Live Cricket Score - New Zealand vs Australia, Final, ICC T20 World Cup 2021

AUSTRALIA ARE WORLD CHAMPIONS

What a night for Australia! The one trophy that's eluded them for so long has been bagged in some style. They started the tournament in the Group of Death without any expectations pinned on them of even making the last-four. More so, since being humbled by England. BUt they've bounced back, and how! One incredible heist in the semifinal and a thorougly dominant batting performance in the final later, Australia get their name etched on that coveted trophy.

And what a night for David Warner. Just a few months ago there were suggestions that his time was up in the game. But he's knocked back those naysayers in true Warner style with two crucial fiery knocks in the semifinal and the final. It's also time to doff your hat to Mitchell Marsh, who has been Australia's T20 constant this year. He's taken the biggest stage and made it his absolute own, finishing with 77 off 50 balls.

Spare a thought for Kane Williamson who did so well to drag his team to 172/4 but his bowlers couldn't quite turn up like he did o