1st ODI, Sydney, March 13, 2020, 09:00 AM
Australia
258/7(50.0ov)
New Zealand
187/10(41.0ov)
Australia beat New Zealand by 71 runs
Best Batsmen
R
B
4S
6S
SR
Best Bowler
O
R
W
Econ
Man of the Match
Mitchell Marsh
Commentry
That's all from this game! Australia start the series with a win and they would look to seal the deal in the next game itself. The Kiwis, on the other hand, would look to pull up their socks and perform better. The second game will be played at the same ground which will start at 1030 local (2330 GMT, Previous day). Join us for that. Until then, cheers!
MAN OF THE MATCH IS MITCHELL MARSH! Says that as a team they were disappointed with the series loss in South Africa and they were pumped up to get a win today. Lauds the efforts of David Warner and Aaron Finch at the top which set up the platform for them.
New Zealand skipper, Kane Williamson, terms it a tough pitch and feels that Australia had an above par total on the board. Mentions that Australia's opening partnership provided them the momentum and then they got handy runs towards the end as well. Admits that they need to be a bit better with their lines and also feels that they have to focus on extending the partnerships with the bat. Praises his spinners for doing a good job in the middle overs.
Australian skipper, Aaron Finch, says that it was a crucial toss to win on a dry surface and also adds that they bowled superbly in Powerplay 1 to restrict New Zealand. Feels that their opening partnership was nice and he and Warner had to adjust to the slowness of the wicket.
Earlier in the day, Australia lost their way with the bat after a powerful beginning. They somehow limped their way past the 250-run mark and that turned out to be more than enough in the end. As far as their bowling is concerned, they were very professional in their approach and always maintained a firm grip on the match. The Aussie bowlers not only picked wickets at regular intervals, they also dried out the runs to build extra pressure on the Kiwi batsmen. Overall, Aaron Finch will be thrilled with their performance in the field, although their issues with the middle order batting still remains unfixed. For the visitors, they didn't play badly but their approach with the bat was questionable. The pitch was on the slower side and they should have shown more intensity in Powerplay 1. Stay tuned for the presentation...
Clinical win for Australia and they return to winning ways in ODIs after 5 losses in a row! It was a combination of accurate bowling and overcautious approach by the Black Caps that decided the fate of this match. It was a below-par total that the Kiwis were chasing but they managed just 28 runs in Powerplay 1 and from thereon built unnecessary pressure on themselves. Martin Guptill played an uncharacteristic knock while the other batters in the top order failed to get going. Tom Latham and Colin de Grandhomme did try to revive the chase with a 51-run partnership but once they got out, New Zealand's fight was over.
40.6
W
OUT! CAUGHT! That's the end of the game! Short ball on middle, Boult moves inside his crease and then looks to pull but it takes the top edge and goes way up in the air. Cummins runs ahead and takes the catch near the stumps at the striker's end. AUSTRALIA WIN BY 71 RUNS.
40.5
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Full delivery on middle, Boult defends it to cover.
40.4
1
Full on middle, Sodhi flicks it to deep square leg and picks up a single.
40.3
1
Length ball outside off, Trent moves to the off side and defends it to cover. A single taken.
40.2
4
EDGED AND FOUR! There will always be entertainment when Trent Boult is at the crease! Short ball on middle, Boult makes room and then looks to heave it to the leg side. He gets a top edge and the ball goes over the keeper's head and into the fence.
40.1
1
Good length ball outside off, Sodhi guides it to third man for a single.
In over# 1
0W
1
4
0
1
1
Mitchell Marsh 29/3(7)
39.6
W
OUT! TIMBER! Another one goes down! Ferguson goes. Australia just one wicket away from a victory. Good length ball on off, Ferguson looks to heave it away but misses and the ball goes onto hit the stumps. Trent Boult is the next batsman in.
39.5
1
Full on middle, Sodhi flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
39.4
4
FOUR! Marsh bowls a yorker on middle, Sodhi digs it out and it goes past the keeper towards fine leg for a boundary.
39.3
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BEATEN! On a good length and outside off, Sodhi looks to go big but misses it.
39.2
1
Good length delivery on middle, Ferguson flicks it through mid-wicket for a run.
39.1
1
On a length on middle, Sodhi flicks it through square leg for a single.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1wd
Josh Hazlewood 37/2(10)
38.6
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Full on middle, Ferguson pushes it to mid on.
38.5
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Appeal for caught behind! Australia are confident and they are shocked that the umpire has not given that out. Short ball on middle, Ferguson looks to pull but it seems to have gone off the gloves. Hazlewood and Carey start celebrating but the umpire does not think so. The replays roll in and they show that it had hit the gloves. Australia do not have a review left.
38.4
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Short ball outside off, Ferguson looks to pull but fails to get any bat on it.
38.3
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Full on middle, Ferguson pushes it to mid on.
38.2
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Short ball down the leg side, Ferguson looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. The ball goes to the keeper.
38.1
1
Back of a length ball on middle, Sodhi tucks it to deep square leg for a single.
38.1
1wd
WIDE! Good length ball down the leg side, Sodhi looks to flick but misses. Wide signaled.
In over# 1
1
0W
1
1
1
0
Mitchell Marsh 22/2(6)
37.6
1
On middle, flicked to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Lockie Ferguson is the next batsman in.
37.5
W
OUT! CAUGHT! 8th wicket down and Australia are easing into a victory here! Full delivery outside off, Santner looks to lift it over long on but does not time it as well as he would have liked. Cummins settles himself under it and takes a simple catch.
37.4
1
Full on the off stump line, Sodhi pushes it to deep cover for a single.
37.3
1
Punched off the back foot by the batsman. One run added to the total.
37.2
1
Good length ball on off, Sodhi flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
37.1
.
BEATEN! Good length ball outside off, Sodhi looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it.
In over# 1
4
0
1
0
0
0
Josh Hazlewood 35/2(9)
36.6
4
FOUR! Hammered! Short ball outside off, Santner pulls it to the deep mid-wicket region for a boundary.
36.5
.
Short ball on off, Santner pulls it straight but it hits the stumps at the bowler's end.
36.4
1
Good length ball on the pads, Sodhi flicks it to the fine leg region for a single.
36.3
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Full on off, Sodhi pushes it to the cover region.
36.2
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Good length ball on middle, Sodhi flicks it to mid-wicket.
36.1
.
On a good length on off, Sodhi defends it off the back foot.
In over# 1
1
1
0
0W
0
2
Adam Zampa 50/2(8)
35.6
1
Flatter one on middle, Sodhi works it to the leg side for a single.
35.5
1
The batsman has punched the ball off the back foot. They pick up a single.
35.4
.
Flatter one on middle, Santner pushes it to mid on.
35.3
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Floated delivery on middle, de Grandhomme lofts it over mid on but does not get the distance on it. It goes towards the long on fielder where Mitchell Starc takes a comfortable catch. Ish Sodhi is the new man in. Starc hurts himself while catching the ball and he is going off. Let's hope that he is fine.
35.2
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, de Grandhomme defends it off the back foot.
35.1
2
Flatter one on the pads, Colin flicks it to deep square leg and crosses over for a single.
In over# 1
1
1wd
1
0
2
2
0
Josh Hazlewood 30/2(8)
34.6
1
Another short one on the pads, Colin pulls it to fine leg for a single.
34.6
1wd
Short ball down the leg side, de Grandhomme looks to pull but misses. Wide signaled.
34.5
1
Short ball outside off, Santner pushes it to cover, where the fielder misfields allowing the batters to take a single.
34.4
.
Length ball on middle, Santner flicks it to mid-wicket.
34.3
2
Good length ball outside off, Santner flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a couple.
34.2
2
Short ball on middle, Santner pulls it to deep square leg. Short comes across and dives to field but fails to clean it up. He though recovers quickly and stops the ball from reaching the fence. Two taken.
34.1
.
BEATEN! Good length ball outside off, Santner looks to defend but the ball whizzes past the outside edge of the bat and goes into the mitts of the keeper.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
1
1
Adam Zampa 46/1(7)
33.6
.
Loopy ball on middle, Colin defends it out.
33.5
.
Play and a miss! Flighted ball outside off, de Grandhomme looks to heave it to the off side but fails to get any bat on it.
33.4
.
On middle, Colin defends it back to the bowler.
33.3
1
Flatter one outside off, Santner pushes it to deep cover for a single.
33.2
1
Short ball on middle, de Grandhomme pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
33.1
1
Floated outside off, Santner drives it to long off for a single.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0W
0
0
Josh Hazlewood 23/2(7)
32.6
1
Short ball on middle, Santner pulls it to fine leg for a single.
32.5
.
Fullish delivery on off, Santner pushes it to point.
32.4
.
BEATEN! Excellent delivery! Good length ball outside off, Santner looks to defend but misses it altogether.
Mitchell Santner is the next batsman in.
32.3
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Short ball does the trick! Hazlewood gets his second and the Kiwis lose Latham. He was looking good but needed to continue for his side. Short around middle, Latham looks to pull but it takes the top edge and goes towards D'Arcy Short at deep square leg. He takes a simple catch. New Zealand still need 112 in 105 balls.
