Glee and glory on a golden evening
ESPNcricinfo staff
29-Mar-2015

Australia's fifth world title was confirmed the instant Steven Smith pulled Matt Henry to the square-leg boundary. Cue celebrations • Robert Cianflone/Getty Images
Michael Clarke guaranteed they would "celebrate hard tonight," and suitably enough liquid was sprayed around with gusto, the preferred targets being coach Darren Lehmann and the captain•Cameron Spencer/Getty Images
That it was Clarke's farewell ODI game wasn't forgotten amid the frenzy, and Australia's leader was given an emotional guard of honour•Ryan Pierse/Getty Images
There was some unintended mirth as well, as a cameraman, engrossed in capturing Australia's lap of honour, tripped and fell•Quinn Rooney/Getty Images
Not sure if they were singing 'Under the Southern Cross', but the mateship that Australia's cricketers swear by was on ample display•ICC
After a gruelling campaign, it was also time to bond with the family; partners and children were part of the celebrations•Ryan Pierse/Getty Images
Clarke dedicated the victory to "our little brother" Phillip Hughes, and said "winning in our own backyard" made it a wonderful achievement•Darrian Traynor/Getty Images