Australia have clinched the Champions Trophy by winning over New Zealand by 6 wickets at the Supersport Park in centurion.
New Zealand who opted to bat first scored 200 runs from 50 overs losing 9 wickets while the Aussies were successful in achieving the target with 4.4 overs remaining.
Though Australia lost Paine and Ponting in the beginning, the opener Shane Watson (105 not out) and White (62) played wonderful shots.
After White was bowled by Mills, Hussey (11) joined Watson but were unable to hold on the partnership due to Mills excellent bowling.
It was Hopes and Watson who finished the match with 206/4 from 45.2 overs.
Shane Watson was declared man of the match and Ricky Ponting was declared player of the series.
Australia has clinched the ICC Champions Trophy by winning over New Zealand by 6 wickets at the Supersport Park in Centurion.
New Zealand who opted to bat first, scored 200 runs from 50 overs losing 9 wickets. While the Aussies were successful in achieving the target with 4.4 overs remaining.
Though Australia lost Paine and Ponting in the beginning, the opener Shane Watson (105 not out) and White (62) played wonderful shots.
After White was bowled by Mills, Hussey (11) joined Watson but were unable to hold on the partnership due to Mills’ excellent bowling.
It was Hopes and Watson who finished the match with 206/4 from 45.2 overs.
Shane Watson was declared man of the match and Ricky Ponting was declared player of the series.
