"It is over! Give Australia the trophy already" - Fans react after Australia win the toss in 2021 T20 World Cup final against New Zealand

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Fans react after Australia win the toss in 2021 T20 World Cup final against New Zealand

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Australia won the toss in the all-important final of the 2021 T20 World Cup in Dubai. On an expected note, Aaron Finch opted to bowl first, as chasing has been the go-to mantra at this venue in recent times.

New Zealand had to make a forced change due to an injury to Devon Conway. Tim Seifert came into the side and replaced Conway in the title fixture. Australia are going in with the same team that defeated Pakistan in the second semi-final.

After the toss went in the Aussie's favor, fans took to Twitter to express their views on the development. Most felt that Australia have the clear edge in the match as dew might play a major role in the second innings. Several cricketers also gave their predictions for the match through their Twitter handles.

Here are some of the best reactions:

Saran R S

@CricaholicJammy

Mighty Aussies @CricketAus vs Calm Storm Kiwis @BLACKCAPS ♥️

All set for a new champion..!!

#T20WorldCup

7:03 AM · Nov 14, 2021

Mighty Aussies @CricketAus vs Calm Storm Kiwis @BLACKCAPS ♥️

All set for a new champion..!!

#T20WorldCup

Michael Vaughan

@MichaelVaughan

Good luck to both teams but I have to admit my life at Fox over the next 2 months will be a lot more comfortable if NZ Win … 😜😜 twitter.com/kathloughnan/s…

Kath Loughnan

@KathLoughnan

Hereeeeee we go! Get your late night snacks sorted… Pre-game begins 11pm EDT on @FoxCricket @kayosports #T20WorldCup

5:02 AM · Nov 14, 2021

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Hereeeeee we go! Get your late night snacks sorted… Pre-game begins 11pm EDT on @FoxCricket @kayosports #T20WorldCup https://t.co/Mf0DJcRlBo

Good luck to both teams but I have to admit my life at Fox over the next 2 months will be a lot more comfortable if NZ Win … 😜😜 twitter.com/kathloughnan/s…

Brendon McCullum

@Bazmccullum

All the best to both teams @BLACKCAPS and @CricketAus tonight in the T20 World Cup Final.
Aus boys have plenty of match winners but I feel it may be Kane and the boys time. 🇳🇿🏆

2:17 AM · Nov 14, 2021

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All the best to both teams @BLACKCAPS and @CricketAus tonight in the T20 World Cup Final.
Aus boys have plenty of match winners but I feel it may be Kane and the boys time. 🇳🇿🏆

Chris Cairns

@chriscairns168

The fact this @BLACKCAPS team is in the @T20WorldCup final today against a confident Aussie team (and that’s dangerous!) doesn’t surprise me at all…they fully deserve it and it’s a golden era for NZ Cricket right now…

To Gary Stead & the boys…all the very best…you got this… twitter.com/blackcaps/stat…

BLACKCAPS

@BLACKCAPS

Not long now! #T20WorldCup

3:24 AM · Nov 14, 2021

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Not long now! #T20WorldCup https://t.co/bIyrdDd21w

The fact this @BLACKCAPS team is in the @T20WorldCup final today against a confident Aussie team (and that’s dangerous!) doesn’t surprise me at all…they fully deserve it and it’s a golden era for NZ Cricket right now…

To Gary Stead & the boys…all the very best…you got this… twitter.com/blackcaps/stat…

S.Badrinath

@s_badrinath

Interesting to know that #Australia have won all the four knockout matches against #NewZealand at ICC events and the Kiwis have never defeated Aussies in any of the knockout games across formats (17 occassions).

Stat Courtesy @ESPNcricinfo #T20WorldCupFinal

4:09 AM · Nov 14, 2021

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Interesting to know that #Australia have won all the four knockout matches against #NewZealand at ICC events and the Kiwis have never defeated Aussies in any of the knockout games across formats (17 occassions).

Stat Courtesy @ESPNcricinfo #T20WorldCupFinal

Mitchell McClenaghan

@Mitch_Savage

@BLACKCAPS by 7 runs

2:20 AM · Nov 14, 2021

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@BLACKCAPS by 7 runs

David Hussey

@DavidHussey29

Incorrect! Oz to smack the kiwis tonight. twitter.com/bazmccullum/st…

Brendon McCullum

@Bazmccullum

All the best to both teams @BLACKCAPS and @CricketAus tonight in the T20 World Cup Final.
Aus boys have plenty of match winners but I feel it may be Kane and the boys time. 🇳🇿🏆

2:33 AM · Nov 14, 2021

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All the best to both teams @BLACKCAPS and @CricketAus tonight in the T20 World Cup Final.
Aus boys have plenty of match winners but I feel it may be Kane and the boys time. 🇳🇿🏆

Incorrect! Oz to smack the kiwis tonight. twitter.com/bazmccullum/st…

Saeed Ajmal

@REALsaeedajmal

Good luck for #final tomorrow to both of the teams.May the best team take the trophy home!🏆

@CricketAus @BLACKCAPS @ICC #T20WorldCup #final #NZvAUS

11:07 AM · Nov 13, 2021

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Good luck for #final tomorrow to both of the teams.May the best team take the trophy home!🏆

@CricketAus @BLACKCAPS @ICC #T20WorldCup #final #NZvAUS

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Shane Warne

@ShaneWarne

#ICCT20WorldCup2021 predictions for @Dafabet

1. Aust bowl/restrict NZ 155
2. Phillips most 6’s NZ
3. Milne best bowler NZ
4. Mitchell top scorer NZ
5. Marsh top score Oz.
6. Maxwell most 6’s Oz
7. Pat C best bowler Oz
7. Aussies win by 6 wkts