32.2
.
Back of a length ball on off, Latham works it to mid-wicket.
32.1
.
Good length ball on off, Latham defends it to point.
Drinks Break!
In over# 1
1
4
4
1
4
0
Adam Zampa 43/1(6)
31.6
1
Driven through mid on by the batsman. They pick up a single. 112 runs required from 108 balls.
31.5
4
FOUR! Another one! Third of the over and the Kiwis are on the charge here! Short ball on middle, Latham pulls it to the deep mid-wicket region for a boundary.
31.4
4
FOUR! This has been an excellent period of batting for the Kiwis! Flighted ball outside off, Latham dances down the track and then plays it over the bowler's head and into the fence for a boundary.
31.3
1
Tossed up outside off, Colin drives it to mid off for a single.
31.2
4
FOUR! Excellent batting! Floated outside off, de Grandhomme lunges and lifts it towards the cover region for a boundary.
31.1
.
Flatter one on the pads, Colin looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. The Aussies appeal but the umpire is not interested. Maybe going down leg.
Adam Zampa is back on. 5-0-29-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
1
1
2
0
4
0
Josh Hazlewood 22/1(6)
30.6
1
Short ball around middle, Colin pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
30.5
1
Length ball outside off, Latham guides it to third man for a single.
30.4
2
Excellent fielding! Short ball on middle and leg, Latham pulls it towards deep square leg. Starc comes across from fine leg and dives full stretch to make a good stop. Saved two runs for his side.
30.3
.
On middle, flicked to mid-wicket.
30.2
4
FOUR! Excellent use of the feet! Short ball on off, Latham dances down the track and pulls it over the mid-wicket fielder for a boundary.
30.1
.
Full on middle, Latham works it to mid-wicket.
Josh Hazlewood is back on. 5-0-14-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
4
1
1
1
2lb
1
Mitchell Starc 33/0(7)
29.6
4
FOUR! Poor bowling! Full delivery down the leg side, de Grandhomme flicks it past the diving keeper and into the fine leg fence for a boundary.
29.5
1
Full on middle, Latham flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
29.4
1
Low full toss outside off, de Grandhomme pushes it wide of mid off where the fielder dives and makes a good stop. Only a single.
29.3
1
Very full delivery outside off, Latham looks to drive but it takes the inside half of the bat and goes towards square leg. Single taken.
29.2
2lb
Low full toss on the pads, Latham looks to flick but misses. He gets hit on the pads and the ball goes to fine leg. Two leg byes.
29.1
1
Good length ball outside off, Colin guides it to third man for a single.
In over# 1
3
1
0
0
1wd
1
1
Adam Zampa 29/1(5)
28.6
3
Flatter one outside off, de Grandhomme looks to cut but it takes the bottom edge and goes towards third man. Before the fielder can come across and clean it up the batters take three.
28.5
1
On middle, flicked to deep square leg for a single.
28.4
.
The short of length delivery has been cut away through square on the off side.
28.3
.
DROPPED! Smith drops a sitter after taking a stunner earlier! Would not expect Smith to drop those. Flatter one outside off, Latham punches it to cover but does so uppishly. It goes straight to Smith at cover but he fails to hold on.
28.3
1wd
WIDE! Very full delivery down the leg side, Latham looks to sweep but misses. Wide signaled.
28.2
1
Floated on the off stump line, Colin pushes it to long on for a single.
28.1
1
Floated on the pads, Latham dances down the track and flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
Adam Zampa is back on. 4-0-22-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
4
1
1wd
0
1
0
1
Mitchell Starc 25/0(6)
27.6
4
FOUR! Pulled away nicely! Short ball down the leg side, de Grandhomme pulls it to the fine leg region for a boundary.
27.5
1
On a length on middle, Latham flicks it through square leg for a run.
27.5
1wd
WIDE! Starc bowls it down the leg side, Latham looks to flick but misses it.
27.4
.
Starc bowls a yorker on off, Latham does well to dig it out.
27.3
1
Full delivery on middle, de Grandhomme flicks it through square leg for a run.
27.2
.
Full delivery on off, Colin drives it towards mid off.
27.1
1
On a length on middle, Latham flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Pat Cummins 18/2(7)
26.6
.
Short ball around middle, de Grandhomme ducks under it.
Colin de Grandhomme is hit on the helmet. They are checking for concussion.
26.5
.
Short ball on off, Colin looks to pull but it takes the outside edge and goes onto hit the helmet. Cummins asks whether he is fine to which de Grandhomme replies that he is fine. A dead ball signaled.
26.4
.
Short ball down the leg side, Colin looks to pull but misses to get any bat on it.
26.3
.
BOUNCER! It is bowled around middle, de Grandhomme ducks under it.
26.2
.
Length ball on middle, Colin defends it to mid on.
26.1
.
Length ball on middle, de Grandhomme flicks it to mid-wicket.
In over# 1
0
2
0
0
2
0
Mitchell Starc 17/0(5)
25.6
.
Full on middle, Latham pushes it to mid on.
25.5
2
Full outside off, Latham drives it through the cover drives it through the cover region and picks up a couple.
25.4
.
Good length ball on middle, Latham flicks it to mid-wicket.
25.3
.
Full on middle, Latham flicks it to mid on.
25.2
2
Good length ball on off, Latham defends it to point and takes off for a single but the fielder misfields allowing the batters to take another run.
25.1
.
Full delivery on off, Latham drives it towards mid off.
Colin de Grandhomme is the next batsman in. Also, Mitchell Starc is back on.
In over# 1
0W
0
0
1
0
1
Pat Cummins 18/2(6)
24.6
W
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! That's a snorter of a delivery from Cummins. This has been an excellent spell from him and New Zealand have lost half their side now. They still need 163 runs in 150 balls. Short ball around middle and leg, Neesham looks to fend it away but it hits the gloves and goes up in the air towards the keeper. Carey makes no mistake and the Kiwis are struggling here.
24.5
.
Back of a length ball on middle, Neesham hops and defends it out.
24.4
.
Short ball around middle, Neesham ducks under it.
24.3
1
On off, guided to third man for a single.
24.2
.
Good length ball on middle, Latham works it to mid-wicket.
24.1
1
FOUR! Brilliant shot from Latham! Good length ball outside off, Latham drives it through the cover region for a boundary.
In over# 1
1
0
1
6
0
0
Steven Smith 8/0(1)
23.6
1
Flighted ball on middle, Latham pushes it to long off for a single.
23.5
.
Flatter on middle, Latham works it to mid-wicket.
23.4
1
Floated on the pads, Neesham tucks it to square leg for a single.
23.3
6
SIX! A full toss and it gets the treatment that it deserves! Smith dishes a full toss on off, Neesham hammers it over the deep mid-wicket region for a maximum.
23.2
.
On middle, an off spinner this time, James blocks it back to the bowler.
23.1
.
Smith starts with a floated on off, Neesham defends it out.
A stunning catch and now Aaron Finch has straightaway introduced Steven Smith into the attack.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
0W
4
Pat Cummins 13/1(5)
22.6
.
Short ball around middle, Latham ducks under it.
22.5
1
Full ball on the pads, Neesham flicks it to the fine leg region for a single.
22.4
.
Good length ball on middle, Neesham flicks it to mid-wicket.
22.3
.
BOUNCER! It is bowled around middle and leg, Neesham looks to duck but gets hit on the body.
James Neesham is the next batsman in.
22.2
W
OUT! CAUGHT! That is a ripper of a catch from Steven Smith! How many times have we seen him take these stunners? This is another one of those instances. Absolutely brilliant from Smith. Back of a length ball outside off, Guptill punches it but fails to keep it down. The ball goes to the left of Smith at point who flies to that side and takes an outstanding catch. He makes these catches look so easy! Superman.
22.1
4
FOUR! Nicely played! Slower short ball outside off, Guptill stands tall and drives it through the deep cover region for a boundary.
Pat Cummins is back into the attack. 4-1-8-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
1lb
3
1
1
2
Adam Zampa 22/1(4)
21.6
.
Flatter one outside off, Latham punches it to point.
21.5
1lb
Flighted on the pads, Guptill looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. The ball rolls to the leg side and the batters take a leg bye.
21.4
3
EDGY BUT SAFE! Floated ball outside off, Latham comes down the track and then looks to push but it takes the outside edge. The ball goes to third man and the batters pick up three.
21.3
1
Floated outside off, Guptill drives it to long off for a single.
21.2
1
Floated delivery on middle, Latham sweeps it towards mid-wicket for a run.
21.1
2
Tossed up delivery on middle, Latham sweeps it through square leg for a couple.
In over# 1
1lb
0
0
0W
0
2
Mitchell Marsh 18/1(5)
20.6
1lb
Full delivery outside off, Latham moves to the off side and then looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. Marsh and the rest appeal but the umpire is not interested. The ball rolls to point and the batters steal a leg bye. The impact might have been outside off. The replays roll in and they show that there was an inside edge on it.
20.5
.
On off, pushed to cover.
