clarke in retirement http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-cricket-world-cup-2015/content/story/857277.html ESPNcricinfo 31 March 2015 31 March 2015 and New Zealand's Daniel Vettori,New Zealand's Daniel Vettori retires from international cricket https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/32127049 BBC Sport 31 March 2015 31 March 2015 the latter two announcing their retirements after the match. Road to the final 2015 Cricket World Cup New Zealand New Zealand finished top of Pool A, winning all six games against Sri Lanka, Scotland, England, Australia, Afghanistan and Bangladesh.Michael Emons Cricket World Cup: Unbeaten New Zealand defeat Bangladesh https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/31865366 BBC Sport (British Broadcasting Corporation) 13 March 2015 24 March 2015 They faced the West Indies in the quarter-final at the Wellington Regional Stadium, winning by 143 runs. Martin Guptil scored 237 individual runs when New Zealand batted, the highest score at any World Cup and the second highest in ODI matches.Guptill's 237 drives New Zealand into semi-final Brydon Coverdale 21 March 2015 ESPNcricinfo http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-cricket-world-cup-2015/content/story/853343.html In the semi-final at Auckland's Eden Park by 4 wickets in a rain-affected match against South Africa, with Grant Elliott hitting a six off the penultimate ball to win the game.New Zealand beat South Africa in thriller to reach World Cup final https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/32029786 BBC Sport (British Broadcasting Corporation) 24 March 2015 25 March 2015 Australia Australia finished second in Pool A, losing against New Zealand, having a game cancelled due to rain against BangladeshCricket World Cup 2015: Australia v Bangladesh washed out by rain https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/31545382 28 March 2015 BBC Sport 21 February 2015 and winning their other four matches. In their quarter-final, they defeated Pakistan by 6 wickets at the Adelaide Oval, with Josh Hazlewood taking 4 wickets to help restrict Pakistan to 213 runs.Sam Sheringham Cricket World Cup 2015: Australia beat Pakistan to reach semi-finals https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/31980564 BBC Sport (British Broadcasting Corporation) 20 March 2015 26 March 2015 They then qualified for the final by beating defending champions India by 95 runs in the semi-final at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Man of the match was Steven Smith, who scored 105 runs for Australia.Cricket World Cup: Australia beat India to reach final https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/32065108 BBC Sport (British Broadcasting Corporation) 26 March 2015 26 March 2015 Buildup thumb|right|The Melbourne Cricket Ground, venue for the final Australia entered the final as strong favourites to win.Australia strong favourites with bookies to win World Cup final after dismantling India 27 March 2015 Fred Woodcock Stuff (company) http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/cricket/67523542/australia-strong-favourites-with-bookies-to-win-world-cup-final-after-dismantling-india Australia had a strong record at home, winning 24 of their last 26 games and former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden suggested New Zealand would struggle with the larger field size at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), especially after playing all their tournament games on the smaller New Zealand grounds. Additionally, Australia had a much stronger record at the World Cup, having already won it four times. At the MCG Australia had won their last six matches, although they did lose the last time they played New Zealand there in 2009.New Zealand in form, but Australia formidable at home 28 March 2015 Andrew Fidel Fernando http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-cricket-world-cup-2015/content/story/856485.html ESPNcricinfo Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting stated that Australia were overwhelming favourites and one could not find a weakness in the Australian team.Kalra Gaurav Can't spot a weakness in Australia – Ponting http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-cricket-world-cup-2015/content/story/856381.html ESPNcricinfo 29 March 2015 27 March 2015 New Zealand's captain, Brendon McCullum, maintained an aggressive approach throughout the tournament,McCullum's aggressive captaincy 'contagious': Fleming 9 March 2015 Jamie Alter