Mitchell Johnson and Shaun Tait paved the way for defending champion Australia's easy seven wicket win over New Zealand in a World Cup Group A match at the Vidarbha Cricket Stadium (VCA) here on Friday.

Openers Shane Watson (62) and Brad Haddin (55) smashed the Black Caps all around as the four-time winners cruised to the target of 207 in 34 overs. With the win, Australia maintained their 31-match unbeaten streak in the World Cup.