20.4
.
Length ball on off, Latham pushes it to point.
Tom Latham is the new batsman in.
20.3
W
OUT! CAUGHT! What has Ross Taylor done here? This is poor batting! He has just come in to bat and has played a very poor shot. Not what New Zealand would have wanted. Full delivery on middle, Taylor dances down the track and then looks to lift it over the mid on fielder but does not get the required distance and elevation on it. The ball goes straight into the hands of Mitchell Starc at mid on. Two quick wickets and New Zealand need a partnership. 190 runs more required in 177 balls.
20.2
.
Fullish ball on off, Taylor defends it to the cover region.
20.1
2
Good length ball on middle, Taylor flicks it to the deep square leg region for a couple.
In over# 1
1
1
1
0
0W
2
Adam Zampa 15/1(3)
19.6
1
Floated on middle, Taylor drives it to long on for a single.
19.5
1
Flighted ball outside off, Guptill drives it towards cover and takes a single.
19.4
1
On middle, Taylor sweeps it to fine leg for a single.
19.3
.
An appeal for LBW! It is turned down. Floated ball around off, Taylor looks to play the paddle sweep but misses to get hit on the pads. There is an appeal for LBW but the umpire shakes his head. Looks close but it seems to have gone off the gloves.
Ross Taylor is the next batsman in.
19.2
W
OUT! TIMBER! Wow, it's turning out to be quite a day! Two of the best current batsmen in the world got their stumps tickled. Earlier in the day, it was Steven Smith and now Zampa has gone through Williamson's defense. What a beauty by the leggie! He dishes out a well-disguised googly and completely foxes New Zealand's skipper. The ball lands on a fuller length close to off, Williamson presses forward to flick it around on the leg side but doesn't quite pay attention to the direction where the ball is spinning. Instead of going the other way, it spins back into him, beats his bat and clips the top of leg stump. Massive breakthrough. Zampa screams in joy. This chase is going nowhere for the Black Caps!
19.1
2
Floated ball outside off, Williamson drives wide of the long off fielder and picks up a couple.
In over# 1
1
0
1
1
1
1
Mitchell Marsh 16/0(4)
18.6
1
Full ball on the pads, Kane works it to long on for a single.
18.5
.
On a length on the pads, Williamson flicks it to mid-wicket.
18.4
1
Full on middle, Martin pushes it to long on for a single.
18.3
1
Length ball outside off, tapped to point for a single.
18.2
1
Full on middle, Guptill plays it to long on and takes a single.
18.1
1
Good length ball outside off, Williamson guides it to short third man for a single.
In over# 1
0
0
0
6
0
1
Adam Zampa 10/0(2)
17.6
.
On middle, defended out by Guptill.
17.5
.
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
17.4
.
Floated on the pads, Guptill looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. Zampa appeals for LBW but the umpire is not interested.
17.3
6
SIX! Hammered! Floated outside off, Guptill bends on his knees and thrashes it over the bowler's head for a biggie.
17.2
.
Flatter on middle, Guptill looks to defend but it takes the inside half of the bat and hits the pads.
17.1
1
Floated on off, Williamson pushes it to deep cover for a single.
In over# 1
0
1
1
0
1
1
Mitchell Marsh 11/0(3)
16.6
.
Good length ball on middle, Guptill flicks it to mid-wicket.
16.5
1
Outside off, guided to third man for a single.
16.4
1
Full on middle, Guptill flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
16.3
.
What happened there? A big confusion! Good length ball on off, Guptill defends it to the left of the bowler. Marsh goes after it but fails to collect it. Guptill then takes off for a single but Labuschagne is quick to the ball from mid off and has a shy at the bowler's end. He misses. Williamson would have been a goner. The ball falls to Smith at deep mid-wicket and he throws it to the keeper but by that time, Guptill was in.
16.2
1
Length ball outside off, Kane drives it to deep cover for a single.
16.1
1
Good length ball on middle and leg, Guptill flicks it to the deep square leg region for a single.
Drinks Break! New Zealand have started the chase on a cautious note where they have lost only one wicket. Williamson and Guptill are rebuilding the innings. On the other hand, Australia have kept it tight and will look to pick wickets to put pressure on the visitors.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
1
1
Adam Zampa 3/0(1)
15.6
.
Tossed up ball around off, Williamson dances down the track and then looks to defend but misses to get hit on the pads.
15.5
.
Quicker one on the middle stump line, Williamson pushes it back to Zampa.
15.4
.
An appeal for LBW! Flatter one on the pads, Williamson looks to flick but misses. There is an appeal made for LBW but the umpire shakes his head.
15.3
1
On middle, Williamson punches it down to long on for a single.
15.2
1
Flighted ball on middle, worked to deep mid-wicket for a run.
15.1
1
Zampa starts with a flatter one on middle, Guptill punches it down to long on for a single.
Adam Zampa is into the attack.
In over# 1
1
0
1
4
0
1lb
Mitchell Marsh 7/0(2)
14.6
1
Length ball on middle and leg, Martin flicks it to deep mid-wicket for another run.
14.5
.
On a length on middle, Guptill works it to mid-wicket.
14.4
1
EDGY! Length ball outside off, Williamson looks to defend but it takes the outside edge and it goes to third man. A single.
14.3
4
FOUR! Finally some aggression from New Zealand! Full delivery on middle, Williamson dances down and powers it over the mid on fielder for a boundary.
14.2
.
Good length ball on middle, Williamson looks to flick but it takes the leading edge and the ball goes towards mid off.
14.1
1lb
Full delivery on the pads, Guptill looks to flick but gets hit on the pads. The ball rolls to square leg and the batters steal a leg bye.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
0
0
Mitchell Starc 13/0(4)
13.6
.
Full delivery outside off, Williamson pushes it to mid off.
13.5
.
Full toss outside off, Williamson pushes it to cover.
13.4
.
Good length ball on off, Kane blocks it to the point fielder.
13.3
1
Very full delivery outside off, Guptill drives it uppishly towards deep cover for another single.
13.2
.
Fullish ball outside off, Martin drives it straight to the mid off fielder.
13.1
.
Good length ball outside off, Guptill looks to drive but hits the inside half of the bat and goes towards cover.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Mitchell Marsh 1/0(1)
12.6
1
Length ball on off, Guptill pushes it to mid off and takes a single.
12.5
.
Fullish ball on the pads, Guptill works it to the leg side.
12.4
.
Back of a length ball on middle, Guptill works it to the leg side.
12.3
.
Good length ball on middle and leg, Martin flicks it to mid-wicket.
12.2
.
Good length ball on off, Guptill taps it to point.
12.1
.
Full delivery on off, Guptill drives it towards mid off.
Mitchell Marsh is on.
In over# 1
0
1
1
0
0
4
Mitchell Starc 12/0(3)
11.6
.
On a length on off, Williamson taps it towards point.
11.5
1
Full delivery on off, Guptill drives it through covers for a run.
11.4
1
Length delivery on off, Williamson guides it towards third man for a single.
11.3
.
On a length on off, Williamson plays it towards covers.
11.2
.
Full delivery on off, Williamson drives it to mid off.
11.1
4
FOUR! Creamed! Starc dishes a good length ball outside off, Williamson plays it through the cover region for a boundary. Only the second one of the run chase and one after the third over. It's been really slow going for the Black Caps.
Mitchell Starc is back on. 2-0-6-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Pat Cummins 8/0(4)
10.6
.
Length ball on off, Guptill defends it to the point region.
10.5
.
Cummins dishes a bouncer around middle and leg, Guptill ducks under it.
10.4
.
Play and a miss! Good length ball outside off, Guptill attempts to cut but fails to get any bat on it.
10.3
.
Full delivery on middle, Guptill flicks it but it goes uppishly towards mid on where the fielder collects it on the bounce.
10.2
.
On a length on off, Guptill pushes it back to the bowler.
10.1
.
Short ball down the leg side, Guptill ducks under it.
Powerplay 2 is signalled. Maximum of 4 fielders can be outside the 30-yard circle till the 40th over.
In over# 1
0
0
0W
1
0
0
Josh Hazlewood 14/1(5)
9.6
.
Full on middle, Kane defends it out onto the pitch. End of a successful over from Hazlewood. Just 28 runs and a wicket from Powerplay 1.
9.5
.
Length ball on off, Williamson taps it to point.
Kane Williamson, the skipper, is the next batsman in.
9.4
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Hazlewood provides the breakthrough! He has been excellent at the start and deserves this wicket. Nicholls got a start and needed to carry on but fails to stay there. Full delivery outside off, Nicholls looks to drive it without moving his feet but it takes the outside edge and goes to the left of the keeper. Carey dives to that side and takes a pretty good catch.
9.3
1
On a length on middle, Guptill flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
9.2
.
Short ball outside off, Guptill looks to play the upper cut but misses. There is a mild appeal for caught behind but the umpire shows no interest.
9.1
.
Good length ball on middle, Guptill blocks it back to the bowler.
In over# 1
0
1
1
0
0
0
Pat Cummins 8/0(3)
8.6
.
