NAGPUR, India: Reigning champions Australia overpowered New Zealand by seven wickets for a 25th straight World Cup victory in a dominant display at the VCA Ground here on Friday.
Australia's fast bowlers, with Mitchell Johnson taking four wickets, led the way as New Zealand were bowled out for just 206 with nearly five overs of their innings left.
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Left-armer Johnson finished with four for 33 and Shaun Tait three for 35.
That New Zealand even had the remotest chance was down to a battling fifty from Nathan McCullum and skipper Daniel Vettori's 44 with the duo combining well in an eighth-wicket stand of 54.
The Black Caps had earlier been in dire straits after their top order collapsed to 73 for six against the quicks from 66 for two.Australia Vs New Zealand Watch Online highlights
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