The FINAL, Australia v New Zealand (THE BATTLE OF THE MITCHELLS) at the Ring of Fire, Dubai-- 11/14 Sunday (N)

[SillyCowCorner1]

Australia won toss; and the World Cup.

 

[loterry1994]

I’m hoping for a close game at least don’t think the toss means much as people think. It’s a final you have to go out there and play your best.

 

[duffer]

 

[cnerd123]

NZ lose the toss and no Chapman

bleh

 

[Gob]

I've not seen much t20 cricket in Dubai but exactly is the reason for chasing team to win so much if it isn't dew? I've always told in high pressure games, runs in the board is critical

 

[slippy888]

Jeez this looks a fragile new zealand batting lineup

 

[loterry1994]

The top 3 need to do most the work for nz you can’t have another 2015 final start here

 

[slippy888]

Seifert had to open batting if he was going to play

 

[slippy888]

i really hope New Zealand dont crawl to 130 after losing early wickets

 

[loterry1994]

I knew this crowd was in trouble for the final once Pakistan got out

 

[Moss]

Seifert had to open batting if he was going to play

Nope, better off in the middle order where he’ll (probably) go better against spin. Mitchell a better bet even though the extra pace of this Aus attack will be a bigger challenge for him.

 

[The Hutt Rec]

I'm hoping this is finally Guptill's time in a big game. He had good form against Australia in the T20s earlier this year, so time to produce!

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Is the NZ anthem in two languages?

 

[honestbharani]

May the best tossers win.

 

[The Hutt Rec]

Is the NZ anthem in two languages?

Yep, Māori then English

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Yep, Māori then English

So cool

 

[Fuller Pilch]

Right. No early wickets and a solid start needed.

 

[Victor Ian]

By losing the toss, New Zealand can now win with no complaints for being lucky. It's a pity it's a world cup with Australia in it, because I really wanted to support New Zealand after they beat England.

 

[Aritro]

And a warm good morning to our Kiwi contingent. Hope you managed to kip a few hours before the match, and if annual leave was an issue, I hope you've got a mate who can supply the necessary amphetamines.

 

[slippy888]

Guptill is the man