http://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-series/cricket-news/70817/mccullums-aggressive-captaincy-contagious-fleming Cricbuzz and said the final match would be no different.Calm, aggression merge in New Zealand's World Cup approach 28 March 2015 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11424737 The New Zealand Herald Australia's captain Michael Clarke said the loss against New Zealand during the group stages gave his side the "kick up the backside" they needed.Jamie Alter Clarke and McCullum, captains in arms http://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-series/cricket-news/71361/clarke-and-mccullum-captains-in-arms Cricbuzz 28 March 2015 Match thumb|MCG during the final of the World Cup Match officials The match was umpired by Sri Lanka's Kumar Dharmasena and England's Richard Kettleborough, both of whom were on the Elite Panel of ICC Umpires. Kettleborough was named the ICC umpire of the year in 2013 and 2014Richard Kettleborough http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/player/15872.html ESPNcricinfo with Dharmasena winning the award in 2012.Kumar Dharmasena http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/48469.html ESPNcricinfo Dharmasena was part of the Sri Lanka team which won the 1996 final against Australia, and became the first person to feature in the final as a player and as an umpire.Cricket World Cup: Kumar Dharmasena first to play and umpire in final http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/cricket-world-cup-kumar-dharmasena-first-to-play-and-umpire-in-final-20150327-1m9mne.html 28 March 2015 The Sydney Morning Herald 28 March 2015 Sri Lankan Ranjan Madugalle was the match referee, South Africa's Marais Erasmus was the TV umpire and former England ODI international cricketer Ian Gould was the fourth umpire. On-field umpires: Kumar Dharmasena (SL) and Richard Kettleborough (Eng) TV umpire: Marais Erasmus (SA) Reserve umpire: Ian Gould (Eng) Match referee: Ranjan Madugalle (SL) Details thumb|Australian players celebrating after receiving the trophy New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat. Brendon McCullum was bowled in the fifth ball of the first over by Mitchell Starc. By the time the second wicket had fallen, that of Martin Guptill, New Zealand were making slow progress and were 38 for 2 from 12 overs. Kane Williamson was caught and bowled the following over by Mitchell Johnson for 12 runs, followed by a maiden from Josh Hazlewood. By the halfway mark, New Zealand were 93 for 3 with Grant Elliott on 39 and Ross Taylor on 20. Taylor lasted until the 36th over when he was caught behind off the bowling of James Faulkner for 40. Faulkner enhanced his wicket maiden by bowling Corey Anderson for a duck, with New Zealand on 150 for 5 after 36 overs. Clarke caught Luke Ronchi from Starc's bowling for a duck and Daniel Vettori was dismissed three overs later for eight, leaving New Zealand on 167 for 7 from 41 overs. Elliot fell to Faulkner the following over, caught by Brad Haddin for 83, leaving both Matt Henry and Tim Southee at the crease on zero. Both were dismissed in the 45th over, Henry caught by Starc off Johnsonhttps://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-cricket-world-cup-2014-15-509587/australia-vs-new-zealand-final-656495/full-scorecard Full Scorecard of New Zealand vs Australia Final 2014/15 - Score Report ESPNcricinfo.com 19 November 2021 and Southee run out. New Zealand's innings closed with them 183 all out.http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-cricket-world-cup-2015/engine/match/656495.html?innings=1;view=commentary ICC Cricket World Cup, Final: Australia v New Zealand at Melbourne, Mar 29, 2015 ESPNcricinfo 29 March 2015 Australia's start was equally ignominious with Aaron Finch being caught and bowled by Trent Boult in the second over for a duck. By the end of the 10th over, Australia were 56 for 1, with David Warner on 39 and Steve Smith on 13.https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/cricket-world-cup/11502444/Austraila-win-Cricket-World-Cup-Michael-Clarke-bows-out-in-style-as-New-Zealand-succumb-in-final-at-MCG.html Australia win Cricket World Cup – Michael Clarke bows out in style as New Zealand succumb in final at MCG 29 March 2015 The Daily Telegraph 31 March 2015 Warner was dismissed in the 13th over for 45, being caught by Elliott off the bowling of Henry but Australia remained resolute to end the 20th over on 98 for 2, Clarke on 21 and the steady Smith on 25. By the end of the 30th over, Clarke, who received the majority of deliveries, was on 57 while Smith had 47. Clarke was dismissed in the 32nd, bowled by Henry for 74, but by now Australia required just nine runs from 113 deliveries.https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/mar/29/australia-new-zealand-world-cup-final Australia steamroller New Zealand to win World Cup final in style 29 March 2015 The Guardian 31 March 2015 Shane Watson came in to support Smith as he struck the winning shot, a four off Henry from the first ball of the 34th over, to win the match by seven wickets. Australian captain Clarke dedicated the victory to Phillip Hughes who had died after being struck on the neck by a bouncer the previous November.