Cricket World Cup 2015: New Zealand scrape past Australia

New Zealand beat co-hosts Australia by just one wicket in a dramatic match at Auckland's Eden Park in the Cricket World Cup.

The Kiwis, chasing a meagre 152, slipped from 131-4 to 146-9 as Mitchell Starc claimed 6-28, but Kane Williamson (45no) hit Pat Cummins for six to seal victory with 26.5 overs to spare.

In Pool B, defending champions India maintained their perfect start as the United Arab Emirates were dismissed for just 102 in Perth.

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