Published: Mar 29, 2015, 12:02 PM (IST)
Edited: Mar 29, 2015, 12:02 PM (IST)
New Zealand batsmen lost three quick wickets and are again looking to settle down, without suffering further setbacks, against fellow co-hosts and record former world champions, Australia, in the trans-Tasmanian final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Melbourne on Sunday. Currently, New Zealand are 165 for the loss of six wickets in 40 overs with Grant Elliott on 78 and veteran all-rounder, Daniel Vettori on seven, at the end of batting powerplay. Live Updates: Australia vs New Zealand, ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 final
Eariler, New Zealand skipper, Brendon McCullum won the toss and elected to bat first. Both the teams are moving in with an unchanged squad from their respective semi finals win. A win here for Australia would be their record fifth title, while a win for New Zealand would see them lifting their maiden World Cup trophy. Live Scorecard: Australia vs New Zealand, ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 final
The Trans-Tasman rivalry will chart new territory as Australia (AUS) take on New Zealand (NZ) in ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Sunday. It is fair to say that the co-hosts have been the best teams of the tournament and that it is fitting that they will battle it out for the crown. ICC Cricket World Cup 2015: Complete Coverage
