Aussies out to spoil Kiwis’ World Cup party

Before the tournament began last month, many pundits would have predicted a match-up between England and India in the final. But India fell apart in the Super 12 stage and England was eliminated by New Zealand in the semi-finals, leaving the Kiwis and Australia as the two teams left standing in the first edition of the T20 World Cup since 2016. Australia take on New Zealand in the ICC T20 World Cup Final on Monday (1am AEDT) on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free trial today.Neither Australia or New Zealand has won any of the sixth previous T20 World Cups. New Zealand has gone through the tournament undefeated and deserves to be favourites to take out the trophy in Dubai early on Monday morning. They have been the most dominant team across in cricket across the past six years. New Zealand has made the finals of the past two ODI World Cups in 2015 and 2019, losing to Australia and England respectively at the final hurdle.They won the inaugural World Test Championship against India earlier this year and with another appearance in a final of a World Cup, can lay claim to being the best team across all three formats. New Zealand will be desperate to get one over its big brother and atone for the pair of defeats at the last two ODI World Cups. But they will be wary of Australia, who have built steadily throughout the tournament and developed a fearless style of play and a ruthless edge. Since being demolished by the England, every game has been a must-win for the Aussies, who will go in to the final with a nothing-to-lose attitude, given few expected them to progress past the group stage, let alone make it all the way to the final. Here’s everything you need to know about the T20 World Cup final. What time is the game on?The game is scheduled to get underway on Monday morning at 1am (AEDT). Monday 1am: Sydney, Melbourne, HobartMonday 12.30am: AdelaideMonday 12am: BrisbaneSunday 11.30pm: DarwinSunday 10pm: PerthWhere is the final being held?The final will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates. How can I watch the match?Fox Sports and Kayo have the exclusive broadcast rights for the 2021 World Cup and the final will not be shown on free-to-air TV. Fox Cricket (channel 501 on Foxtel) will broadcast the final live, including comprehensive pre and post-game coverage from an expert panel. You can also live stream the match on Kayo. And if you’re not keen on staying up to watch the game, Kayo will have a 30-minute ‘Mini’ highlights package of the final available later on Monday morning, so you can get up to speed with all the big moments from the big game. What happened the last time Australia and New Zealand played each other?Australia played New Zealand in a five-match T20I series across earlier this year, losing 3-2 to the Kiwis. What are the betting odds?Australia is favoured with the bookies to take home the trophy, paying $1.58 to win compared to New Zealand at $2.40 (TAB). How will the teams line up?New Zealand will be forced to make at least one change to its side after Devon Conway was ruled out of the final after breaking his hand punching his bat in frustration after he was dismissed in the semi-final.Wicketkeeper-batter Tim Seifert is set to take his place in the line-up. Probable Australia XI: Aaron Finch (c), David Warner, Mitch Marsh, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh HazlewoodProbable New Zealand XI: Martin Guptill, Daryl Mitchell, Kane Williamson (c), Tim Seifert, Glenn Phillips, Jimmy Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult

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November 14, 2021 at 12:41AM
Before the tournament began last month, many pundits would have predicted a match-up between England and India in the final. But India fell apart in the Super 12 stage and England was eliminated by New Zealand in the semi-finals, leaving the Kiwis and Australia as the two teams left standing in the first edition of the T20 World Cup since 2016. Australia take on New Zealand in the ICC T20 World Cup Final on Monday (1am AEDT) on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free trial today.Neither Australia or New Zealand has won any of the sixth previous T20 World Cups. New Zealand has gone through the tournament undefeated and deserves to be favourites to take out the trophy in Dubai early on Monday morning. They have been the most dominant team across in cricket across the past six years. New Zealand has made the finals of the past two ODI World Cups in 2015 and 2019, losing to Australia and England respectively at the final hurdle.They won the inaugural World Test Championship against India earlier this year and with another appearance in a final of a World Cup, can lay claim to being the best team across all three formats. New Zealand will be desperate to get one over its big brother and atone for the pair of defeats at the last two ODI World Cups. But they will be wary of Australia, who have built steadily throughout the tournament and developed a fearless style of play and a ruthless edge. Since being demolished by the England, every game has been a must-win for the Aussies, who will go in to the final with a nothing-to-lose attitude, given few expected them to progress past the group stage, let alone make it all the way to the final. Here’s everything you need to know about the T20 World Cup final. What time is the game on?The game is scheduled to get underway on Monday morning at 1am (AEDT). Monday 1am: Sydney, Melbourne, HobartMonday 12.30am: AdelaideMonday 12am: BrisbaneSunday 11.30pm: DarwinSunday 10pm: PerthWhere is the final being held?The final will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates. How can I watch the match?Fox Sports and Kayo have the exclusive broadcast rights for the 2021 World Cup and the final will not be shown on free-to-air TV. Fox Cricket (channel 501 on Foxtel) will broadcast the final live, including comprehensive pre and post-game coverage from an expert panel. You can also live stream the match on Kayo. And if you’re not keen on staying up to watch the game, Kayo will have a 30-minute ‘Mini’ highlights package of the final available later on Monday morning, so you can get up to speed with all the big moments from the big game. What happened the last time Australia and New Zealand played each other?Australia played New Zealand in a five-match T20I series across earlier this year, losing 3-2 to the Kiwis. What are the betting odds?Australia is favoured with the bookies to take home the trophy, paying $1.58 to win compared to New Zealand at $2.40 (TAB). How will the teams line up?New Zealand will be forced to make at least one change to its side after Devon Conway was ruled out of the final after breaking his hand punching his bat in frustration after he was dismissed in the semi-final.Wicketkeeper-batter Tim Seifert is set to take his place in the line-up. Probable Australia XI: Aaron Finch (c), David Warner, Mitch Marsh, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh HazlewoodProbable New Zealand XI: Martin Guptill, Daryl Mitchell, Kane Williamson (c), Tim Seifert, Glenn Phillips, Jimmy Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult