The final day has arrived. Australia and New Zealand will face off at the Melbourne Cricket Ground today for the final of the World Cup. While the Aussies will play their fifth title clash, the Kiwis will take part in their maiden World Cup final.
Kiwis have claimed the early advantage in this match.McCullum wins the toss and elects to bat first.
“The wicket looks outstanding,” says the Kiwi skipper before confirming an unchanged line-up. “
“I would have batted first” says Clarke.
Squad
Aus XI: Clarke, Warner, Finch, Smith, Maxwell, Watson, Haddin, Faulkner, Johnson, Starc, Hazlewood
NZ XI: McCullum, Guptill, Williamson, Taylor, Elliott, Anderson, Ronchi, Vettori, Southee, Henry, Boult
After six semifinals over a span of 40 years, New Zealand are in the final of a 50-over World Cup for the first time.
Kiwis have claimed the early advantage in this match.McCullum wins the toss and elects to bat first.
“The wicket looks outstanding,” says the Kiwi skipper before confirming an unchanged line-up. “
“I would have batted first” says Clarke.
Squad
Aus XI: Clarke, Warner, Finch, Smith, Maxwell, Watson, Haddin, Faulkner, Johnson, Starc, Hazlewood
NZ XI: McCullum, Guptill, Williamson, Taylor, Elliott, Anderson, Ronchi, Vettori, Southee, Henry, Boult
After six semifinals over a span of 40 years, New Zealand are in the final of a 50-over World Cup for the first time.