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/32107644 World Cup 2015: Michael Clarke dedicates win to Phillip Hughes 29 March 2015 29 March 2015 BBC Sport 29 March 2015 14:30 yes NZL AUS 183 (45 overs) Grant Elliott 83 (82) Mitchell Johnson 3/30 (9 overs) 186/3 (33.1 overs) Michael Clarke 74 (72) Matt Henry 2/46 (9.1 overs) Australia won by 7 wickets Scorecard Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne Kumar Dharmasena (SL) and Richard Kettleborough (Eng) James Faulkner (Aus) New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat. Australia won the Cricket World Cup for the fifth time.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/32105654 Cricket World Cup 2015: Australia crush New Zealand in final BBC Sport 29 March 2015 29 March 2015http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-cricket-world-cup-2015/content/story/856581.html Majestic Australia win fifth World Cup ESPNcricinfo 29 March 2015 29 March 2015 This was the last ODI played by Michael Clarke (Aus), Brad Haddin (Aus), Daniel Vettori (NZ) and Mitchell Johnson (Aus).17 November 2015 https://www.espncricinfo.com/australia-v-new-zealand-2015-16/content/story/941569.html Johnson retires from international cricket ESPNcricinfo The crowd of 93,013 was the largest in the history of cricket in Australia, beating the previous record of 91,112 for a Test match on 26 December 2013. The country's previous ODI record crowd was 87,182 for the 1992 final.Record crowd for World Cup final http://www.cricket.com.au/news/world-cup-final-sets-new-record-crowd-for-australia-odi-melbourne-cricket-ground/2015-03-29 Cricket.com.au 29 March 2015 29 March 2015 Final scorecard background:lightblue; 1st innings NZ battinghttp://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8039/scorecard/656495/Australia-vs-New-Zealand-Final-icc-cricket-world-cup/ Final: Final (D/N), ICC Cricket World Cup at Melbourne, Mar 29 2015 29 March 2015 29 March 2015 Martin Guptill b Maxwell 15 34 1 1 44.11 Brendon McCullum b Starc 0 3 0 0 0.00 Kane Williamson c & b Johnson 12 33 1 0 36.36 Ross Taylor c Haddin b Faulkner 40 72 2 0 55.55 Grant Elliott c Haddin b Faulkner 83 82 7 1 101.21 Corey Anderson b Faulkner 0 2 0 0 0.00 Luke Ronchi c Clarke b Starc 0 4 0 0 0.00 Daniel Vettori b Johnson 9 21 1 0 42.85 Tim Southee run out (Maxwell) 11 11 0 1 100.00 Matt Henry c Starc b Johnson 0 7 0 0 0.00 Trent Boult not out 0 1 0 0 0.00 Extras (lb 7, w 6) 13 Total (all out; 45 overs) 183 Fall of wickets: 1/1 (McCullum, 0.5 ov), 2/33 (Guptill, 11.2 ov), 3/39 (Williamson, 12.2 ov), 4/150 (Taylor, 35.1 ov), 5/150 (Anderson, 35.3 ov), 6/151 (Ronchi, 36.2 ov), 7/167 (Vettori, 40.6 ov), 8/171 (Elliott, 41.5 ov), 9/182 (Henry, 44.5 ov), 10/183 (Southee, 44.6 ov) AUS bowling Mitchell Starc 8 0 20 2 2.50 1 0 Josh Hazlewood 8 2 30 0 3.75 0 0 Mitchell Johnson 9 0 30 3 3.33 2 0 Glenn Maxwell 7 0 37 1 5.28 1 0 James Faulkner 9 1 36 3 4.00 0 0 Shane Watson 4 0 23 0 5.75 2 0 2nd innings AUS batting David Warner c Elliott b Henry 45 46 7 0 97.82 Aaron Finch c & b Boult 0 5 0 0 0.00 Steve Smith not out 56 71 3 0 78.87 Michael Clarke b Henry 74 72 10 1 102.77 Shane Watson not out 2 5 0 0 40.00 Glenn Maxwell James Faulkner Brad Haddin Mitchell Johnson Mitchell Starc Josh Hazlewood Extras (lb 3, w 6) 9 Total (3 wickets; 33.1 overs) 186 Fall of wickets: 1/2 (Finch, 1.4 ov), 2/63 (Warner, 12.2 ov), 3/175 (Clarke, 31.1 ov) NZ bowling Tim Southee 8 0 65 0 8.12 3 0 Trent Boult 10 0 40 1 4.00 0 0 Daniel Vettori 5 0 25 0 5.00 0 0 Matt Henry 9.1 0 46 2 5.01 2 0 Corey Anderson 1 0 7 0 7.00 1 0 References External links Official 2015 World Cup site Cricket World Cup at icc-cricket.com Final Category:Cricket World Cup finals Category:New Zealand in international cricket Category:Australia in international cricket 2015 Category:2015 in sport in Melbourne Category:2015 in Victoria (state) Category:Cricket in Melbourne Category:Melbourne Cricket Ground