Not many would have predicted 28 days and 44 matches ago that the trans-Tasman race would light a fire ring for the last time in a bid to take on the new T20 World champion.

New Zealand has launched a powerful campaign so you would think it was the most popular in Sunday’s headline competition. But Australia has gained a reputation, over the years, of winning big minutes. When it comes to knocking in the competition, you take it seriously.

At the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, the chasing teams have outnumbered those who were forced to bat for the first time. At the start of the race, the dew was very helpful. However, as the weather changes, the dew is less and less, but in some cases the trend is still there.

The two semifinals are real examples. Despite pursuing dry goals, New Zealand and Australia arrived home on the verge of overcoming the high risks of bowling.

We can say that England did not have enough shooting techniques and that Shaheen Shah Afridi, although dead with a white ball, is well known for his death, but this ignores the beatings that have befallen the teams. across the line.

Daryl Mitchell, who was used as the opener in the tournament, looked unlikely to take the ball, or enter the openings, early in his innings, but he helped himself, took the game seriously and made his team win. a large amount.

For Australia, Matthew Wade was a very unpredictable hero. Aaron Finch was nailed to the front before speaking, and David Warner, who was in charge of the interception, went – without a ball – before signing a contract. Wade, known as a player who could benefit greatly from PowerPlay overs, now had an undisclosed role, trying to be last. And when he was called to the rescue, he stood up.

For New Zealand, the power must be different and fast for his bowling line. Trent Boult wears a left-handed seam with a first-hand start, Tim Southee is a skilled craftsman, Adam Milne brings movement and fire, Mitchell Santner’s slow-moving left-handed bowls and Ish Sodhi punches are real ways to get wickets.

On top of that, James Neesham can sing very hard, and hit the ball in the yard, giving Kane Williamson the opportunity to use his plates as he chooses.

Australia seems to be on a very heavy line, Finch and Warner are the builders. Glenn Maxwell did not play the type of innings that have been his signature. Adam Zampa has given Finch authority, but Mitchell Starc has not made one of his most famous explosions.

Australia has reached the final despite not playing the best cricket. If the moving parts are replaced by the final connection, it may be best for New Zealand.