New Zealand v Australia: Three Memorable Clashes

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Australia and New Zealand meet on Sunday within the Twenty20 World Cup ultimate in Dubai.

Here’s a have a look at three memorable cricket clashes between the 2 neighbours:

NEW ZEALAND BEAT AUSTRALIA BY FIVE WICKETS

For practically 30 years, New Zealand had been merely ignored by Australia, who did not take into account them worthy opponents.
That modified within the Seventies and most particularly in 1974 when, with star batsman Glenn Turner making 100 in every innings, New Zealand recorded their maiden Test victory over Australia with a 5-wicket win at Christchurch’s Lancaster Park.

AUSTRALIA BEAT NEW ZEALAND BY SIX RUNS

The scoreline could not jog many recollections however the phrase ‘underarm’ will certainly will.

What might need been a forgettable third ultimate of the one-day sequence produced one of probably the most controversial finishes of all time when, with New Zealand needing six to tie off the final ball, Australia captain Greg Chappell instructed youthful brother Trevor to function the ball underarm alongside the bottom.

Angry New Zealand tailender Brian McKechnie, who was on strike, threw his bat away in disgust and Greg Chappell’s choice introduced forth a torrent of criticism.

New Zealand’s then Prime Minister, Robert Muldoon, stated the supply was “an act of true cowardice and I consider it appropriate that the Australian team were wearing yellow”.

Meanwhile, former Australia captain Ian Chappell, Greg and Ian’s older brother, stated: “Fair dinkum, Greg. How much pride do you sacrifice to win $A35,000?”

NEW ZEALAND BEAT AUSTRALIA BY ONE WICKET

The 2015 World Cup pool conflict at Eden Park was one of the most effective matches within the occasion’s historical past.

It appeared New Zealand had the match all however gained after they shot out Australia for simply 151, with left-arm paceman Trent Boult taking 5 for 27.

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum then launched the Black Caps’ reply with a usually dashing 50.

But Australia left-arm quick bowler Mitchell Starc rocked New Zealand with an outstanding haul of six for 28 and was on a hat-trick when the Black

Caps misplaced their ninth wicket just for final man Boult to outlive the following two balls.

New Zealand’s Kane Williamson (45 not out) gained the match when he drove the primary ball of the following over, from Pat Cummins, for six.

The two groups had been to satisfy once more within the ultimate in Melbourne however the showpiece changed into a non-occasion.

New Zealand had been bowled out for simply 183 with Australia reaching their goal within the thirty-fourth over for the loss of three wickets.