#AusvsNZ: Fifth time's a charm

From support for Wasim Akram's wife to being bored by Australia's easy win, see how Twitter reacted

Australia were crowned  World Cup champions for a record fifth-time on Sunday as they beat New Zealand by seven wickets at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Read: Australia crowned world champions for record fifth time

Australia reached their victory target in the 34th over for the loss of just three wickets.

Clarke, who announced before the match that he was retiring from one-day internationals, guided his team to victory with a sparkling 74, departing to a standing ovation with Australia nine runs away from victory.

Cricket fans as always took to Twitter to express how they felt. From support for former captain Wasim Akram's Australian wife Shaneira Akram to being bored by Australia's easy win, here's how people reacted:

 

Started off with some fear 

 

It looks both are afraid of each other pic.twitter.com/xqUKEYkDK8

— Zulfiqar Kunbhar (@zulfiqarkunbhar) March 28, 2015

 

Supporting the 'bhabhi' is the way to 'bhai's' heart  

 

@iamShaniera GO #AUSSIE GOO!!!! we support it for our #BHABI #ShanieraAkram

— Fawad Ahmad (@FawadAahmed) March 29, 2015

 

@iamShaniera Go Go Gold Aussies 👍👍👍 pakis r wid u bhabi 👍👍👍👍💐🌺💐🌺💐🌺

— Jawad JW999 (@JW_9999) March 29, 2015

 

Every time Our Lovely Bhabi Support us Now it time to Support Our Bhabi @iamShaniera #Aus Final big Clash #AUSvNZ

— Masood Solangi (@alisolangi19) March 28, 2015

 

East or West our bhabhi @iamShaniera is best That's why we're Supporting @CricketAus #hatsofftoLALA

— EngineerSaab (@iamArsalaankhan) March 27, 2015

 

But some had other reasons for their support 

 

@Fawad086 @iamShaniera we support AUS becoz .... India beaten by AUS in semi final... Go Australia Go..

— Syed Kazim Urooj (@kazim_u) March 29, 2015

 

Clarke like Imran Khan. He gonna win WC in his last game. Australia like PML-N. They always win final even when other team get all support.

— Nasir Jamshed (@NasirJamshed_) March 29, 2015

 

Others were just bored

 

There Have No Excitement & No thrilling..
Really Boring Final Match Ever.#AUSvNZ #WC2015

— Sravan Karne (@Sra1karne) March 29, 2015

 

It's been that kind of game...#CWC15Final pic.twitter.com/axgrq4pL3s

— Paddy Power (@paddypower) March 29, 2015

 

This is the most boring cricket final I've ever seen in my life. There's no excitement. #CWC15Final #NZvsAUS

— Salmah ♡ (@salmah_isabella) March 29, 2015

 

It's a boring one-sided match.
People have started planning their Sundays.
Who is still glued to the match?
Only the stumps, I guess #AUSvNZ

— Karthika (@karthika_gm) March 29, 2015

 

Most boring Final I have seen in ages...#OneSided#ObviousResult#AUSvNZ #CWC15Final

— Shama Junejo (@ShamaJunejo) March 29, 2015

 

RT This if you are NOT interested in whatever is happening in #AUSvNZ match as our team is out #KashmirBanegaNayaPakistan

— Dr Farhan K Virk (@FarhanKVirk) March 29, 2015

 

Did you really think the Kangaroos would give it to the Kiwis?

 

My reaction for those who thought #NZ will beat #Aus in final. #AUSvNZ #NZvAUS pic.twitter.com/td2Z0JoJI9

— ARSALAN (@_ArsalanAli) March 29, 2015

 

https://twitter.com/gappo12/status/582114115088306176

 

https://twitter.com/imathew/status/582098505574928385

 

https://twitter.com/DennisCricket_/status/582091827253121024

 

INFOGRAPHIC: How big is the MCG compared to New Zealand? #AUSvNZ pic.twitter.com/20ZxDhJqgU

— Titus O'Reily (@TitusOReily) March 28, 2015

 

Gandhiji looking at New Zealand's chances of winning the World Cup Final #AusvNZ http://t.co/ZZwg428pId

— The Lying Lama 2.0 (@KyaUkhaadLega) March 29, 2015

 

Bae says NZ jeety ga
Me :- 😂😂😁#AUSvNZ pic.twitter.com/AVz0AJwGrd

— Saima. (@missmushtak) March 29, 2015

 

Pick your side

 

Main 60 ke strike rate se kheloon to slow, aur Clarke khele to matured ? Yeh kya baat hui ?? pic.twitter.com/ZLVfyc8ECR

— The Lying Lama 2.0 (@KyaUkhaadLega) March 29, 2015

 

Australia be like...

 

https://twitter.com/ammaryasir/status/582115738996973568

 

The Australian team today in the #CWC15Final pic.twitter.com/gBlFHR0i92

— 850 Sports Digest (@850sportsdigest) March 29, 2015

 

Think this World Cup will be for his mate #philhughes @MClarke23 @CAComms #AUSvNZ pic.twitter.com/wYOsOr53nP

— Rafiq 🍉 (@kayatino) March 29, 2015

 

Welcome to the club, Pup! #AUSvNZ pic.twitter.com/qhRqE9cdQ7

— Sportsbet.com.au (@sportsbetcomau) March 29, 2015