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Two best teams of ICC Cricket World Cup 2015– Australia and New Zealand are all set to battle it out at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in the final of tournament. The trans-Tasman neighbours will hoping to put up a remarkable and unforgettable show at famous MCG. As two teams get set for the riveting clash with eye on coveted trophy, we take a look at the likely Playing XI and statistics- Also Read- Australia vs New Zealand Match Preview.
Head to Head: Matches Played: 126, Australia won 85, New Zealand won 35, tie 00 and no result 06.
Australia in ODIs since January 1, 2014: Matches Played 30, won 23, lost 06, tie 00 and no result 01.
New Zealand in ODIs since January 1, 2014: Matches Played 33, won 23, lost 07, tie 01 and no result 02.
Highest total between two teams: In Chappell-Hadlee Trophy match at Seddon Park, Hamilton in 2007 Australia batting first scored 346 for five in 50 overs. New Zealand chased down the target by smashing 350 for nine in 49.3 overs which remians the highest team total between Australia and New Zealand. Also Read- Black caps should do it for Martin Crowe!
Lowest total between two teams: During Benson & Hedges World Series Cup match in 1986 at Adelaide Oval chasing 277 against New Zealand, Australia were bundled out for 70 in 26.3 overs. It remians the lowes score between these two nations.
Highest Individual Score: During the aforementioned match at Seddon Park, Hamilton in 2007, Australian opener Mathew Hayden slammed umbeaten 181. It remains highest individual score between the two sides.
Best Bowling figures: During 2007 Cricket World Cup Shane Bond registered best bowling figures in a Australia-New Zealand match by scalping 23 for six in his 10 overs.
World Cup Head to Head: Australia and New Zealand have met each other nine times at World Cup. Australia lead with six wins while New Zealand have won just three matches. Also Read- Michael Clarke to bid adieu from ODI cricket after Australia vs New Zealand match.
Likely Playing XI-
Australia: David Warner, Aaron Finch, Steven Smith, Michael Clarke (c), Shane Watson, Glenn Maxwell, James Faulkner, Brad Haddin (wk), Mitchell Johnson, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood.
New Zealand: Brendon McCullum (c), Martin Guptill, Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor, Grant Elliott, Corey Anderson, Luke Ronchi (wk), Daniel Vettori, Tim Southee, Matt Henry, Trent Boult.
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