Australia and New Zealand will face off at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday 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. Catch live updates and scores here : (LIVE SCORECARD | Photos | Videos)
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Kiwi fans seem to have found a way to beat the Aussies in the final.
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08.19: A lot of eyes on Daniel Vettori today. The 36-year-old Veteran, in his first World Cup final of his life, could be the difference between the two sides.
08.05: Good morning!The World Cup 2015 final is under an hour away! The Kiwis are out, playing a bit of football and practicing. It's a big, big day for them. Their first-ever World Cup final.
Will it be Australia's fifth World Cup triumph or will New Zealand create history. The much awaited and much hyped final at the iconic MCG promises to be a cracker and in the words of several former cricketers, the match could be a cracker. The Black Caps have played some exciting cricket over the last six weeks while the Aussies have slowly picked up momentum. Now, they look mighty formidable.
This would also be an emotional day for Michael Clarke, who has announced his plans to retire from one-day internationals after today. Will his team deliver a nice farewell gift for him? Or will Brendon McCullum's charged up men rule the day?
Captains Michael Clarke (R) of Australia and Brendon McCullum of New Zealand in a conversation.
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Head-to-Head - Played: 126; Australia have won 85 while New Zealand have won 35. Six have produced no results.
In World Cups - Australia have won six of nine matches while the Kiwis have won three matches, including the last time they met in Auckland earlier in this tournament.
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