The battle within

There couldn't have been a better final than this one. Here are two teams that made us sit at the edge of our seats and bite our nails out, in a stimulating contest at Auckland. These are the two teams that, prior to the game in Auckland, hadn't played an ODI since June 2013. In fact the final at Melbourne will be the first time in six years that Australia will host an ODI against the Black Caps. The rivalry is intense and with two of the most aggressive captains in world cricket, it's bound to have a thrilling finale. While Australia are definitely ahead courtesy of their home advantage; the following battles just go on to show how well balanced both these sides are.