An appeal for caught behind! Turned down! Short of a length delivery on leg, Nicholls looks to pull but misses it. It goes towards the keeper where Carey catches it over his head. Cummins and the keeper appeal for caught behind but the umpire shows no interest.
8.5
1
Length delivery on middle, Guptill flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
8.4
1
On a length on off, Nicholls pushes it towards mid off for a single.
8.3
.
On a good length on middle, Nicholls looks to flick but gets hit on the thigh pad.
8.2
.
Full delivery on off, Nicholls drives it towards mid off.
8.1
.
On a good length on off, Nicholls plays it towards point.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
3
0
Josh Hazlewood 13/0(4)
7.6
.
On a length on middle, Guptill flicks it to mid-wicket.
7.5
.
Full delivery on off, Guptill drives it towards mid off.
7.4
.
Good length delivery on middle, Martin defends it off the back foot.
7.3
1
Full delivery on off, Nicholls drives it towards point for a single.
7.2
3
On a length on off, Guptill guides it towards third man. Cummins chases it, slides and makes a good stop before it reaches the ropes. The batsmen get three runs.
7.1
.
On a good length on off, Guptill defends it off the back foot.
In over# 1
1
0
1
0
0
1
Pat Cummins 6/0(2)
6.6
1
On a length on off, Guptill defends it towards third man and takes a quick single.
6.5
.
Length delivery on off, Guptill taps it towards the off side.
6.4
1
On a length on middle, Nicholls flicks it towards mid-wicket and takes a quick single.
6.3
.
Length delivery on middle, Nicholls flicks it to mid-wicket.
6.2
.
On a good length on off, Nicholls defends it off the back foot.
6.1
1
Length delivery outside off, Guptill punches it through covers for a run.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Josh Hazlewood 9/0(3)
5.6
1
On a good length on middle, Guptill looks to flick but gets it off the inner half of the bat. It goes towards square leg. The batsmen take a run.
5.5
.
Play and a miss! Short and outside off, Guptill looks to cut but misses it.
5.4
.
Good length delivery on middle, Martin blocks it off the back foot.
5.3
.
Hazlewood bowls a bouncer, Guptill looks to pull but misses it.
5.2
.
On a good length on off, Guptill defends it off the back foot.
5.1
.
Full delivery on off, Guptill drives it to covers.
In over# 1
2
0
1
0
0
0
Pat Cummins 3/0(1)
4.6
2
Short and outside off, Nicholls cuts it through point. The batsmen pick up a couple.
4.5
.
On a good length on off, Nicholls defends it off the back foot.
4.4
1
Full delivery on middle, Guptill flicks it through mid-wicket for a run.
4.3
.
On a length on off, Guptill punches it to covers.
4.2
.
Length delivery on middle, Guptill looks to flick but gets it off the inner half of the bat. It goes towards mid-wicket.
4.1
.
On a length on middle, Guptill flicks it to mid-wicket.
Pat Cummins is into the attack.
In over# 1
3
0
0
1
1
0
Josh Hazlewood 8/0(2)
3.6
3
Length delivery on off, Guptill punches it through covers. The fielder chases it and collects it but cannot stop the batters from taking three runs.
3.5
.
BEATEN! On a good length and outside off, Guptill looks to defend but misses it.
3.4
.
Good length delivery on off, Martin defends it off the back foot.
3.3
1
On a length on off, Nicholls taps it towards point where Smith picks the ball and goes for a direct hit at the keeper's end but misses it. The batsmen take a quick single.
3.2
1
Full delivery on middle, Guptill looks to flick but gets it off the inner half of the bat. It goes through mid-wicket. The batsmen take a single.
3.1
.
On a good length on off, Guptill defends it off the back foot.
In over# 1
0
4
0
0
0
1
Mitchell Starc 6/0(2)
2.6
.
On a length on middle, Nicholls flicks it to mid-wicket.
2.5
4
FOUR! Hammered! First boundary of the innings! Short and outside off, Nicholls cuts it hard through point for a boundary.
2.4
.
Full delivery on middle, Nicholls flicks it towards mid-wicket where Finch makes a fine stop.
2.3
.
On a good length on off, Nicholls plays it to covers.
2.2
.
Length delivery on middle, Nicholls flicks it to mid-wicket.
2.1
1
On a good length on off, Guptill taps it towards point where Smith makes a fine stop. The batsmen take a quick single.
In over# 1
0
0
0
3
0
0
Josh Hazlewood 3/0(1)
1.6
.
Good length delivery on off, Henry keeps it out.
1.5
.
Short and outside off, Nicholls cuts it to point.
1.4
.
On a good length on off, Nicholls defends it off the back foot.
1.3
3
Full delivery on middle, Guptill lofts it over mid on. The fielder chases it and does well to stop it. The batsmen get three runs.
1.2
.
BEATEN! Short and outside off, Guptill looks to cut but misses it.
1.1
.
On a good length on middle, Guptill defends it off the back foot.
Josh Hazlewood to bowl from the other end.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
0
0
Mitchell Starc 1/0(1)
0.6
.
Length ball on middle, Nicholls defends it back to the bowler. Good start from Starc. Only 1 from the over.
0.5
1
New Zealand are underway! Back of a length ball on middle, Guptill flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
0.4
.
Good length ball outside off, Guptill shoulders arms to this one.
0.3
.
NOT OUT! It is pitching outside leg. Poor decision to review. Finch was never interested in reviewing that but he gave in to Starc's demand. The speedster fires in a very full delivery on the pads at 143.6 kph, Guptill looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. The Australians appeal but the umpire is not interested. Starc is keen for the review and at the last moment, Finch opts for the review. The Hot Spot rolls in and it shows that there is no bat on it. The Ball Tracker then shows the ball is pitching outside leg. End of the debate, Australia have lost their only review in the very first over.
An appeal for lbw! It is referred upstairs. Martin Guptill is the man in question. There is nothing on Hot Spot and Snicko detects no bat on it. Ball Tracker shows it is pitching outside leg.
0.2
.
Full delivery outside the off stump line, Guptill lets the ball go to the keeper.
0.1
.
Starc starts with a length ball outside off, with no swing whatsoever! Guptill leaves the ball alone.
We are back for the chase. The Australian players are out in the middle. Martin Guptill and Henry Nicholls will open the innings for New Zealand. Mitchell Starc will start the proceedings for Australia.
So, 259 is the target for New Zealand. They have the batting line-up to chase this down but have shown signs of over-dependency on one-two players. Australia, on the other hand, need to bowl extremely well to defend this. Will the Kiwis chase this down or will Australia go 1-0 up? Join us in a short while to find out.
Australia started in an excellent fashion, courtesy David Warner and Aaron Finch. They both got to their respective fifties but then the problem started as they fell in quick succession and Australia could not recover from those blows. Steven Smith, too, could not last long and it was upon his disciple, Marnus Labuschagne who didn't disappoint and played a handy knock in helping the hosts reach 258. He got to his second fifty and it was a brilliant innings. The death overs was a problem as they could not find the boundaries at regular intervals. They scored only 64 runs in the last 10 overs and have ended up with a below-par score.
New Zealand have made a terrific comeback after Australia had got off to a brilliant start. The Aussies were 124/0 and were looking set for a total above 300 but the Kiwis pulled things back remarkably well and have restricted the Aussies to 258. Lockie Ferguson started it all, picking up the big wicket of David Warner and then Santner joined the party, getting Finch and the big fish, Steven Smith. He was the best bowler on show for the visitors, picking up two wickets and was the most economical as well. Sodhi was disappointing at the start but came back strongly in the end and finished with three wickets.
49.6
2
DROPPED! Ross Taylor drops a tough chance! On a length on middle, Starc lofts it over mid-wicket but does not get the timing on it. It goes towards the fielder where Taylor runs backwards and tries to take the catch but spills it. The batsmen get two runs. AUSTRALIA FINISH WITH 258/7 IN THEIR 50 OVERS!
49.5
4
FOUR! Full and outside off, Starc looks to drive but gets an outside edge. It goes towards third man for a boundary.
49.4
2
Full again on off, Starc lofts it over mid off. The fielder at long off does well to stop it. The batsmen get two runs.
49.3
1
Full delivery on off, Cummins drives it towards covers for a single.
49.2
1
Full toss on off, Starc drives it through point for a single.
Mitchell Starc is the next batsman in.
49.1
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Another wicket off a full toss. End of a good innings from Marnus Labuschagne! He kept the Australian innings together after they lost a few quick wickets. A full toss outside off. Labuschagne looks to hammer it over the infield on the off side but ends up slicing it off the outer half of his bat. It goes straight into the hands of Ross Taylor at point. Australia struggling to end on a high!
Lockie Ferguson to bowl the final over of the innings.
In over# 1
1
2
3
1
2
0
Trent Boult 37/0(10)
48.6
1
Full again on off, Marnus drives it through covers for a single.
48.5
2
Full delivery on off, Labuschagne chips it over the bowler's head towards long off. The batsmen pick up a couple.
