Australia and New Zealand are gearing up for their first T20 World Cup title. Both the top teams in the world have not won the T20 World Cup even once so far, and the trophy wait is not far from accomplishing. However, this time both of them have a very special chance to win this. While Australia defeated Pak in the semi-finals, New Zealand beat England in a thrilling manner to secure their place in the final.
Both Australia and New Zealand have many similarities and both have a habit of playing on fast pitches but the way they have moulded themselves on slow pitches of UAE is excellent. Both the teams are now set to take on the title clash to be held at the International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Sunday.
The toss is expected to be crucial in the day-night match. The chasing teams have won 11 of the last 12 matches after Super 12. So far, Aaron Finch has won 5 of 6 tosses, with the exception of a match in which he lost the toss and batted first. So far New Zealand has won 5 matches and Australia 9 matches head-to-head. The two countries have met only once in the T20 World Cup before when New Zealand beat Australia by 8 runs in India's Dharamsala.
Australia (probable): David Warner, Aaron Finch (captain), Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade (wicketkeeper), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.
New Zealand (probable): Martin Guptill, Daryl Mitchell, Ken Williamson, Tim Seifert (wk), Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Adam Milne, Trent Boult, Ish Sodhi.
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