Australia pip New Zealand by five runs in World Cup epic

In a riveting World Cup showdown in Dharamsala, five-time champions Australia clinched a narrow five-run victory against a resilient New Zealand side. The match, set against the backdrop of the Himalayas, was a high-scoring thriller. Australia posted a formidable total of 388 runs before being all out. Travis Head’s impressive 109 and David Warner’s contribution of 81 set the tone for their innings. New Zealand fought back valiantly, with Rachin Ravindra scoring 116, supported by Daryl Mitchell’s 54 and Jimmy Neesham’s rapid 33-ball fifty.