To say that today 's Cricket World Cup Final is the one everyone from this side of the globe had hoped for is an understatement , but it is also will be between the tournament 's two best teams . A World Cup record attendance of 95,000 people will fill the Melbourne Cricket Ground ( MCG ) in a decider that , one way or another , will be a memorable one . Thousands of fans dressed in their team 's colours and waving flags thronged the streets all around the MCG . Australia seems to have the upper hand in the tournament decider , with New Zealand all-out for 183 after 45 overs . However , Australia 's chase got off to a rocky start , with opener Aaron Finch out for a duck . Scroll down for video . Australian opener Aaron Finch was out for a duck . Kyly Clarke , wife of Australian captain Michael Clarke , looks on during the final . There were not many empty seats at the MCG as a record crowd watched the final . Australia 's David Warner flicks the ball away as New Zealand 's Luke Ronchi watches . Australia 's Brad Haddin has come under social media fire for his exuberant send off of Martin Guptill in the World Cup final . Former England bowler Alex Tudor was one of many who reacted to the incident online , and called Haddin a 'muppet ' James Faulkner celebrates after taking the wicket of Corey Anderson . Candice Falzon , fiance of Australia 's opening batsman David Warner , looks on with their daughter Ivy Warner as the match begins . Cricket supporters walk from the city to the ground to attend the World Cup final match between Australia and New Zealand in Melbourne . Black Cap supporters make it clear that it 's New Zealand player Daniel Vettori that they 've come to see play . This couple are happy to support their countries without any problems - for now at least . The New Zealand and Australia teams stand together for the national anthems before the start of the match . Australian wicket-keeper came under social media fire for his exuberant send off of Martin Guptill in the World Cup final . After the Kiwi was bowled by Glenn Maxwell , Haddin made no effort to hide his joy in reminding the batsman his work for the day was done . Former England bowler Alex Tudor was one of many who reacted to the incident online , and called Haddin a 'muppet ' . Haddin also clashed with Grant Elliott , who successfully appealed against an LBW decision . The banter was bound to be good-natured as normal between the two sets of supporters - though exactly how good-natured it was after New Zealand 's captain and star batsman Brendan McCullum was bowled for nought is questionable . Apart from the obvious reasons , both teams were added inspiration to win before the game . For Australia , Michael Clarke 's announcement that he will retire after Sunday 's match will ensure his team-mates will want to see him go out on a high . While New Zealand ’ s former captain Martin Crowe , who is terminally ill with lymphoma , has penned a moving tribute to his countrymen ahead of the big encounter . Australia 's Mitchell Starc celebrates after taking the wicket of New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum . McCullum , the Black Caps ' star batsman , can only trudge away disconsolately after being bowled for a duck by Starc . In a column published on Cricinfo , the 52-year-old said Sunday ’ s match at the MCG might be the last he ever sees . ‘ My precarious life ahead may not afford me the luxury of many more games to watch and enjoy , ’ Crowe wrote . ‘ So this is likely to be it . The last , maybe , and I can happily live with that. ’ These Australian supporters were all dressed up and looking the part for Sunday 's World Cup Final in Melbourne . These two New Zealand supporters can only hope and pray that they can eventually get their hands on a few tickets . Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson ca n't contain his joy after grabbing the wicket of New Zealand 's Kane Williamson . New Zealand have a 100 % record in the tournament having played all their games at home , so this was going to be their biggest test of the competition at the MCG . After the shock loss of McCullum the Black Caps they were able to steady the ship getting to 132 for three after 30 overs , with batsman Grant Elliot hitting another 50 not out and looking comfortable . The BBC 's statistics department made the point that Elliott is the fifth man to score half-centuries both in a World Cup semi-final and final . England 's Mike Brearley did it in 1979 , Australia 's David Boon in 1987 , Javed Miandad in 1992 for India and Sri Lanka 's Aravinda de Silva in 1996 . Michael Clarke , James Faulkner and Glenn Maxwell of Australia react after Maxwell bowled New Zealand batsman Martin Guptill . Steve Smith of Australia makes a gallant attempt to catch New Zealand 's Grant Elliott during Sunday 's World Cup Final . Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell appeals for a wicket against the Black Caps on Sunday .
95,000 fans dressed in their team 's colours and waving flags thronged the streets all around the MCG . The AFL has been criticised for its handling of the game Win , lose or draw , Australia captain Michael Clarke will retire after Sunday 's match . New Zealand struggled in its innings , and was all-out for just 183 after 45 overs .