New Zealand vs Australia Champions Trophy final?
New Zealand vs Australia Champions Trophy final, New Zealand, Australia chase history in Champions Trophy final?, who will win the Champions Trophy final on Monday. The Australians are the only unbeaten side in the competition, and their performance in Friday’s semi-final was close to flawless.
But the popular vote will go with New Zealand, the under-rated counter-punchers who beat Pakistan by five wickets last night. Not only are Daniel Vettori’s team classic outsiders, but they won the Spirit of Cricket award at last week’s International Cricket Council dinner.
New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori said hjis side would have liked to have a day’s rest, but insists the thrilling win against Pakistan has fired up his men.
“I wish we had another day before the final, to be honest,” Vettori said. “It was exhausting to get through the late game, but I think once Monday turns up the adrenalin will take over and everyone will be pretty excited about playing in a final.”
“I think you probably have achieved what you set out to achieve. But once you reach that level, you realise there is an immense desire to go all the way and I think there’s no relief in the camp,” he said.
Ponting says their side will have to be at their best against the Black Caps.
“The Kiwis have probably upset a few along the way,” said Ponting. “We know they are always a competitive team and few gave them a chance against Pakistan but they were obviously the better team.”
“It’s the first time in a few years we have not been ranked the number one team coming into a tournament like this. But we are happy with the way we have played one-day cricket over the last three to four weeks,” he said.
New Zealand vs Australia Champions Trophy final? was first posted on October 4, 2009 at 9:44 pm.
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