article_snippet: but Australia’s early stranglehold on their opposition saw their make
article_snippet: It was the perfect start for Australia and Clarke remained on the attack with two new New Zealand batsman at the crease.
article_snippet: A double-wicket maiden in a World Cup is impressive, a double-wicket maiden in a powerplay to induce a collapse is sensational and looked to be the potential match-winning moment.
article_snippet: the first two overs of the powerplay accounting for three wickets and just a single run.
article_snippet: When needed most, the Black Caps tail failed to wag and the final wicket run-out perfectly summed up both side’s days up to that point.
article_snippet: It was telling that Australia leaked just 12 fours and three sixes against such a fierce and deep batting line-up and added further proof of Australia leaked just 12 fours and three sixes against such a fierce and deep batting line-up remarkable day in the field.
article_snippet: Early wickets were going to be vital if New Zealand were going to make Early wickets
article_snippet: first World Cup final Early wickets have featured in competitive and Early wickets best bowler, Boult, delivered.