Black Caps captain Brendon McCullum said his team will start “as underdogs” when they meet Australia in the World Cup final this afternoon.
The Kiwis are unbeaten but have played all their matches at home and now travel to meet the four-time winners in Melbourne.
However, Australian captain Michael Clarke, who will retire from one-day cricket after the final, does not believe his side has the upper hand.
Clarke said New Zealand has been the form team of the competition, but he is confident that if they play their best, they can beat them today.
New Zealand are appearing in their first final having beaten South Africa in the semifinals.
Australia, champions in 1987, 1999, 2003 and 2007, are looking to extend their record for most World Cups won, with no other having lifted the trophy more than twice.
The Black Caps face Australia at 3.30pm today.
