Australia and New Zealand will square off in the all important Pool A encounter at the scenic Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday.A lot rides on the outcome of the Trans-Tasman clash besides bragging rights.For starters, the winner of the game will take home the coveted Chappell-Hadlee trophy.The match between the co-hosts promises to offer fans delicious viewing,with two power-packed favourites colliding.Australia last played a game on the opening day of the World Cup when they routed England at the MCG.Cyclone Marcia interfered to give them an extended break after their game against Bangladesh was washed out.New Zealand,on the other hand,demolished Sri Lanka,Scotland and England in a three-game first week.All that will count for little when the teams step out tomorrow.
New Zealand:
Brendon McCullum (capt), Trent Boult, Grant Elliot, Tom Latham, Martin Guptill, Mitchell McClenaghan, Nathan McCullum, Kyle Mills, Adam Milne, Daniel Vettori, Kane Williamson, Corey Anderson, Tim Southee, Luke Ronchi (wk), Ross Taylor.
Australia:
Michael Clarke (capt), George Bailey, Pat Cummins, Xavier Doherty, James Faulkner, Aaron Finch, Brad Haddin (wk), Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Johnson, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, David Warner, Shane Watson.
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Tim Southee, since destroying England with his seven-fer, suffered a shoulder niggle but is said to have recovered sufficiently for the clash. His battle with the Australian openers could shape the match.
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Weather forecast for Match 20- New Zealand VS Australia :-
Auckland is likely to be warm and sticky in time for the afternoon start,the forecast for showers having given way to more optimism.On match eve,a sharp burst interrupted Australia’s practice session,but they would not mind that too much.As long as the weather held on Saturday,both teams will be happy,for this match-up is too delicious to be washed away.
Squads:-
New Zealand:
Brendon McCullum (capt), Trent Boult, Grant Elliot, Tom Latham, Martin Guptill, Mitchell McClenaghan, Nathan McCullum, Kyle Mills, Adam Milne, Daniel Vettori, Kane Williamson, Corey Anderson, Tim Southee, Luke Ronchi (wk), Ross Taylor.
Australia:
Michael Clarke (capt), George Bailey, Pat Cummins, Xavier Doherty, James Faulkner, Aaron Finch, Brad Haddin (wk), Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Johnson, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, David Warner, Shane Watson.
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