Australia won the 2009 Champions Trophy, beat New Zealand by 6 wicktes in Final, Watson hit century

In a low scoring final of 2009 Champions Trophy, Australia successfully defended their title as they beat New Zealand by 6 wickets in the final to lift the title 2nd time on Monday, 5th October, 2009 at Centurian. NZ made 200/9 in 50 overs and Aus made 206/4 in 45.2 overs.

New Zealans without their inspirational captain Daniel Vettori elected to bat made only 200/9 in 50 overs and got 2 early wickets of Australia but Shane Watson with unbeaten century completed with 2 sixes on last 2 balls with 106 runs, his back to back century in this tournament with Cameron White 62 runs put 128 runs for the 3rd wicket and set the victory.

Match Summary:

New Zealand - 200/9 in 50 overs (Guptill 40, Hauritz 3-37)

Australia - 206/4 in 45.2 overs (Watson 105, White 62, Mill 3-27)

Toss - New Zealand, who chose to bat first.

Man of the Match - Shane Watson (Australia)

Man of the Series - Ricky Ponting (Australia)

Golden Bat Award for Most Runs - Ricky Ponting (Australia)

Golden Ball Award for Most Wickets - Wayn Parnell (South Africa)

Result - Australia won by 6 wickets (with 28 balls remaining)