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WC Final:New Zealanad claims early advantage

By:  Tupaki Desk   |   29 March 2015 4:38 AM GMT
WC Final:New Zealanad claims early advantage
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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.