New Zealand batted first but set Australia a target of just 184 to win after a disappointing innings . Brendon McCullum , Kane Williamson and Martin Guptill were all out early for Mike Hesson 's side . Aaron Finch fell in the second over but Australia regained control through Steve Smith and David Warner . Captain Michael Clarke managed 74 before being bowled by Matt Henry just before the finish . Smith scored the decisive runs for Australia as they regained the trophy they last won in 74 .
New Zealand batted first but set Australia a target of just 184 to win after a disappointing innings . Brendon McCullum , Kane Williamson and Martin Guptill were all out early for Mike Hesson 's side . Aaron Finch fell in the second over but Australia regained control through Steve Smith and David Warner . Captain Michael Clarke managed 74 before being bowled by Matt Henry just before the finish . Smith scored the decisive runs for Australia as they regained the trophy they last won in 2007 .