The Big Final
With 90,000 Aussie fans screaming at the top of their voices at a ground where some of the boundaries are almost twice as that of Eden Park, and where it doesn’t swing like it does in the Kiwi land, New Zealand will definitely be up against it. Add to the fact that they will be up against a destructive opener, a number 3 who forgot what failure spells like, three destructive all-rounders each capable of winning a match on their own, and the 2 Mitchells. So, in spite of all of Baz’s aggression and Boult’s swing, it will take a brave man to bet against the mighty Aussies. Make no mistake, this New Zealand side is different. Even 5 years back, the New Zealand team would be full of bits and pieces overachieving cricketers led by a defensive captain. It is no longer the case today. McCullum’s attacking captaincy has been one of the highlights of the tournament. The entire team is feeding off the positive energy that he brings to the table. But, for the first time, he will be missing