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
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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
