Top 10 Cricketing moments of 2015

5. Australia’s 5th World Cup title:

The World Cup 2015 was a sumptuous affair and in the end, Michael Clarke’s men were up against the Black Caps at the MCG. In what turned out to be a low-scoring final, Australia had their hands on the glorious trophy, yet again. The Aussie pacers Johnson, Starc and Faulkner bowled full, fast and straight to deliver Australia a 7-wicket win and their fifth World Cup in a comprehensive fashion. Smith went on to hit the winning stroke through deep square leg for a boundary. As the stadium rose in jubilant mode, there were hugs, tears, happiness all around the MCG as the men in yellow streamed out engulfing Smith.

It also provided a joyous end to an emotional Australian summer as Philip Hughes lost his life after being struck by a bouncer. The Australian players wore black armbands during the game in his honour. Michael Clarke dedicated the World Cup win in reference to Philip Hughes as he quoted with perfection, “I’m sure everybody on this stage will say we played this World Cup with 16 players”