<p>Australia and New Zealand meet on Sunday in the Twenty20 World Cup final in Dubai.</p>.<p><em>AFP Sport </em>looks at three memorable cricket clashes between the two neighbours:</p>.<p><strong>New Zealand beat Australia by five wickets</strong></p>.<p>-- For nearly 30 years, New Zealand were simply ignored by Australia, who didn't consider them worthy opponents.</p>.<p>That changed in the 1970s and most specifically in 1974 when, with star batsman Glenn Turner making a hundred in each innings, New Zealand recorded their maiden Test victory over Australia with a five-wicket win at Christchurch's Lancaster Park.</p>.<p><strong>Australia beat New Zealand by six runs</strong></p>.<p>-- The scoreline may not jog many memories but the word 'underarm' will surely will.</p>.<p>What might have been a forgettable third final of the one-day series produced one of the most controversial finishes of all-time when, with New Zealand needing six to tie off the last ball, Australia captain Greg Chappell instructed younger brother Trevor to role the ball underarm along the ground.</p>.<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/stealing-the-spotlight-the-kiwi-way-1049992.html" target="_blank">Stealing the spotlight the Kiwi way</a></strong></p>.<p>Angry New Zealand tailender Brian McKechnie, who was on strike, threw his bat away in disgust and Greg Chappell's decision brought forth a torrent of criticism.</p>.<p>New Zealand's then Prime Minister, Robert Muldoon, said the delivery was "an act of true cowardice and I consider it appropriate that the Australian team were wearing yellow".</p>.<p>Meanwhile, former Australia captain Ian Chappell, Greg and Ian's older brother, said: "Fair dinkum, Greg. How much pride do you sacrifice to win $A35,000?"</p>.<p><strong>New Zealand beat Australia by one wicket</strong></p>.<p>-- The 2015 World Cup pool clash at Eden Park was one of the best matches in the event's history.</p>.<p>It seemed New Zealand had the match all but won after they shot out Australia for just 151, with left-arm paceman Trent Boult taking five for 27.</p>.<p>New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum then launched the Black Caps' reply with a typically dashing 50.</p>.<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/t20-world-cup-bat-or-bowl-first-fearless-australia-out-to-win-says-coach-justin-langer-1049909.html" target="_blank">Bat or bowl first, 'fearless' Australia out to win, says coach Justin Langer</a></strong></p>.<p>But Australia left-arm fast bowler Mitchell Starc rocked New Zealand with a superb haul of six for 28 and was on a hat-trick when the Black Caps lost their ninth wicket only for last man Boult to survive the next two balls.</p>.<p>New Zealand's Kane Williamson (45 not out) won the match when he drove the first ball of the next over, from Pat Cummins, for six.</p>.<p>The two teams were to meet again in the final in Melbourne but the showpiece turned into a non-event.</p>.<p>New Zealand were bowled out for just 183 with Australia reaching their target in the 34th over for the loss of three wickets.</p>
<p>Australia and New Zealand meet on Sunday in the Twenty20 World Cup final in Dubai.</p>.<p><em>AFP Sport </em>looks at three memorable cricket clashes between the two neighbours:</p>.<p><strong>New Zealand beat Australia by five wickets</strong></p>.<p>-- For nearly 30 years, New Zealand were simply ignored by Australia, who didn't consider them worthy opponents.</p>.<p>That changed in the 1970s and most specifically in 1974 when, with star batsman Glenn Turner making a hundred in each innings, New Zealand recorded their maiden Test victory over Australia with a five-wicket win at Christchurch's Lancaster Park.</p>.<p><strong>Australia beat New Zealand by six runs</strong></p>.<p>-- The scoreline may not jog many memories but the word 'underarm' will surely will.</p>.<p>What might have been a forgettable third final of the one-day series produced one of the most controversial finishes of all-time when, with New Zealand needing six to tie off the last ball, Australia captain Greg Chappell instructed younger brother Trevor to role the ball underarm along the ground.</p>.<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/stealing-the-spotlight-the-kiwi-way-1049992.html" target="_blank">Stealing the spotlight the Kiwi way</a></strong></p>.<p>Angry New Zealand tailender Brian McKechnie, who was on strike, threw his bat away in disgust and Greg Chappell's decision brought forth a torrent of criticism.</p>.<p>New Zealand's then Prime Minister, Robert Muldoon, said the delivery was "an act of true cowardice and I consider it appropriate that the Australian team were wearing yellow".</p>.<p>Meanwhile, former Australia captain Ian Chappell, Greg and Ian's older brother, said: "Fair dinkum, Greg. How much pride do you sacrifice to win $A35,000?"</p>.<p><strong>New Zealand beat Australia by one wicket</strong></p>.<p>-- The 2015 World Cup pool clash at Eden Park was one of the best matches in the event's history.</p>.<p>It seemed New Zealand had the match all but won after they shot out Australia for just 151, with left-arm paceman Trent Boult taking five for 27.</p>.<p>New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum then launched the Black Caps' reply with a typically dashing 50.</p>.<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/t20-world-cup-bat-or-bowl-first-fearless-australia-out-to-win-says-coach-justin-langer-1049909.html" target="_blank">Bat or bowl first, 'fearless' Australia out to win, says coach Justin Langer</a></strong></p>.<p>But Australia left-arm fast bowler Mitchell Starc rocked New Zealand with a superb haul of six for 28 and was on a hat-trick when the Black Caps lost their ninth wicket only for last man Boult to survive the next two balls.</p>.<p>New Zealand's Kane Williamson (45 not out) won the match when he drove the first ball of the next over, from Pat Cummins, for six.</p>.<p>The two teams were to meet again in the final in Melbourne but the showpiece turned into a non-event.</p>.<p>New Zealand were bowled out for just 183 with Australia reaching their target in the 34th over for the loss of three wickets.</p>