Highlights: NZ vs AUS World Cup 2015 final

In a fitting final of the hosts, on-song New Zealand are facing Australia in their home turf where the Kiwis have won the toss and decided to bat first.

Australian and New Zealand players stand together as they play the national anthems before the start of their Cricket World Cup final match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) March 29, 2015. Photo: Reuters

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Watch the players walk out together for the #cwc15 final! #AUSvNZ https://t.co/yXQXBeGWin

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GONE! Huge wicket! Starc has bowled McCullum. The home crowd goes wild at the MCG. The big gun-firing man goes for a DUCK in the first over. Photo: Reuters

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An unwanted record for the #NZ captain but can he still get his hands on the #cwc15 Trophy later today? #AUSvNZ pic.twitter.com/Fcclcc5VgC

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SIX! Guptill sends it over the rope for the first maximum of the match, #NZ 17-1 LIVE http://t.co/tWPPrgxQ19 #AUSvNZ pic.twitter.com/JpMBknm0Et

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After 8 overs #NZ is 23-1 and Mitchell Johnson is coming on for a bowl! LIVE http://t.co/tWPPrgxQ19 #AUSvNZ

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WICKET! Maxwell comes on and strikes second ball! Guptill goes for 15, New Zealand 33-2 after 11.2 overs. Photo: Reuters

Much too soon...

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OUT! This time Johnson strikes with a return catch!, Williamson goes for 12. #NZ 39-3 http://t.co/tWPPrgxQ19 #AUSvNZ pic.twitter.com/kR0EDqMNol

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That's 15 Overs gone here and it's been all Australia so far #NZ 47 for 3 http://t.co/XJXIEFcEPg #AUSvNZ pic.twitter.com/FuZ7CrJvVs

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REVIEW but NOT OUT, Grant Elliott given out LBW but he reviews and the ball is missing leg stump http://t.co/XJXIEFcEPg #AUSvNZ #cwc15

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Great recovery from Elliott and Taylor. They've got #NZ through to 100 and building a platform. 100-3 (26.2) #AUSvNZ pic.twitter.com/BkwEcKQidP

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FIFTY! Hugely impressive innings this from the semi-final hero, Grant Elliott coming off 51 balls. Photo: AFP

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What a partnership under pressure from Elliott and Taylor! They've put on 100 - can they keep it going? #AUSvNZ pic.twitter.com/bci67y2a2K

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GONE! Great diving catch from Haddin to dismiss Taylor for 40. #NZ 150-4 (35.1) LIVE: http://t.co/tWPPrgxQ19 #AUSvNZ pic.twitter.com/HmGHpTBNgC

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Watch how the crowd reacted to Taylor's wicket! #cwc15 #AUSvNZ https://t.co/Xaxy2D31rC

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ANOTHER IN THE SAME OVER! Faulkner is one fire at the 'G'! He's bowled the dangerous Anderson to reduce New Zealand to 150-5. Photo: ICC

OUT! Starc strikes! What a powerplay for Australia! 3 wickets for 1 run #Aus are right on top now http://t.co/XJXIEFcEPg #AUSvNZ #cwc15

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What a powerplay! 5 Overs, 15 Runs and 3 Wickets, it's all happening at the MCG #NZ 165 for 3 http://t.co/XJXIEFcEPg #AUSvNZ #cwc15

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OUT! Another big wicket for Australia as Johnson bowls Vettori, New Zealand in trouble 167 for 7. Photo: Reuters

OUT! Does that swing the #cwc15 final completely towards #Aus? Faulkner gets Elliott for a brilliant 83 #NZ 171 for 8 http://t.co/XJXIEFcEPg

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OUT! Mitchell Johnson has another and Australia are rampant now at the MCG LIVE: http://t.co/XJXIEFcEPg #AUSvNZ pic.twitter.com/4RejpFFNKT

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OUT! What a piece of fielding from Glenn Maxwell to remove Southee at the non-strikers end! #NZ 183 All Out http://t.co/XJXIEFcEPg #AUSvNZ

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The stage is set for the final innings of World Cup 2015 final. Who will claim the trophy?? Australia need 184 runs to claim the title for the fifth time while 10 wickets stand in the way of New Zealand's first. Photo: Reuters

The @BLACKCAPS are out and ready to go! Can they defend 183? LIVE http://t.co/tWPPrgxQ19 #AUSvNZ pic.twitter.com/fXk9OPr7Xp

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OUT! What a start for New Zealand!! Just what they needed and it's Boult who does it again, Finch gone for a Duck & it's Game on! #AUSvNZ

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It only took 47 balls for Warner and Smith to bring up their 50 partnership, David Warner contributing the most with pummeling. Photo: Reuters

GOT HIM! Henry takes his first #cwc15 wicket and Warner is out for 45, #AUS 63-2 LIVE http://t.co/tWPPrgxQ19 #AUSvNZ

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The #NZ fans LOVED that Warner wicket from Henry! #AUSvNZ https://t.co/JVzGwqI8jB

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Michael Clarke bids an emotional farewell after he went out for 74. A late wicket for Matt Henry, right at the depth when New Zealand need 9 runs to win. Photo: ICC

50 for Steve Smith! From just 66 balls and he takes Australia within touching distance of the #cwc15 Trophy #AUSvNZ pic.twitter.com/cNoERwSkrD

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FIVE time World Champions! #AUS has beat #NZ by seven wickets at the MCG! Congratulations Australia! #AUSvNZ #cwc15 pic.twitter.com/UaoCH6HCBo

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