Australia vs New Zealand Live Score, Cricket Highlights ICC Champions Trophy 2009 Final

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Australia retain Champions Trophy

Australia vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2009 Finals

Champions Trophy 2009 Final: Australia v New Zealand at Centurion
Oct 5 (14:30 local, 12:30 GMT)

It will be the same old rivals that will clash for the coveted Champions Trophy 2009; playing the finals. Australia will take on New Zealand at the Centurion, South Africa.

There is an interesting share here; both Australia and New Zealand won the title once each. Aussies are defending the title and the Kiwis won it in 2000 and courtesy Chris Cairns.

Australia though will go as pre-match favorites to lay their hands on the coveted trophy. Kiwis are battling injury woes, although they have had a convincing victory against the Pakistan they don’t look still their best form. In fact all fancied teams had to go out including India and South Africa. Although India had been unlucky with one match being abandoned due to rain. So New Zealand is fortunate to be here and should things including toss go in their favor, they can well pull up another surprise.

But New Zealand batting should come strong right from top; Brendon McCullum and Redmond. He debuted against Pakistan and although did not have had success; he cannot be written off soon, but a second game against a team like Australia should tease his batting and he will pick a lesson or two from the game, nevertheless. Daniel Vettori has been graduating lately into a wonderful all rounder that kiwis could depend and Elliot will prove to be the best bet lower the order, and if McCullum plays his best, there will be no stopping to the kiwis.

On the other hand Australia will be pleased with their continuing good form and there are many actually that are playing very good including Watson, Ponting, and Hussey among the batsmen and Brett Lee, Hopes and Siddle amongst the bowlers. They look a well jelled unit with balance of experience and youth. They will most likely retain the trophy.