Led by Eoin Morgan, the current Men’s Cricket World Cup hosts have produced clinical performances consistently, as they took a giant leap to the top position in the ODI team rankings and earned the tag of ‘favourites’ ahead of the 12th edition of the marquee event. Their emphatic eight-wicket win over the arch rivals Australia in the semi-finals, has further escalated the sense of excitement.

England’s opponents on Sunday, New Zealand have shown their abilities as a unit, beating a strong Indian side in the first semi-final. Bayliss believed that the Kane Williamson-led side would present a stiff competition as both teams eye their maiden World Cup title on Sunday.

“New Zealand have proved they’re a very good team. Anyone can win the final. On the day, it’s a 50-50 call.”