48.4
3
Full toss on off, Cummins drives it through covers. Nicholls in the deep slides and does well to stop it just before the ropes. The batsmen get three runs.
48.3
1
Short delivery on leg, Marnus pulls it over square leg. The batsmen take a single.
48.2
2
On a length on middle, Labuschagne flicks it through mid-wicket. The batsmen get two runs.
48.1
.
NOT OUT! The impact is outside off and Labuschagne survives. Brilliant decision to review! Full delivery outside off, Labuschagne moves across to the off side and then looks to paddle sweep. He misses and gets rapped on the pads. Boult and the rest appeal and the umpire raises the dreaded finger. Labuschagne goes for the review immediately. The Ultra Edge rolls in and it shows that there is no bat on it. The Ball Tracker then shows that the impact is outside off. A leg bye in the end.
Marnus Labuschagne has been given out LBW! He has taken it upstairs through DRS. It looks like the impact is outside off. Let's see what happens.
In over# 1
6
0
0
0
2
1
Ish Sodhi 51/3(8)
47.6
6
SIX! That is huge! Floated delivery on off, Cummins lofts it over covers for a maximum.
47.5
.
Full delivery on off, Cummins drives it towards mid off.
47.4
.
Driven through the covers by the batsman.
47.3
.
NOT OUT! Cummins' foot was in. Flighted delivery on off, Cummins looks to drive but misses it. It goes towards the keeper where Latham takes the bails off. It is referred upstairs. Replays show that Cummins' foot was well inside the crease.
Stumping appeal taken upstairs! Cummins is the man in question. The Kiwi players do not seem interested. The replays show that Cummins was inside his crease.
47.2
2
Loopy delivery on middle, Cummins drives it through mid on. The fielder at long on throws the ball at the keeper's end where he takes the bails off. The batsmen get two runs.
47.1
1
50 for Labuschagne! It is his second ODI fifty! Tossed up delivery on off, Labuschagne comes down the track and drives it through mid off for a single. Continues his excellent run of form since the South African tour. He scored a hundred in the last ODI of the South African series and now gets to his fifty. Going through a purple patch. He needs to finish it well for Australia.
In over# 1
1
1
0
0
1
1
Trent Boult 28/0(9)
46.6
1
Length delivery on off, Marnus guides it towards third man for a single.
46.5
1
On a length on off, Cummins plays it towards covers for a run.
46.4
.
Length delivery on off, Cummins plays it towards point.
46.3
.
Play and a miss! Full and outside off, Cummins looks to drive but misses it.
46.2
1
Full delivery on middle, Labuschagne flicks it towards mid-wicket for a run.
46.1
1
On a length on off, Cummins plays it towards point for a single and gets off the mark.
Pat Cummins is the new man in. Also, Trent Boult is back on. 8-0-24-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0W
1
1
0W
1
2
Ish Sodhi 42/3(7)
45.6
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Another one bites the dust! Carey is the latest casualty. Sodhi picks up another and it is off a full toss. Carey premeditates his sweep shot and goes on his knees before the ball is bowled. Sodhi bowls a full toss on middle, it takes the top edge and flies behind square leg. Trent Boult takes the catch by moving swiftly across to his right from short fine leg. Big blow to the Aussies given Carey's ability to hit the ball long and deep.
45.5
1
Flatter one on middle, Marnus flicks it towards square leg for a single.
45.4
1
Floated on middle, Carey sweeps it to deep square leg to get off the mark with a single.
Alex Carey is the next batsman in.
45.3
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Australia are failing to find the final flourish here! Marsh goes now and he should be disappointed. Got a start but then throws his wicket away. Sodhi bowls it slower through the air and wide outside off, Marsh reaches out for it and then looks to go over extra cover. He gets deceived and the ball travels uppishly towards Guptill at extra cover. He takes the catch and Sodhi gets his second wicket.
45.2
1
Missed out! Labuschagne dances down the track and then converts this ball to a full toss. Marnus just drives it to cover and takes a single.
45.1
2
Short ball outside off, Labuschagne moves inside his crease and then pulls it to deep square leg for a couple.
In over# 1
0
1
1
0
2
3
Mitchell Santner 34/2(10)
44.6
.
On off, Marsh plays it towards point. End of an excellent spell from Santner. He finishes with 10-0-34-2.
44.5
1
Tossed up delivery on middle, Labuschagne looks to sweep but gets a top edge. It lands safely towards mid-wicket. The batsmen cross ends.
44.4
1
Full delivery on off, Marsh drives it through covers for a single.
44.3
.
Loopy delivery on off, Marsh drives it to covers.
44.2
2
Floated delivery on middle, Marsh flicks it through mid-wicket for a couple.
44.1
3
Flighted delivery on off, Labuschagne lofts it over covers. The fielder chases it and does well to stop it. The batsmen get three runs.
Mitchell Santner is back on. 9-0-27-2 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
1
1
1
1
1
0
Ish Sodhi 37/1(6)
43.6
1
Floated delivery on middle, Labuschagne flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
43.5
1
On middle, Marsh flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
43.4
1
Loopy delivery on middle, Labuschagne drives it through mid on for a run.
43.3
1
Floated delivery on middle, Marsh drives it through mid on for a single.
43.2
1
Flighted delivery on off, Marnus comes down the track and drives it through mid off for a single.
43.1
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Labuschagne plays it to covers.
In over# 1
1
1
1
2
0
1
James Neesham 44/0(7)
42.6
1
Length delivery on middle, Labuschagne flicks it towards square leg for a run.
42.5
1
On a length on middle, Marsh flicks it over mid-wicket for a single.
42.4
1
Full again on middle, Labuschagne flicks it through square leg. The batsmen take a single.
42.3
2
Full delivery on middle, Marnus flicks it through square leg. The batsmen get two runs.
42.2
.
Length delivery on off, Labuschagne punches it towards point.
42.1
1
On a length on off, Marsh plays it towards covers for a single.
In over# 1
0
0
1
1
1
1
Ish Sodhi 32/1(5)
41.6
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Marnus punches it towards point.
41.5
.
On off, Labuschagne guides it to short third man.
41.4
1
Flighted delivery on off, Marsh drives it through mid off for a single.
41.3
1
Loopy delivery on middle, Labuschagne flicks it towards wide mid on for a single.
41.2
1
Floated delivery on off, Marsh punches it towards point for a single.
41.1
1
Tossed up delivery on middle, Labuschagne flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
Ish Sodhi is back on. 4-0-28-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
2
0
0
2
1
James Neesham 38/0(6)
40.6
.
On a good length on off, Marsh defends it out.
40.5
2
Short and outside off, Marsh cuts it through point. The batsmen get two runs.
40.4
.
Good length delivery on middle, Marsh defends it off the back foot.
40.3
.
On a length on off, Marsh plays it towards point.
40.2
2
Full again on middle, Marsh drives it through mid on. The batsmen get two runs.
40.1
1
Full delivery on off, Labuschagne drives it through covers for a single.
Powerplay 3 has been signalled! Now a maximum of 5 fielders can be stationed outside the 30-yard circle till the end of the innings. James Neesham is back into the attack. 5-0-33-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
1
1
Mitchell Santner 27/2(9)
39.6
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Marsh keeps it out.
39.5
.
On middle, Marsh defends it off the front foot.
39.4
1
Loopy delivery on off, Marnus punches it through point for a single.
39.3
.
Flighted delivery on off, Labuschagne looks to sweep but gets hit on the thigh pad. The bowler appeals for lbw but the umpire shakes his head.
39.2
1
Floated delivery on off, Marsh plays it towards covers for a single.
39.1
1
Tossed up delivery on off, Labuschagne drives it through mid off for a single.
In over# 1
1
0
1
0
4
1
Trent Boult 24/0(8)
38.6
1
Short of a length delivery, Marnus pulls it towards deep square leg for a single.
38.5
.
On a good length on off, Labuschagne blocks it off the front foot.
38.4
1
Full delivery on middle, Marsh drives it towards mid on for a single.
38.3
.
Short again on middle, Marsh pulls it towards mid-wicket.
38.2
4
FOUR! Width provided and Marsh makes full use of it. Short and outside off, Marsh waits and cuts it between the point and the third man fielder for a boundary.
38.1
1
Short delivery on middle, Labuschagne pulls it through square leg for a single.
In over# 1
1
0
1
0
0
1
Mitchell Santner 24/2(8)
37.6
1
On middle, Labuschagne punches it towards long on for a single.
37.5
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Labuschagne comes down the track and blocks it.
37.4
1
Flighted delivery on off, Marsh punches it through point for a single.
37.3
.
Loopy delivery on off, Marsh looks to defend but gets an outside edge. It goes towards short third man.
37.2
.
Floated delivery on middle, Marsh punches it back towards the bowler.
37.1
1
Tossed up delivery on off, Labuschagne punches it towards mid off for a single.
Mitchell Santner is back on. 7-0-21-2 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
0
0
2
0
1
Trent Boult 17/0(7)
36.6
.
Full delivery on off, Mitchell drives it towards mid off.
36.5
.
Length delivery on middle, Marsh punches it back towards the bowler.
36.4
.
