Australia claim first Champions Trophy title

Nov 05, 2006

Shivnarine Chanderpaul got West Indies off to a flier. At one stage they were scoring close to 10 an over•Getty Images

Chris Gayle came to the party as well and was particularly harsh on Glenn McGrath•Getty Images

Australia's desperation turned to elation as Nathan Bracken struck thrice to bring Australia back into the match•Getty Images

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Jerome Taylor successfully appeals against Ponting•Getty Images

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Shane Watson's 57 steered Australia to the title•Getty Images

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Brian Lara won the toss and chose to bat in the Champions Trophy final•AFP

Shivnarine Chanderpaul was the first to go, bowled by Nathan Bracken•Getty Images

Bracken produced a peach of a delivery to peg back Gayle's off stump•Getty Images

Ricky Ponting was a pleased man after Australia dismissed West Indies for just 138•Getty Images

Taylor and Ian Bradshaw celebrate Ponting's wicket•Getty Images

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Adam Gilchrist celebrates after catching Brian Lara for just 2•Getty Images

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