World Cup Final: Australia vs New Zealand, March 29th

[Durhamfootman]

50 for Clarke, in a World Cup final, in his last ODI. Not a bad way to sign off.

even better, he won't now feel as though he has unfinished business and change his mind about retiring

[Aidan11]

Clarke's keen to finish this.

[Durhamfootman]

after a breathtaking start to the tournament, Southee has since bowled like a drain

[Aidan11]

after a breathtaking start to the tournament, Southee has since bowled like a drain

Probably because I picked him in the FL.

I knew I should have gone with Boult.

[GarlicJam]

Is Smithy going to allow Clarke to hit the wining runs?



No. Bummer!

[Aidan11]

Unlucky for Pup. Just couldn't quite be there at the end.

[Making_Splinters]

Amlost sad to see Clarke get bowled. Would have been great to see him walk off unbeaten

[rich1uk]

Clarke doesn't get the dream ending of hitting the winning runs but does at least get an ovation in his own right rather than as part of the victory celebrations

[mikesiva]

Amlost sad to see Clarke get bowled. Would have been great to see him walk off unbeaten

Ditto....

[braveneutral]

At least he got a nice cheer or two.

[GarlicJam]

Clarke doesn't get the dream ending of hitting the winning runs but does at least get an ovation in his own right rather than as part of the victory celebrations

Yes, a decent consolation, I suppose.

[Aidan11]

50 for Smith.

[Making_Splinters]

50 for Smith, hard not to feel we are watching the emergence of the next great Australian batsman.

[GarlicJam]

50 for Smith, hard not to feel we are watching the emergence of the next great Australian batsman.

It's a lovely thing to see, isn't it?

[Durhamfootman]

50 for Smith. He's had a really good tournament. Solid as a rock!