11 Man of the Match performances in 11 World Cup Finals

#11 James Faulkner - 3/36 versus New Zealand - 2015 World Cup Final

Australia were again playing a World Cup final, this time in their home conditions against the in-form Kiwis. The previous encounter between the to sides had gone all the way to the wire, with the New Zealanders coming up trumps. Brendon McCullum won the toss in the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground and decided to bat first.

McCullum was the first to depart when he went for a pre-meditated slog against Mitchell Starc. Martin Guptill and Kane Williamson had a sedate partnership before the duo were dismissed within a space of 10 balls.

Ross Taylor and Grant Elliot started to rebuild the innings and added 111 runs for the fourth wicket. They had set up the foundation at 150 for 3 and were looking for a grand finish.

James Faulkner, who came for his third spell, picked up both Taylor and Elliot. He also dismissed the big-hitting Corey Anderson for 0 to finish with an impressive 3/36 in 9 overs. New Zealand lost track and got dismissed for a below par score of 183.

After scoring 183, Kiwis had to pick up early wickets. Even though they dismissed the dangerous Aaron Finch for 0, David Warner and Steve Smith put a partnership of 61 runs.

Australia won their fifth World Cup and the first one in home conditions and Faulkner was awarded MoM for his brilliant bowling performance.