Champions Trophy ends in blazer of glory

As soon as news was out that Daniel Vettori was not fit to the play in the final, Australia became obvious choice to win final.

The Aussies were already overwhelming favorites and New Zealand, without their captain, simply couldn't match them with bat, ball or even with their fielding.

A total of 200-9 was always too few on a decent batting pitch and despite the fine efforts of Shane Bond and Kyle Mills with the new ball, Shane Watson showed that his match-winning, unbeaten century against England was no fluke.

Following consecutive ducks at the start of the tournament, Watson demonstrated his worth as versatile and hard hitting batsman-ship with 105 not out.

Australia have now won the last two Champions Trophies, as well as the last three World Cups and the only consolation for New Zealand was that they didn't have to wear the cream and gold blazers dished out to the champions by the ICC.