Warner, Smith stabilise innings after first blow, 56/1 after 10 overs

Mar 29, 2015, at 07:34 pm

Melbourne, Mar 29 (IBNS): Australia have posted 56 runs for the loss a wicket in the final match of the World Cup against New Zealand here on Sunday.

Australia score 33/1 after 5 overs

Mar 29, 2015, at 07:10 pm

Melbourne, Mar 29 (IBNS): Losing Aaron Finch's wicket, Australia posted 33 runs in the first five overs of their innings in the final match of the World Cup here on Sunday.

Finch falls early, Boult strikes for NZ

Mar 29, 2015, at 06:58 pm

Melbourne, Mar 29 (IBNS) Chasing 184 for victory, Australia received the first blow as they lost the wicket of opener Aaron Finch (0) in the second over of their innings in the final match of the World Cup against New Zealand here on Sunday.

Australian bowlers finish off NZ for 183

Mar 29, 2015, at 06:12 pm

Melbourne, Mar 29 (IBNS): Australian bowlers completely dominated the first half of the final match of the World Cup against New Zealand as they bowled out the visitors for 183 runs here on Sunday.

Grant Elliott dismissed by Faulkner at 83

Mar 29, 2015, at 05:53 pm

Melbourne, Mar 29 (IBNS): Australia nearly took control of the game as James Faulkner picked up the wicket of New Zealand's Grant Elliott (83) to reduce the visitors to 177 for eight after 42 overs in the final match of the World Cup here on Sunday.

Daniel Vettori departs, NZ 167/7

Mar 29, 2015, at 05:40 pm

Melbourne, Mar 28 (IBNS): Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson bowled out Daniel Vettori as New Zealand lost their seventh wicket in the final match of the World Cup here on Sunday.

NZ struggle after losing three quick wickets

Mar 29, 2015, at 05:25 pm

Melbourne, Mar 29 (IBNS): New Zealand were once again dragged to trouble as they lost three quick wickets to struggle at 151 for six in the final match of the World Cup here on Sunday.

Ross-Grant stabilise NZ ship, 150 for three after 35 overs

Mar 29, 2015, at 05:22 pm

Melbourne, Mar 29 (IBNS): After three quick wickets, Ross Taylor and Grant Elliott have added 111 runs in the fourth wicket partnership to stabilise the New Zealand innings as they posted 150 runs for the loss of three wickets after 35 overs in the final match of the World Cup against four-time champions Australia here on Sunday.

NZ 121 for three after 30 overs

Mar 29, 2015, at 04:44 pm

Melbourne, Mar 29 (IBNS): Ross Taylor and Grant Elliott are attempting to stabilising the innings as New Zealand posted 121 runs for the loss of three wickets in the final match of the World Cup against four-time champions Australia here on Sunday.

NZ 93 for three after 25 overs

Mar 29, 2015, at 04:28 pm

Melbourne, Mar 29 (IBNS): New Zealand have scored 93 runs for the loss of three wickets after 25 overs in the final match of the World Cup against Australia here on Sunday.

NZ 66 for three after 20 overs

Mar 29, 2015, at 04:05 pm

Melbourne, Mar 29 (IBNS): New Zealand scored 66 runs for the loss of three wickets at the end of 20 overs in the final match of the World Cup against Australia here on Sunday.

New Zealand struggles at 47/3 after 15 overs

Mar 29, 2015, at 03:47 pm

Melbourne, Mar 29 (IBNS): New Zealand are struggling at 47 for the loss of three wickets after 15 overs in the final match of the World Cup against Australia here on Sunday.

NZ lose third wicket, Williamson out for 12

Mar 29, 2015, at 03:37 pm

Melbourne, Mar 29 (IBNS):New Zealand received their third blow as Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson showed Kane Williamson (12) the way towards the pavilion in the final match of the World Cup here on Sunday.

Martin Guptill departs, NZ 38/2 after 12 overs

Mar 29, 2015, at 03:36 pm

Melbourne, March 29 (IBNS): New Zealand lost their second wicket as Martin Guptill departed in the 12th over of the final match of the World Cup against Australia here on Sunday.

NZ 31/1 after 10 overs

Mar 29, 2015, at 03:20 pm

Melbourne, Mar 29 (IBNS): New Zealand have scored 31 runs for the loss of a wicket after 10 overs in the final match of the World Cup against Australia here on Sunday.