On a length on off, Marsh taps it towards point.
36.3
2
Full toss on off, Marsh drives it towards mid off where Williamson misfields and it goes past him. The batsmen pick up a couple.
36.2
.
On a good length on off, Marsh defends it off the front foot.
36.1
1
On a length on middle, Marsh flicks it through square leg for a single.
Trent Boult is back on. 6-0-14-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
4
0
0
1
2
4
Lockie Ferguson 50/1(8)
35.6
4
FOUR! Poor delivery from Ferguson! On a length on the pads, Marsh just helps it on its way to the fine leg region for a boundary.
35.5
.
Full delivery on leg, Marsh looks to flick but gets it off the pads. It goes safely towards the keeper.
35.4
.
Good length delivery on middle, Marsh defends it off the back foot.
35.3
1
On a length on off, Labuschagne guides it towards third man for a single.
35.2
2
Short delivery on middle, Marnus pulls it through mid-wicket. The batsmen pick up a couple.
35.1
4
FOUR! Nicely played! On a length on middle, Labuschagne flicks it towards fine leg for a boundary.
In over# 1
1
0
1
0W
1
4
Ish Sodhi 28/1(4)
34.6
1
Floated delivery on off, Marnus drives it through mid off for a single.
34.5
.
Loopy delivery on middle, Labuschagne defends it off the front foot.
34.4
1
Tossed up delivery on off, Marsh punches it through point for a single.
Mitchell Santner gives a quick interview. Says that the pitch is getting slower and the ball was skidding a bit with the new ball. Mentions that it has started to spin a little now. On his wickets and the tactics he used, Santner replies that the change in pace is the key. He is wary of the threat that Mitchell Marsh poses, who is the next batsman in.
Drinks break!
34.3
W
OUT! CAUGHT! D'Arcy falls to a 'Short' delivery. That is a very, very soft dismissal! Sodhi cannot believe it that a rank long hop has fetched him a wicket. It is a short delivery around middle, D'Arcy transfers his weight on the back leg as he attempts to pull it into the empty stands at deep mid-wicket. But it takes the top half of his bat and Henry Nicholls settles himself under it in the deep to take a simple catch. Short is disappointed and hits the turf with his bat before walking back dejected to the pavilion. Australia appear to be imploding here!
34.2
1
Tossed up delivery on off, Marnus drives it through mid off for a single.
34.1
4
FOUR! That is put away! Short delivery on off, Labuschagne pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
Ish Sodhi is back on. 3-0-21-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
0
1
2
3
1
Lockie Ferguson 39/1(7)
33.6
.
Full delivery on off, Short drives it towards mid off.
33.5
.
Play and a miss! Short delivery outside off, Short looks to pull but misses it.
33.4
1
Length delivery on middle, Marnus flicks it through mid-wicket for a run.
33.3
2
Full again on middle, Labuschagne flicks it through square leg. The batsmen get two runs.
33.2
3
Full delivery on off, Short drives it through mid off. The fielder chases it and does well to stop it before the ropes. The batsmen get three runs.
33.1
1
On a length on middle, Labuschagne flicks it towards square leg for a single.
Lockie Ferguson is back on. 6-0-32-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Mitchell Santner 21/2(7)
32.6
.
Floated delivery on middle, Short flicks it to mid-wicket.
32.5
.
On middle, Short flicks it towards square leg.
32.4
.
Flighted delivery on off, Short punches it towards the off side.
32.3
.
Loopy delivery on middle, Short flicks it to mid-wicket.
32.2
.
Floated delivery on middle, Short defends it off the back foot.
32.1
1
Tossed up delivery on off, Labuschagne drives it through mid off for a single.
In over# 1
1
1
0
1
1
0
Colin de Grandhomme 29/0(6)
31.6
1
On a length on middle, Labuschagne looks to defend but gets an inside edge. It goes towards fine leg. The batsmen cross ends.
31.5
1
Full delivery on off, Short drives it through mid off for a single.
31.4
.
On a length on off, Short punches it back towards the bowler.
31.3
1
Length delivery on middle, Labuschagne flicks it through mid-wicket for a run. 150 up for Australia.
31.2
1
On a length on off, Short punches it through mid on for a single.
31.1
.
On a good length on off, Short defends it off the back foot.
Colin de Grandhomme is back on.
In over# 1
2
0
0W
0
0
0
Mitchell Santner 20/2(6)
30.6
2
Floated delivery on off, Marnus guides it towards third man. The batsmen get two runs.
30.5
.
Loopy delivery on middle, Labuschagne defends it back towards the bowler.
Marnus Labuschagne replaces Steven Smith out in the middle.
30.4
W
OUT! BOWLED! Not often you go through the defense of Steven Smith. Santner this time goes quicker through the air. He fires it in flat and a touch short around off at 92.6 kph, Smith spots the line and length early and finds it to be good enough to attempt for the back foot punch. But it skids off the surface and hurries past his bat to disturb the off pole. Smith cannot believe what has happened here! He looks at the pitch and then the stumps. Completely bamboozled. New Zealand enjoying a brilliant passage of play on the back of Santner's heroics!
30.3
.
Loopy delivery on off, Smith keeps it out.
30.2
.
Floated delivery on off, Smith drives it to covers.
30.1
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Smith flicks it to mid-wicket.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
1
0
Trent Boult 14/0(6)
29.6
.
Full delivery on off, Short defends it out.
29.5
.
Full again on off, D'Arcy drives it towards mid off.
29.4
.
Full delivery on off, Short drives it back towards the bowler.
29.3
.
On a good length on off, Short looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
29.2
1
On a length on off, Smith taps it towards covers and takes a quick single.
29.1
.
Boult bowls a bouncer, Smith lets it sail through to the keeper.
In over# 1
0
0
0W
0
1
1
Mitchell Santner 18/1(5)
28.6
.
Flighted delivery on off, Short blocks it off the back foot.
28.5
.
BEATEN! Tossed up delivery just outside off, Short looks to defend but misses it.
D'Arcy Short is the next batsman in.
28.4
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Santner comes back into the attack and strikes. Just like Warner, Finch also falls soon after scoring his fifty! Santner bowls this slower through the air outside off and gets it to spin away a little. Finch looks to force it through the line but gets an outside edge which goes back to the keeper. Latham fails to hold onto the catch in the first attempt but manages to pouch it in the second. Aaron kicks the turf in disgust as he returns to the pavilion. Both the set openers are now back to the hut. Can New Zealand make a comeback in this game?
28.3
.
Loopy delivery on off, Finch plays it to point.
28.2
1
Floated delivery on middle, Smith pushes it through mid on for a run.
28.1
1
Tossed up delivery on off, Finch plays it towards covers for a single.
Mitchell Santner is back on. 4-0-16-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
0
1
Trent Boult 13/0(5)
27.6
.
Full delivery on off, Smith drives it towards mid off.
27.5
.
On a good length on middle, Smith keeps it out.
27.4
1
Length delivery on off, Finch guides it towards third man for a single.
27.3
.
On a good length on off, Finch blocks it off the back foot.
27.2
.
Boult bowls a yorker on off, Finch digs it out and plays it towards point.
27.1
1
Good length ball outside off, Smith guides it to the third man region for a single.
Trent Boult is back on. 4-0-11-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
1
1
0
0
1
6
Lockie Ferguson 32/1(6)
26.6
1
Full delivery on off, Smith drives it through covers for a run.
26.5
1
NOT OUT! Yes, Finch has made it inside the crease. Finch is safe! On a length on middle, Finch pushes it towards mid on and takes off for a single. Williamson comes ahead and then dives forward. He collects the ball and has a shy at the bowler's end. He hits and the on-field umpire has taken it upstairs. The replays roll in and they show that Aaron Finch has made it in quite easily.
A run out appeal has been taken upstairs! Finch is the man in question but he looks like he was in. Has Finch made it?
26.4
.
Full delivery on middle, Finch looks to drive but gets it off the inner half of the bat. It goes towards mid on.
26.3
.
On a good length on off, Finch looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
26.2
1
Length delivery on off, Smith punches it through point for a single.
26.1
6
SIX! That is some shot from Steven Smith! Absolutely brilliant! Full delivery on middle, Smith moves inside his crease and flicks it over deep square leg for a maximum.
In over# 1
0
0
0
4
0
1
James Neesham 33/0(5)
25.6
.
BEATEN! On a good length and outside off, Finch looks to drive but misses it.
25.5
.
Full delivery on off, Finch drives it to covers.
25.4
.
Full again on off, Finch drives it towards mid off.
25.3
4
FOUR! Nicely played! Full delivery on off, Finch slashes it over point for a boundary.
25.2
.
Good length delivery on middle, Finch defends it off the back foot.
25.1
1
On a good length on off, Smith looks to defend but gets an outside edge. It goes towards third man for a single.
In over# 1
1
0
1
0
1
0W
Lockie Ferguson 23/1(5)
24.6
1
Good length ball on the pads, Smith works it to fine leg for a single.
24.5
.
Full delivery outside off, Smith drives it to cover.
