World Cup final is going to be the last ODI match for Michael Clarke. He will not been seen in yellow jersey anymore after this match. So I think Australia will play the match keeping that in mind.

Similarly, New Zealand will play for Daniel Vettori as it is the last World cup for him.

Australia is clearly the favourite in the final. It will be difficult for New Zealand to beat Australia in their home ground as New Zealand did not have the chance to tour Australia for several years.

The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is quite large and New Zealand is habituated with playing in small fields. They played all the eight matches in this World Cup in the small fields of their country. They may face problem in playing at large MCG.

But anything can happen in cricket. New Zealand can surprise the cricket-world winning the World Cup for the first time.

Eyes have to be set on Martin Guptill. The Kiwi right-hander will be the top scorer in this World Cup if he can score ten more runs. I expect a big innings from him.

It is really difficult to say how well New Zealand will play against the ferocious pace attack of Australia. Australian pacers are in a flying mode after crushing the huge batting line-up of India in the semi-final.

New Zealand have not lost any match in this World Cup. That will inspire them a lot.

Pressure always remains on both sides in a final match. It will be more on the New Zealand team as they will be playing in final for the first time. But whoever wins, I expect an exciting match.

Minhajul Abedin Nannu: Selector of Bangladesh Cricket Board and former captain of Bangladesh cricket team. He is the first Man of the Match of Bangladesh in World Cup.

Translated by Bijoy Chandra Shaha