CRICKET// Australia outplayed New Zealand by 7 wickets to lift their fifth World Cup. In a fairy tale farewell, the Aussie skipper Michael Clarke hit 74 to register an emphatic win over the Kiwis. He walked into MCG to bat for his country one last time amidst a rousing reception. The MCG witnessed a crowd of over 90,000 spectators when the Kiwis were bowled out for a paltry 183 runs. New Zealand got off to a shocker, after winning the toss and electing to bat first, losing their in-form captain Brendon McCullum for a duck in the very first over. Fast bowlers Mitchell Starc, James Faulkner and Mitchell Johnson shared eight wickets between them to deny the opportunity to score. New Zealand batting crumbled after going into the final as the only unbeaten team in the tournament with eight straight wins. New Zealand showed signs of hope when they removed Aaron Finch for a duck in the second over of Trent Boult. Mitchell Starc was adjudged the Player of the tournament for his 22 wickets at an average of 10.18.