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New Zealand to bat first in World Cup final against Australia

New Zealand win the toss and elected to bat first against Australia in the World Cup final at the MCG as they look to win the competition for the first time.

New Zealand have won the toss and will bat first against Australia in the World Cup final at the MCG.

Brendon McCullum's men are looking to win the competition for the first time in their history, and have named an unchanged lineup from their semi-final victory over South Africa.

Meanwhile, the Baggy Greens are also unchanged in their pursuit of a fourth title, in Michael Clarke's final match in limited-overs cricket.

New Zealand: McCullum (c), Guptill, Williamson, Taylor, Elliott, Anderson, Ronchi(wk), Vettori, Southee, Boult, Henry

Australia: Finch, Warner, Smith, Clarke (c), Watson, Maxwell, Haddin (wk), Faulkner, Johnson, Starc, Hazelwood

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Dan Vettori of New Zealand celebrates after taking a catch during the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand at Hagley Oval on February 14, 2015
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