The five-time ODI World Cup champions finally had their hands on the white-ball trophy that eluded them for more than a decade. Beating New Zealand comprehensively, by eight wickets, Australia on Sunday lifted their maiden T20 World Cup trophy as the Dubai International Stadium. Following the victory, social media was flooded with congratulatory messages for the Australian team.
Veteran cricketers like Virender Sehwag, Suresh Raina and Ravichandran Ashwin were among the first to congratulate Australia for their brilliant performance and the title win.
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson smashed an incredible 48-ball 85 to propel New Zealand to 172 for four, the highest score for a team batting first in a T20 World Cup final. But Australian batters poured cold water over the captain's effort.
{{/usCountry}}New Zealand captain Kane Williamson smashed an incredible 48-ball 85 to propel New Zealand to 172 for four, the highest score for a team batting first in a T20 World Cup final. But Australian batters poured cold water over the captain's effort.
{{/usCountry}}David Warner scored a impressive half-century before Mitchell Marsh carved his own 50-ball 77 to guide Australia to their maiden T20 World Cup win.
"Everyone that wins a World Cup says it's hard to process, it's hard to put in words, but this is such a wonderful group of people," Australia head coach Justin Langer said after the game.