New Zealand 18 for 1 after 5 overs

Mar 29, 2015, at 02:58 pm

Melbourne, Mar 29 (IBNS): New Zealand have scored 18 runs for the loss of a wicket in the final match of the World Cup against former champions Australia here on Sunday.

NZ receive first blow, McCullum departs

Mar 29, 2015, at 02:43 pm

Melbourne, Mar 29 (IBNS): New Zealand have lost their first wicket in the final of the World Cup against former champions Australia here on Sunday.

NZ win toss, elect to bat first

Mar 29, 2015, at 02:29 pm

Melbourne. Mar 29 (IBNS): In the high-voltage final match of the World Cup, New Zealand has won the toss and elected to bat first against Australia here on Sunday.

This is the ultimate game: Brendon

Mar 29, 2015, at 05:30 am

Melbourne, Mar 28 (IBNS): New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum has said that the final match of the World Cup against five-time champions Australia is the 'ultimate game' for his side.

Mumbai FC unfortunate to concede soft goals, lose 1-3 to Salgaocar

Mar 29, 2015, at 03:35 am

Mumbai, Mar 28 (IBNS) Despite giving it their best shot, Mumbai FC were unfortunate to conceded a couple of soft goals which resulted in their 1-3 loss to Salgaocar SC, Goa in a 10th round I-League match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, Margao on Saturday.

Balwant Singh guides Mohun Bagan to Kolkata Derby win

Mar 29, 2015, at 03:04 am

Kolkata, Mar 28 (IBNS) McDowell’s Mohun Bagan won the crunch encounter against bitter rivals Kingfisher East Bengal 1-0 in the return leg of the Kolkata Derby in the Hero I-League, courtesy of a Balwant Singh goal early in the second half.

'Motivated' India gear up for 'Tough' Syria challenge

Mar 29, 2015, at 02:39 am

Dhaka, Mar 28 (IBNS) Can motivation and depression walk hand in hand? In Football, it does.

Its a great day: Saina after achieving world no.1 rank

Mar 29, 2015, at 01:54 am

New Delhi, Mar 28 (IBNS): Indian badminton icon Saina Nehwal on Saturday said it was a 'great day' for he as she climbed to the number one sport in the world rankings, creating a new history in the history of the game in India.

Clarke to quit ODI cricket after Sunday's WC final

Mar 29, 2015, at 01:31 am

Melbourne, Mar 28 (IBNS): Ahead of his side's crucial final match of the World Cup against New Zealand, Australian captain Michael Clarke surprised his fans and the cricketing world as he announced that he will not play ODI cricket after Sunday's high-voltage clash.

Saina creates history, touches world no. 1 ranking

Mar 29, 2015, at 12:50 am

New Delhi, Mar 28 (IBNS): Creating history and writing a new chapter in the history of Indian badminton, iconic star Saina Nehwal on Saturday reached the world number one ranking following Spain's Carolina Marin's defeat in the India Open Super Series semifinal clash.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 breaking records and capturing hearts: Statistics

Mar 28, 2015, at 08:07 pm

Melbourne, Mar 28 (IBNS): ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 has been a record-breaking tournament and has cemented the event's position as one of the most popular sporting spectacles in the world, according to statistics released on Saturday.

Team of first All India Services Expedition to Mt. Everest calls on PM

Mar 28, 2015, at 04:44 am

New Delhi, Mar 27 (IBNS): A five-member team, which is embarking on the first All India Services Expedition to Mt. Everest, called on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday.

Pune golfer Arvind Sethi storms into Mercedes Trophy World Final

Mar 28, 2015, at 01:56 am

New Delhi, Mar 27 (IBNS): Arvind Sethi from Pune along with Sandeep Garg and Anuj Khera from Delhi NCR claimed the winner’s spots at the 15th annual edition of Mercedes Trophy India National Final held at the par 72, 7020 yard Oxford Golf and Country Club in Pune.

Mumbai FC coach wary of conditions, hopes for positive result against Salgaocar

Mar 28, 2015, at 01:50 am

Mumbai, Mar 27 (IBNS) Mumbai FC have their task cut out for their 10th round I-League match against Salgaocar SC, Goa to be played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, Margao on Saturday.

Uzbekistan snatch it in last four minutes

Mar 28, 2015, at 01:12 am

Dhaka, Mar 27 (IBNS): Football can be so much deceptive. Two goals in the last four minutes against Asian giants Uzbekistan ranked 72 in the World can only bring lament.