So, with India bowing out - here's Stephan's match report from the SCG for you to read - we have an "Anzac Final" with co-hosts Australia and New Zealand meeting in the final at the MCG on Sunday. Should be a cracker.

As the UK clocks go forward on Sunday morning, while (like today) the game starts at 2.30pm local Melbourne time, it's an 04:30 BST start (or 03:30 GMT if you forget to change your clocks).

Test Match Special will be on air from 04:15, but we'll be coming off the long run to bring you all the build-up from around 03:30 - we hope you'll join us then.

Until then, as ever, enjoy the rest of your day. See you Sunday.

Australia captain Michael Clarke on Mitchell Johnson: "Mitch is Mitch. He probably hasn't had the standout tournament everybody expecting, but he's done the job for this team. I couldn't be prouder of our bowling unit.

"You've seen in the last few games that we have improved since Auckland. We don't need to talk about it any more. Myself and Boof [coach Darren Lehmann] have watched every game. We know they are at the top of their game."

Is promoting Steve Smith to number three the best call you've made?

"I thought that review was pretty good."

Australia captain Michael Clarke at the post-match news conference: "I think the fact that the conditions are different in the final will help us. They will be different to what New Zealand have been playing in. We will have to play our best cricket because they have been the form team.

"It doesn't matter to us who we were going to play in the final. Our priority was to get into the final. There's always that great rivalry, the fact that the two hosting nations are in the final is extremely special."

India legend Sachin Tendulkar:, external Well played in the ICC World Cup Team India. A tough game today and a loss is always difficult to handle. But you have played some terrific cricket throughout and all the fans have enjoyed watching you. Congratulations to Australia for a convincing win. Steve Smith's hundred, Finch's support to him and a strong finish by Johnson made the difference.

Al, Cambridge: I liked Shaakir's pithy contribution earlier re: the best batting sides going home to leave the best bowling sides in the final. The difference is rather that NZ and Oz not only bowl beautifully but can also virtually match SA and India with equally impressive batting, fielding and arguably better captaincy.

If you didn't see the vote earlier, we asked you at the interval whether Australia or India would win. 56.3% of you went with Australia - thanks to all of you who voted.

Stephan Shemilt
BBC Sport in Sydney

"I wish I knew Hindi, Dhoni is cracking jokes that have the Indian press creased up."

More from India captain MS Dhoni: "The World Cup doesn't belong to anyone. We took it from someone and someone will take it from us. In any international sport, you have to be at your best, otherwise the cup gets shared."

Stephan Shemilt
BBC Sport in Sydney

"Dhoni's cracking jokes now, poking fun at the infamously stubborn India media manager Dr Baba. "I keep telling him that if you're a popular media manager, you're doing a bad job."

He also says 'We've been here for four months, 20 days longer and we can apply for citizenship'. I'm getting an insight into how Dhoni has done the impossible job for so long - he's incredibly charismatic."

Nigel, Leeds: No idea how Australia have gone from cricketing also-rans a couple of years ago back to the best in the world so quickly but England are going to be humiliated by them this summer in the Ashes series. I reckon they are one decent spinner away from a virtually unbeatable side in all formats. Scary stuff.

India captain MS Dhoni on why he left the victory charge so late...

"It's a difficult one. Our lower order has not been able to contribute. If you start too early and lose a wicket, we might have been out for 150. Maybe we left it too late."

Sri Lanka batsman Kumar Sangakkara:, external Aus too strong overall. Steve smith keeps on going. It was always tough for India unless Virat stayed in. Will be a cracker of a final.

More from India captain MS Dhoni at the post-match news conference: "Everybody rose up to the occasion. I'm disappointed we couldn't go to the final, but they played better cricket on the day.

"On my future? The media should do nice research on that. Take a couple of days. Whatever you decide, the truth will be the complete opposite.

"My legacy doesn't matter. What's important is to contribute to winning. I've been part of series where I haven't had to bat. It's more important for newcomers to come in and bat at five or six.

"What people think about me doesn't matter. I play for the enjoyment of the game. The day I pack my bags, I'll be happy on my bike."

Stephan Shemilt
BBC Sport in Sydney

"By far the biggest collection of journalists I've seen gathered at this tournament, all waiting for MS Dhoni."

OptaJim:, external 96 - Australia and England have now won the same number of World Cup matches across cricket, football and rugby union (96). Rivals.

We began the day with Australia winning what we all thought would be an important toss - and Aaron Finch (81) and Steve Smith (105) duly batted them into a commanding position at 197-1 after 34 overs.

While India then took regular wickets to dampen any hopes of a score of 400 or more, a late burst of 27 not out from nine balls from Mitchell Johnson helped the co-hosts post 328-7.

Shikhar Dhawan got India off to a decent start with a rapid 45, but they needed a big innings from someone - and as Rohit Sharma (34) and Ajinkya Rahane (44) both fell, the hopes rested on captain MS Dhoni.

As the run rate spiralled, Dhoni was run out for 65 with nearly 100 still needed - and with his departure, the game was up for the defending champions.

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Tom Agass: Australia are looking unbeatable. In supreme form and have the added drive of devoting a victory to the late Phil Hughes.

A bit of breaking news from the ECB - England have reappointed Ottis Gibson as their fast bowling coach for the upcoming Test series against West Indies.

Gibson, you may remember, was previously in that role with England from 2007 (when he retired from playing for Durham) until 2010 (when he took over as West Indies head coach).

He replaces David Saker, bowling coach since 2010, who (it was recently revealed) will be joining Big Bash franchise Melbourne Renegades as head coach. The ECB say there has been no decision yet on Saker's long-term replacement.

So, Gibson was replaced by Saker, who has himself been replaced by... Gibson. At least for now.

Australia captain Michael Clarke: "I feel really excited. Smithy was exceptional once again, and I was really proud of the execution of our bowlers. Huge congratulations to MS Dhoni and his team, I think they've competed really well in this World Cup. I'm pretty sure it won't be his last World Cup, he's got a lot of cricket left in him.

"Our preparation has been outstanding, losing to New Zealand really gave us a kick up the backside. Mentally I think the guys are ready to walk into the final. New Zealand have been playing some great cricket, Brendon [McCullum] has done a great job."

Image source, Getty Images

Michael Vaughan
Ex-England captain on BBC Test Match Special

On Sunday's final between New Zealand and Australia:

"The toss is crucial at the MCG and batting first. The teams batting first get the big score and pretty much end the game. It looks set for a good day, the weather will be fine. New Zealand and Australia are the best two teams in the tournament. I still think New Zealand will win this World Cup."

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