Welcome to the coverage of the final of the ICC World Cup 2015 between Australia and New Zealand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, on Sunday.

New Zealand are sticking with the same team, and the same fearless approach, for the final.

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum said the Black Caps would use the same lineup that beat South Africa in the semi-finals and the same bold tactics that have served them so well during the tournament.

Showing no signs of nerves or apprehension ahead of the biggest match in New Zealand cricket history, McCullum said his players had been told to go out and attack the Australians from the start.

Meanwhile, Australia's retiring one-day captain Michael Clarke has urged his players to put "skill over emotion" in their bid to down the Kiwis, though his swan-song is sure to imbue the match with extra sentiment.

Clarke announced his retirement from the one-day game on the eve of the match and will hope to wrap up his career in the 50-over format by leading Australia to a fifth world trophy.