New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum then launched the Black Caps' reply with a typically dashing 50. 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. How much pride do you sacrifice to win $A35,000?" NEW ZEALAND BEAT AUSTRALIA BY ONE WICKET The 2015 World Cup pool clash at Eden Park was one of the best matches in the event's history. Meanwhile former Australia captain Ian Chappell, Greg and Ian's older brother, said: "Fair dinkum, Greg. 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". 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.
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. AUSTRALIA BEAT NEW ZEALAND BY SIX RUNS The scoreline may not jog many memories but the word 'underarm' will surely will. 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. Here's a look at three memorable cricket clashes between the two neighbours: NEW ZEALAND BEAT AUSTRALIA BY FIVE WICKETS For nearly 30 years, New Zealand were simply ignored by Australia, who didn't consider them worthy opponents. DUBAI: Australia and New Zealand meet on Sunday in the Twenty20 World Cup final in Dubai.