GLITTERING START: The 11th edition of the Cricket World Cup got off to dazzling start with a glitzy opening ceremony in Melbourne.

FLY RILEE FLY: Rilee Rossouw leaps into the air to play an uppercut during South Africa's group stage encounter against West Indies at the SCG.

WALK TO REMEMBER: Fans throng near the entrance of the tunnel to catch a glimpse of their hero, MS Dhoni.

THE GROUND DISAPPEARS: Dale Steyn sinks to the floor after failing to defend 12 runs in the final over against New Zealand in an epic semi-final.

EASY PEASY: New Zealand marched into the knockout stages of the World Cup unencumbered. Here Ross Taylor yawns during one of the easier games.

SIGN OFF IN STYLE: Australian captain Michael Clarke is chaired on the shoulders of team mates after winning the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup in his final ODI.

FIFTH DELIGHT: Australia celebrate after winning their fifth World Cup title.

DIVINE INTERVENTION: Legendary Indian batsman, Sachin Tendulkar, was in attendance during the India-South Africa clash at the MCG and even managed to click a selfie.

OH AB: South African captain AB de Villiers fluffs a chance to run-out New Zealand's Corey Anderson, a decisive moment in the World Cup semi-final.

IN THE ZONE: Shikhar Dhawan relies on visualization ahead of the semi-finals against Australia at the SCG.

THE HUNTER IS HUNTED: Rubel Hossain os Bangladesh screams in delight after dismissing India's Virat Kohli in the World Cup quarter-final.

WHAT HAVE I DONE: Samiullah Shenwari of Afghanistan is distraught after getting run out against Bangladesh at the Manuka Oval.

PICTURESQUE: A packed Adelaide Oval under the setting sun was a sight to behold during the India-Pakistan encounter.

WHY SO SERIOUS: Hamilton Masakadza looks on as the national anthems of Zimbabwe and UAE are played at the Saxton Field in Nelson.

COMMITTED TO THE CAUSE: A young couple waits for the rain to subside ahead of the Australia-Bangladesh clash at the Gabba in Brisbane.

PLAYED BRENDAN: Virat Kohli congratulates Brendan Taylor after the latter's final innings (potentially) in Zimbabwean colours.

SPORT TRIUMPHS ALL: Grant Elliott helps a disconsolate Dale Steyn get on his feet after a nervy semi-final in Auckland.