Australia’s win against Pakistan on Thursday in the semi-finals ensured that the T20 World Cup is set to see a new winner. The Kangaroos will face New Zealand in the final of the marquee tournament on Sunday. 

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Wicketkeeper-batsman Matthew Wade came up with a barrage of sixes to script Australia’s sensational comeback against Babar Azam’s Pakistan. The Aussies registered a five-wicket victory. Wade was dropped on the third ball of the 19th over before he smashed three consecutive sixes to seal the game. Opener David Warner played a 49-run hand and all-rounder Marcus Stoinis scored 41. In the end, Australia, who are yet to win a T20 World Cup title, got home with an over to spare. 

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Just like their opponents of Sunday’s game, New Zealand too are yet to wear the T20 crown. Kane Williamson’s men pulled off a heist to upstage England by five wickets after opener Daryl Mitchell’s heroics and James Neesham’s blitzkrieg. Opener Mitchell blazed his away to an unbeaten 47-ball 72, while Neesham smashed 27 in just 11 deliveries. In between, Devon Conway made an invaluable 46 off 38 balls as New Zealand chased down a target of 167 with six balls to spare.

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The two sides, who played the 2015 50-over World Cup final, will meet hoping to seal their first T20I World Cup title.