'We can hold our heads up high' - McCullum
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum was gracious in defeat and proud of his team's efforts throughout the 2015 World Cup
28/03Result
Final (D/N), ICC Cricket World Cup at Melbourne, Mar 29 2015
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
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![Australia]( "Australia")
186/3 (33.1/50 ov)
Player of the Match
28/03Result
Final (D/N), ICC Cricket World Cup at Melbourne, Mar 29 2015
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
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![Australia]( "Australia")
186/3 (33.1/50 ov)
Player of the Match
'Australia have got all the bases covered' - Ponting
Ricky Ponting opens up to ESPNcricinfo about Australia's World Cup win, Michael Clarke's retirement from ODIs, as well as James Faulkner's performance in the final
Chappell: Vettori's been an ornament to the game
Michael Holding, Ian Chappell and Ajit Agarkar talk about Daniel Vettori's immense impact on New Zealand cricket over the years
Chappell: Starc needs to repeat ODI performances in Tests
Ian Chappell, Michael Holding and Ajit Agarkar discuss Mitchell Starc's Player-of-the-Series performance in the 2015 World Cup
Who are you supporting in the final?
ESPNcricinfo's Melinda Farrell asks neutral fans at the MCG who their supporting for the 2015 World Cup final
Social Dugout: Australia all the way
Australia script another World Cup win, their fifth, and Alexis Nunes finds out the social buzz around the memorable win
'Excited but not intimidated' - McCullum
Brendon McCullum on the mindset in the New Zealand camp ahead of the World Cup final against Australia in Melbourne
'Right time for me to walk away from the ODI game' - Clarke
Michael Clarke announces his retirement from ODI cricket on the eve of the World Cup 2015 final against New Zealand in Melbourne
'Crowe has been instrumental in helping some of us' - McCullum
Ahead of the World Cup final against Australia, Brendon McCullum reflects on Martin Crowe's contribution to the New Zealand team
Match Coverage
All Match NewsStarc removes the McCullum threat
The World Cup final swung in Australia's favour right in the first over
Starc removes the McCullum threat
The World Cup final swung in Australia's favour right in the first over
Never lose your captain for a duck in a World Cup final
And other lessons from the World Cup - specifically from the final
Drums, chaat and cheering for New Zealand
High-octane dancing and banter in the stands almost made up for a one-sided contest on the field during the World Cup final at the MCG
Mind your tongue, Australia
Australia might have re-asserted their dominance by winning their World Cup, but their boorish behaviour left a sour taste says Greg Baum in the Sydney Morning Herald