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10:31 AM · Nov 14, 2021

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#ICCT20WorldCup2021 predictions for @Dafabet

1. Aust bowl/restrict NZ 155
2. Phillips most 6’s NZ
3. Milne best bowler NZ
4. Mitchell top scorer NZ
5. Marsh top score Oz.
6. Maxwell most 6’s Oz
7. Pat C best bowler Oz
7. Aussies win by 6 wkts

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David Hussey

@DavidHussey29

What to do?
A) Set alarm and wake at 1am?
B) Stay up all night and go through? Or
C) watch replay tomorrow morning? #AusVsNZ #Clueless

1:55 AM · Nov 14, 2021

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What to do?
A) Set alarm and wake at 1am?
B) Stay up all night and go through? Or
C) watch replay tomorrow morning? #AusVsNZ #Clueless

Kirān🎀🐼

@itx_kiranmalik

This man deserves this world cup. My prayers and support for Newzealand today #AusVsNZ #T20WorldCupFinal

6:43 AM · Nov 14, 2021

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This man deserves this world cup. My prayers and support for Newzealand today #AusVsNZ #T20WorldCupFinal https://t.co/yp6aEJbiWH

Sambit Bal

@sambitbal

NZ were already up against history (a 1-16 record in knockout matches), and the odds just got longer with the loss of the toss. But then, winning a world title was meant to be easy #AusVsNZ

7:22 AM · Nov 14, 2021

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NZ were already up against history (a 1-16 record in knockout matches), and the odds just got longer with the loss of the toss. But then, winning a world title was meant to be easy #AusVsNZ

RVCJ Media

@RVCJ_FB

New Zealand right now
#T20WorldCup #T20WorldCupFinal #AUSvNZ #NZvAUS

6:41 AM · Nov 14, 2021

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New Zealand right now
#T20WorldCup #T20WorldCupFinal #AUSvNZ #NZvAUS https://t.co/Nt9Eehzto4

Santosh Lakkoju

@SanSahib

@ICC Australia it is.. I am really disappointed with the obvious result this world cup. There is no interest in the game anymore.

7:06 AM · Nov 14, 2021

@ICC Australia it is.. I am really disappointed with the obvious result this world cup. There is no interest in the game anymore.

Rai M. Azlan

@Mussanaf

It is over! #Australia won the toss and elected to field first. Give them the damn #T20WorldCup trophy already!

#NZvAUS

7:07 AM · Nov 14, 2021

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It is over! #Australia won the toss and elected to field first. Give them the damn #T20WorldCup trophy already!

#NZvAUS

Yuvraj Singh

@YUVSTRONG12

I think New Zealand will win ! What about you ? #NZvAUS #T20WorldCup final 2021

7:05 AM · Nov 14, 2021

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I think New Zealand will win ! What about you ? #NZvAUS #T20WorldCup final 2021

Anjanay

@ANJANAY2

No matter whatever be the result, one thing, that will definitely remain Constant.
#KaneWilliamson🖤 @BLACKCAPS
#T20WorldCupFinal #T20WorldCup
#AusVsNZ #NZvAUS

7:07 AM · Nov 14, 2021

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No matter whatever be the result, one thing, that will definitely remain Constant.
#KaneWilliamson🖤 @BLACKCAPS
#T20WorldCupFinal #T20WorldCup
#AusVsNZ #NZvAUS https://t.co/darcBvau6K

Arslan Rafique

@ArslanR13925150

@ICC Meanwhile
Nz supporters

7:06 AM · Nov 14, 2021

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@ICC Meanwhile
Nz supporters https://t.co/PF90Px3dLS

Shane Watson

@ShaneRWatson33

An exciting night for Australia cricket to have another chance to win that elusive @T20WorldCup!

The match ups we need to win to get across the line are: Warner v Boult, Starc v Guptill and Maxwell v Sodhi.

I feel so fortunate to be here to experience this in a different way.

5:47 AM · Nov 14, 2021

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An exciting night for Australia cricket to have another chance to win that elusive @T20WorldCup!

The match ups we need to win to get across the line are: Warner v Boult, Starc v Guptill and Maxwell v Sodhi.

I feel so fortunate to be here to experience this in a different way.

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I think spinners are going to play a crucial role in the final: Sachin Tendulkar on Australia vs New Zealand

Legendary former India batter Sachin Tendulkar opined that spinners might play a match-defining role in the 2021 World Cup final between New Zealand and Australia. Sachin also felt that both bowling units were balanced. However, he reserved special praise for Sodhi and Zampa as they performed well during the tournament.

Previewing the final match in a video on his Facebook account, Sachin Tendulkar said:

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"Both Aus and NZ have played good cricket. Both of their balance is their fast bowlers, but their leg spinners have been successful. Sodhi for NZ and Zampa for Aus. I think both these spinners are going to play a crucial role in the final. All the other bowlers have to bowl keeping them in the centre. They are leg-spinners and they have wicket-taking ability."

He added:

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"There is another competition between Boult and Finch. Boult will try surprising Finch with bouncers because I have this feeling that Finch might be thinking about his footwork and will be focusing more on his line and things like this, the bowlers try surprising you with bouncers."

Both teams are looking strong on paper. Fans will be looking forward to witnessing an entertaining encounter tonight.

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