World Cup 2015 Final: Australia bookmakers' favorites ahead of Melbourne showdown with New Zealand

Written By DNA Web Team | Updated: Mar 27, 2015, 05:59 PM IST

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Australia will take on New Zealand in the World Cup final at Melbourne on Sunday.

Australia have been tipped as the firm favourites to beat co-hosts New Zealand in the World Cup final in Melbourne on Sunday, according to bookmakers on either sides.

The New Zealand TAB has priced Michael Clarke's men at 1.45 dollars as against Brendon McCullum's men, who are priced at 2.70 dollars.

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Whereas, the New South Wales TAB have priced McCullum's side at 3 dollars and Australia at 1.40 dollars, Stuff.co.nz reported.

New Zealand have beaten Australia in the pulsating group stage tie in Auckland despite the odds being stacked against them.