Having eased their way to victory in the first ODI at Sydney, Australia came up with an even more comprehensive effort to clinch the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy at Canberra. The Aussies had clearly gained some confidence from their triumph on Sunday
It was known in the preview to the match that Australia had to beat West Indies in the game on Tuesday to enter the final. These are pressure situations in which the Australians mostly thrive
Being defending champions, Mumbai Indians did begin the IPL T20 opener being played at their home ground, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, as slight favourites
Having thrashed the Aussies mercilessly at Eden Park, New Zealand went into the second match at Wellington as favourites, knowing well that another triumph would hand them the series
It was expected to be a close game since the series was so competitively fought. The build up made it seem as a perfect finish in the making, with both the sides tied at 2-2. But, it turned out to be quite an anti-climax of sorts at Old Trafford