24.4
1
Full delivery on middle, Finch pushes it past the bowler and takes off for a single. The fielder comes across but fails to collect it cleanly. The batters make it easily in the end.
24.3
.
Length ball on middle, Finch defends it back to the bowler.
24.2
1
Length ball outside off, Smith guides it to third man for a single.
Steven Smith is the new batsman in.
24.1
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Finally, something to celebrate for New Zealand. It is Ferguson who has provided the breakthrough but it was a good innings from David Warner. He will be disappointed though not to go on and score a big one here. Short ball on off, hurrying up the batsman with his pace as the speed gun records it to be 149.6 kph. Warner looks to pull but it takes the top edge and goes towards mid on where Sodhi takes the simplest of catches. Warner was in no position to play that pull as the ball hurried onto him and tumbles in the process. Also, David's one hand came off the handle.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
0
4
James Neesham 28/0(4)
23.6
.
Good length delivery on middle, Finch keeps it out.
23.5
1
On a length on off, Warner punches it through covers for a single.
23.4
.
Full delivery on off, Warner drives it towards mid off.
23.3
.
Good length delivery on off, Warner taps it to point.
23.2
.
Full delivery on off, Warner drives it to covers where Santner makes a fine stop.
23.1
4
FOUR! Nicely played! On a length on leg, Warner flicks it towards fine leg for a boundary.
In over# 1
1
1
1
0
1
1
Lockie Ferguson 20/0(4)
22.6
1
Length delivery on middle, Warner flicks it towards square leg for a single.
22.5
1
Short delivery on middle, Finch pulls it through mid-wicket for a run.
22.4
1
On a length on off, Warner pushes it towards covers for a single.
22.3
.
Length delivery on off, Warner punches it to covers.
22.2
1
On a length on middle, Finch flicks it towards mid-wicket and takes off for a single. The fielder collects the ball and then has a shy the bowler's end but misses. Would have been close.
22.1
1
Short delivery on leg, Warner pulls it over square leg for a single.
Lockie Ferguson is back into the attack. His figures read 3-0-15-0 so far.
In over# 1
0
1
1
0
0
1
James Neesham 23/0(3)
21.6
.
Good length delivery on off, Finch defends it out.
21.5
1
On a length on off, Warner punches it through point for a run.
21.4
1
50 up for Aaron Finch! It is his 26th ODI fifty! The skipper has looked solid till now and will look to score big. Length delivery on middle, Finch flicks it through square leg for a single.
21.3
.
On a length on off, Finch keeps it out.
21.2
.
On a good length on middle, Finch defends it off the back foot.
21.1
1
Length delivery on off, Warner punches it through point for a single.
James Neesham is back on. 2-0-20-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
1
0
1
1
0
1
Ish Sodhi 21/0(3)
20.6
1
Floated delivery on middle, Warner drives it through mid on for a single.
20.5
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Warner drives it towards mid off.
20.4
1
Loopy delivery on off, Finch plays it towards covers for a run.
20.3
1
Full delivery on middle, Warner drives it through mid on for a single.
20.2
.
Floated delivery on off, Warner drives it towards mid off.
20.1
1
Tossed up delivery on middle, Finch drives it through mid on for a single.
In over# 1
1
1
4
1
0
0
Colin de Grandhomme 25/0(5)
19.6
1
On a length on off, Finch pushes it towards mid off where Williamson misfields and concedes a single.
19.5
1
Full delivery on off, Warner drives it through covers for a single.
19.4
4
FOUR! Cracking shot! Short and outside off, Warner cuts it hard through point for a boundary.
19.3
1
On a length on off, Finch plays it towards point for a single.
19.2
.
Length delivery on middle, Finch punches it towards point.
19.1
.
On a good length on off, Finch defends it off the back foot.
Drinks Break!
In over# 1
0
1
0
1
1
6
Ish Sodhi 17/0(2)
18.6
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Warner flicks it to mid-wicket.
18.5
1
Full delivery on off, Finch drives it through mid off for a single. 100 up for Australia.
18.4
.
Floated delivery on off, Finch taps it towards point.
18.3
1
50 up for David Warner! It is his 21st ODI fifty! Loopy delivery on middle, Warner sweeps it through square leg for a single. He did not have a great series in South Africa but has played a good innings so far. Can he convert it to a ton here?
18.2
1
Tossed up delivery on off, Finch drives it through mid off for a single.
18.1
6
SIX! That is a loose delivery from Sodhi! Short delivery on middle, Finch pulls it over mid-wicket for a maximum.
In over# 1
1
1
1
0
1
0
Colin de Grandhomme 18/0(4)
17.6
1
Full delivery on off, Finch drives it through mid off for a run.
17.5
1
On a length on middle, Warner pushes it towards mid on for a single.
17.4
1
Full on middle, Finch flicks it through square leg for a run.
17.3
.
Good length delivery on middle, Finch keeps it out.
17.2
1
On a length on off, Warner taps it through point for a single.
17.1
.
Full delivery on off, Warner drives it towards covers where Santner makes a fine stop.
In over# 1
0
1
4
0
0
3
Ish Sodhi 8/0(1)
16.6
.
Loopy delivery on off, Finch plays it towards point.
16.5
1
Tossed up delivery on middle, Warner flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
16.4
4
FOUR! Nice improvisation! Floated delivery on off, Warner plays a reverse sweep through point for a boundary.
16.3
.
Flighted delivery on off, Warner drives it towards covers where Williamson dives to his right and makes a good stop.
16.2
.
Loopy delivery on off, Warner drives it towards mid off.
16.1
3
Tossed up delivery on off, Finch drives it through covers. Nicholls in the deep slides and makes an excellent stop. The batsmen get three runs.
Ish Sodhi is on now.
In over# 1
0
4
1
1
0
0
Colin de Grandhomme 14/0(3)
15.6
.
On a length on off, Warner defends it towards covers.
15.5
4
FOUR! Poor ball from de Grandhomme! Cannot bowl short to the Aussies. Short delivery on middle, Warner pulls it through square leg for a boundary.
15.4
1
Full delivery on middle, Finch drives it through mid on for a run.
15.3
1
Length delivery on off, Warner punches it through covers for a single.
15.2
.
Full delivery on off, Warner drives it towards covers where the fielder makes a good stop.
15.1
.
On a good length on off, Warner keeps it out.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
3nb
1
4
Mitchell Santner 16/0(4)
14.6
.
Flighted on middle, Finch defends it out.
14.5
.
Floated ball on the pads, Finch looks to flick but gets hit on the pads. The keeper collects the ball. Santner appeals but the umpire is not interested.
14.4
1
Driven through mid on by the batsman. One run added to the total.
14.3
.
Warner does not make use of the Free Hit! Fullish ball on middle, David plays it to the leg side.
14.3
3nb
No ball! Flighted ball on middle, Warner heaves it to deep mid-wicket for a couple. The fielder comes across and then makes a good diving stop. A Free Hit will follow.
14.2
1
Tossed up ball outside off, Finch drives it through covers for a single.
14.1
4
FOUR! Poor bowling from Santner! Flighted ball on the pads, Finch goes on his knees and then sweeps it to the deep square leg region for a boundary.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1nb
0
2
0
Colin de Grandhomme 8/0(2)
13.6
.
Good length delivery on off, David keeps it out.
13.5
.
Length delivery on middle, Warner flicks it to square leg.
13.4
.
On a length on middle, Warner flicks it towards mid-wicket. Warner does not make much use of the Free Hit.
13.4
1nb
NO BALL! Colin de Grandhomme oversteps! Short delivery on off, Warner cuts it to point. Free Hit coming up!
13.3
.
Length delivery on off, Warner taps it to point.
13.2
2
Full delivery on off, Warner drives it through covers for a couple.
13.1
.
On a length on off, Warner defends it to covers.
In over# 1
1
0
3
0
0
0
Mitchell Santner 7/0(3)
12.6
1
On middle, Warner flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
12.5
.
Floated delivery on middle, Warner blocks it off the back foot.
12.4
3
Short and outside off, Finch cuts it through point. The fielder in the deep does well to stop it. The batsmen get three runs.
12.3
.
Loopy delivery on off, Finch plays it towards point.
12.2
.
An appeal for LBW turned down! Flighted delivery on off, Finch looks to defend but gets hit on the pads. The bowler appeals for lbw but the umpire shakes his head. The Kiwis think of a review but decide against it. Replays show that it came off the pad first. It looked out as well.
12.1
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Finch plays it towards the off side.
In over# 1
1
1
1
0
2
0
Colin de Grandhomme 5/0(1)
11.6
1
Length delivery on off, Finch pushes it towards point for a run.
11.5
1
On a length on off, Warner punches it through covers for a single.
11.4
1
Full delivery on off, Finch drives it through mid off for a single.
11.3
.
Good length delivery on middle, Finch blocks it well.
11.2
2
Full delivery on off, Finch drives it through covers. The batsmen get two runs.
11.1
.
On a length on off, Finch taps it towards point.
Colin de Grandhomme is into the attack.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Mitchell Santner 3/0(2)
10.6
.
On middle, Warner flicks it to mid-wicket.
