Australia's captain Michael Clarke (L) stands with New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum next to the Cricket World Cup trophy ahead of their final match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) March 28, 2015 Photo: Reuters

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum won the toss and decided to bat first in the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Photo: Reuters

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

Supporters wave flags before the start of the Cricket World Cup final match between Australia and New Zealand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) March 29, 2015. Photo: Reuters

New Zealand's captain Brendon McCullum is bowled for a duck by Australia's Mitchell Starc during their Cricket World Cup final match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) March 29, 2015 Photo: Reuters

Australia's Mitchell Starc (L) celebrates with team mates after bowling New Zealand's captain Brendon McCullum for a duck during their Cricket World Cup final match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). File Photo: Reuters

New Zealand's Martin Guptill (C) reacts after being bowled by Australia's Glenn Maxwell (L) for 15 runs during their Cricket World Cup final match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) March 29, 2015. Photo: Reuters

Australia's Mitchell Johnson (C) reacts after catching out New Zealand's Kane Williamson (L) for twelve runs during their Cricket World Cup final match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) March 29, 2015. Photo: Reuters

A policeman tackles a protester before the start of the Cricket World Cup final match between Australia and New Zealand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) March 29, 2015 Photo: Reuters

New Zealand's batsmen Ross Taylor (C) and Grant Elliott (L) take a drinks break, as team mate Tom Latham looks on, during their Cricket World Cup final match against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) March 29, 2015 Photo: Reuters

New Zealand's Grant Elliott reacts after reaching fifty runs during the Cricket World Cup final match against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) March 29, 2015. Photo: Reuters

Australian cricketer James Faulkner appeals for the wicket of New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor during the 2015 Cricket World Cup final between Australia and New Zealand in Melbourne on March 29, 2015. Photo: AFP

Australian cricketers celebrate after New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor was given out during the 2015 Cricket World Cup final between Australia and New Zealand in Melbourne on March 29, 2015. Photo: AFP

New Zealand's Daniel Vettori reacts as he walks off the field after being dismissed for nine runs during the Cricket World Cup final match against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) March 29, 2015 Photo: Reuters

Australia's Mitchell Starc (C) celebrates with captain Michael Clarke after they dismissed New Zealand's Luke Ronchi for a duck during their Cricket World Cup final match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) March 29, 2015. Photo: Reuters

New Zealand's Grant Elliott (C) reacts as he walks off the field after being dismissed for 83 runs during the Cricket World Cup final match against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) March 29, 2015. Photo: Reuters

Australia's captain Michael Clarke (C) celebrates with team mates as they walk off the field after dismissing New Zealand during their Cricket World Cup final match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) March 29, 2015. Photo: Reuters

New Zealand's Trent Boult (C) is surrounded by team mates as they celebrate dismissing Australia's Aaron Finch for a duck during their Cricket World Cup final match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) March 29, 2015. Photo: Reuters

Australia's David Warner hits a boundary. File Photo: Reuters

New Zealand's Ross Taylor reacts after failing to stop a ball hit by Australia's David Warner during their Cricket World Cup final match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) March 29, 2015. Photo: Reuters

New Zealand's Matt Henry (L) reacts after bowling a delivery to Australia's Steven Smith during their Cricket World Cup final match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) March 29, 2015. Photo: Reuters

Members of the crowd watch as Australia and New Zealand play their Cricket World Cup final match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) March 29, 2015. Photo: Reuters

Australia's captain Michael Clarke looks skywards as he celebrates reaching fifty runs during the Cricket World Cup final match against New Zealand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) March 29, 2015. Photo: Reuters

Australian players celebrate after defeating New Zealand in their Cricket World Cup final match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) March 29, 2015. Photo: Reuters

Australia's captain Michael Clarke (C) holds aloft the Cricket World Cup trophy as he celebrates with team mates after they defeated New Zealand in the final match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) March 29, 2015 Photo: Reuters