2015 ODI World Cup — Australia Win on Home Soil, Starc's Brilliance

The 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup was held across Australia and New Zealand — a combined hosting arrangement that produced excellent cricket conditions, large crowds, and a tournament widely considered one of the best-run in World Cup history. Australia beat New Zealand in the final at the MCG in Melbourne — the first all-Australian-New Zealand final in World Cup history.

Mitchell Starc's Tournament

Mitchell Starc was the dominant bowler of the 2015 World Cup — taking 22 wickets in 8 matches at 10.18 average, winning the Player of the Tournament award. His left-arm pace was devastating on Australian pitches with extra bounce, and his ability to generate yorkers and in-swinging deliveries at high pace was the most destructive bowling performance the tournament had seen since Glenn McGrath's 2003 edition.

AB de Villiers 162* Against West Indies

AB de Villiers scored 162 not out from 66 balls against the West Indies in Sydney — the fastest century in ODI World Cup history at the time. His innings was a jaw-dropping exhibition of 360-degree batting — hits behind square, over midwicket, and straight down the ground. South Africa scored 408/5 and won by 257 runs. The innings remains one of the most breathtaking individual performances in cricket history.

The Final — Australia vs New Zealand

The MCG final drew 93,013 fans — one of the largest crowds in cricket history. Australia won by 7 wickets, chasing New Zealand's 183 with over 14 overs to spare. The game was emotionally significant for Michael Clarke, playing his final World Cup match, who scored 74. New Zealand, captained by Brendon McCullum, had been the competition's most entertaining team but found Australia too powerful on the day.