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The final of the world’s premier one-day international (ODI) cricket contest, the Cricket World Cup, took place on March 29. Australia defeated New Zealand by seven wickets. Australia captured its fifth World Cup title while New Zealand made its first appearance in the final. The two countries served as cohosts of the event.

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