10.5
.
Flighted delivery on middle, Warner looks to flick but gets hit on the thigh pad.
10.4
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Warner comes down the track and plays it back towards the bowler.
10.3
.
Tossed up on middle, Warner comes down the pitch and then pushes it back to the bowler.
10.2
.
Floated on middle, Warner flicks it to mid-wicket.
10.1
1
Floated outside off, Finch drives it through cover for a single.
Powerplay 2 is signalled. Maximum of 4 fielders can be outside the 30-yard circle till the 40th over.
In over# 1
4
0
0
4
1
6
James Neesham 20/0(2)
9.6
4
FOUR! Warner ends Powerplay 1 in excellent fashion. Full delivery on off, Warner lifts it over covers for a boundary. 15 from the over. 50-run stand is up as well. End of Powerplay 1. Australia are 51/0.
9.5
.
On a good length on off, Warner defends it off the back foot.
9.4
.
Full again on off, Warner drives it to covers.
9.3
4
FOUR! Warner gets into the act now! Full delivery on middle, Warner hammers it through the mid off region for a boundary. 11 already off the first three balls.
9.2
1
On a length on off, Finch pushes it towards covers for a single.
9.1
6
SIX! First signs of aggression from Finch! Full delivery on middle, Finch lofts it over long on for a maximum. First one of the game.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
1
0
Mitchell Santner 2/0(1)
8.6
.
On off, Warner punches it back towards the bowler.
8.5
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Warner comes down the track and keeps it out.
8.4
.
Flighted delivery on middle, Warner defends it off the front foot.
8.3
1
Loopy delivery on off, Finch drives it through mid off for a run.
8.2
1
Floated delivery on middle, Warner drives it through mid on for a single.
8.1
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Warner flicks it to mid-wicket where the fielder makes a fine stop.
First signs of spin! Mitchell Santner is brought into the attack.
In over# 1
0
1
4
0
0
0
James Neesham 5/0(1)
7.6
.
Good length delivery on off, Finch keeps it out.
7.5
1
On a length on middle, Warner flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
7.4
4
FOUR! Cracking shot! Short and outside off, Warner cuts it hard over point for a boundary.
7.3
.
Length delivery on off, Warner taps it towards point.
7.2
.
Full delivery on off, Warner drives it towards mid off.
7.1
.
On a good length on off, Warner defends it off the back foot.
First change of the game. James Neesham is into the attack.
In over# 1
1
1lb
0
0
1
0
Trent Boult 11/0(4)
6.6
1
Full on middle, Warner drives it towards mid off and takes a single to keep strike for the next over.
6.5
1lb
Good length ball on the pads, Finch looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. The ball rolls to square leg and the batters steal a leg bye.
6.4
.
Full on middle, Finch defends it out.
6.3
.
On a length around off, Finch pushes it to cover.
6.2
1
Good length ball outside off, Warner pushes it to the deep cover region for a single.
6.1
.
Back of a length ball outside off, Warner goes on his back foot and then punches it to cover.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
0
0
Lockie Ferguson 15/0(3)
5.6
.
Full on off, Aaron pushes it to the mid off region for another dot.
5.5
.
Another full toss on middle, Finch defends it to mid on.
5.4
.
Full toss outside off, Finch drives but finds the point fielder. Finch has missed out there.
5.3
1
Length ball on off, Warner taps it to point and calls Finch for a single. The fielder has a shy at the keeper's end but misses. It would not have mattered as Finch was in.
5.2
.
Full delivery on middle, Warner pushes it back to Ferguson.
5.1
.
Good length ball outside off, Warner pushes it to mid off.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
1
0
Trent Boult 9/0(3)
4.6
1
Good length ball on off, Warner guides it to the third man region for a single.
4.5
.
Back of a length ball on off, Warner removes his one hand of the handle of the bat and defends it onto the pitch.
4.4
.
Uppish but safe! Back of a length ball on middle, Warner hops and then looks to flick but it takes the leading edge and goes to the left of the bowler. Boult moves to that side but the ball falls short.
4.3
.
Good length ball outside off, angling away. Warner looks to defend at first but then decides to leave it alone.
4.2
1
Full delivery outside off, Finch comes down the track and drives it to deep cover for a single.
4.1
.
Well fielded! Full toss on middle, Finch drives it towards mid on. Colin de Grandhomme comes across and then dives to make the stop.
In over# 1
0
0
0
4
1
4
Lockie Ferguson 14/0(2)
3.6
.
BEATEN! Good way to finish the over! Good length ball outside off, Warner looks to defend but the ball whizzes past the bat and goes into the mitts of the keeper.
3.5
.
Very full delivery outside off, Warner lunges and then looks to drive but fails to get any bat on it.
3.4
.
Full delivery outside off, Warner pushes it to cover.
3.3
4
FOUR! Just wide of the mid-wicket fielder! Short ball on off, Warner pulls it uppishly but it is wide of the fielder and the ball races to the deep mid-wicket fence.
3.2
1
Full delivery on off, Finch drives it through point for a single.
3.1
4
FOUR! First boundary for Aaron Finch! Short of a length delivery, Finch pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
In over# 1
4
0
0
1
0
0
Trent Boult 7/0(2)
2.6
4
FOUR! Creamed! Full delivery outside off, Warner lunges forward and drives it through the cover region for a boundary. First one of the game.
2.5
.
Full on off, Warner pushes it to mid off.
2.4
.
Length ball on off, Warner defends it off the back foot.
2.3
1
Full on middle, Finch drives it to mid on and takes a single.
2.2
.
An appeal for caught behind turned down. Short ball around middle, Finch looks to pull but misses. Boult is confident that he has edged it and starts celebrating but the umpire is not interested. Taylor wants Williamson to take the review but in the end, Williamson decides against it. Ultra Edge rolls in and it shows that there was no bat on it. Good decision not to review.
2.1
.
Good length ball around off, nipping in. Finch looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
In over# 1
0
0
2
1
1lb
2
Lockie Ferguson 5/0(1)
1.6
.
On a length on the pads, Warner attempts to tuck it to the leg side but misses. He gets hit on the pads but no harm done.
1.5
.
Good length ball outside off, Warner looks to defend but it takes the inside edge and hits Warner on the pads.
1.4
2
Ferguson is not getting his line right to Warner! Bowls another one on the pads, Warner whips it towards mid-wicket for a couple.
1.3
1
Fullish ball outside off, Finch drives it to covers and picks up a single.
1.2
1lb
LEG BYE! Length ball on the pads, Warner looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. The ball goes to square leg and the batters cross for a leg bye.
1.1
2
Ferguson starts with a full delivery on the pads, Warner flicks it through mid-wicket and gets a couple before the fielder comes across and cleans it up.
Lockie Ferguson to bowl from the other end.
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2
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1lb
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Trent Boult 2/0(1)
0.6
2
Finch is off the mark! Good length ball on middle and leg, Finch tucks it to the deep square leg region and picks up a couple. 3 from the first over.
0.5
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Yorker on middle, Finch manages to dig it out back to the bowler. Good bowling from Trent Boult.
0.4
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Full delivery on middle, Finch drives but Boult does well to field it.
0.3
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Length ball outside off, Finch dances down the track and then pushes it back to the bowler.
0.2
1lb
Australia are underway! Good length ball on the pads, Warner looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. The ball rolls to square leg. The batters steal a leg bye.
0.1
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Boult starts with a length ball outside off, angling away. Warner pushes it to the cover fielder.
We are all set to begin! The Kiwi players are in a huddle before making their way out to the middle. They are followed by David Warner and Aaron Finch. Trent Boult will start with the ball for the visitors.
Kane Williamson, the Kiwi skipper, says that they would have batted first as well. States that the series against India was a great one. Goes on to say that they are going with 2 seamers and 2 spinners.
Aaron Finch, the Australian skipper, says the wicket looks good to bat on. Adds that they weren't at their best in the South Africa series. States that it feels weird that there is no crowd at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
New Zealand (Playing XI) - Martin Guptill, Henry Nicholls, Kane Williamson (C), Ross Taylor, Tom Latham (WK), James Neesham, Colin de Grandhomme, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult.
Australia (Playing XI) - Aaron Finch (C), David Warner, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, D'Arcy Short, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.
Toss - Australia have won the toss and they choose to bat first.
Hello and a warm welcome to our coverage of the first ODI between Australia and New Zealand. Despite the Coronavirus concerns affecting many sporting events in the world, these two teams are all set to lock horns in a 3-match ODI series. Australia had a tough series against South Africa and now would look for home comforts to get back to winning ways. They have retained the same squad that played the Proteas but Kane Richardson has been tested for COVID-19 and will miss this game. Sean Abbott has been called up to the squad as a standby. New Zealand, on the other hand, will be high on confidence after their victory against India and will be looking to continue the winning momentum. Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson and Matt Henry return to the squad, further bolstering their squad. Cricket Australia has announced that this series will be played behind closed doors due to Covid-19 virus. Will the Kiwis start the series with a win or will Australia get back to winning ways? Toss and team updates in a while.
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