In contrast, New Zealand started with four consecutive wins, but their best record ended with a four-wicket loss to India, the only team to lose after five rounds of matches in the 10-team tournament.
Australia have got the better of New Zealand in the World Cup, winning eight out of 11 matches, including the 2015 final and also a seven-wicket win in Nagpur four years ago when India last staged the showpiece event. did.
“The trans-Tasman rivalry is really special and I think it’s not just cricket, it’s obviously for all sports,” Latham said in Friday’s pre-match press conference.