The tarns-Tasmanian rivalry is here as two powerhouses of the world cricket is taking each other for the ultimate clash for the second ODI of Hadlee-Chappell series. Australia and New Zealand will take on each other for the second ODI of the series. These two teams will lock their horns on December 6, 2016 at the Manuka Oval, Canberra.
Where to watch
Star Sports 2
Timing
9:00 AM
Toss
New Zealand won the toss and opted to bowl first
Australia Team Preview
The mighty Australian have won the first ODI and currently they are leading the series by 1-0 thanks to the massive match winning century from the skipper Smith in the last match. Steven Smith led side will walk this match with a single motive of claiming the series.
The key player for Australia is the duo of Smith and Warner with the bat and the duo of Hazelwood and Start with the white cherry. The addition of spearhead Patrick Cummins will boost the morale of the Australian.
However, the think tank of Australia opted to drop Adam Zampa and brought the experience James Faulkner in the side, which can give them extra batting option lower down the order.
A good attacking cricket is what Australia need to seal the match with the series.
Australia Playing XI
David Warner, Aaron Finch, Steven Smith (c), George Bailey, Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head, Matthew Wade (wk), James Faulkner, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood
New Zealand Team Preview
The Blackcaps under the captaincy of Kane Williamson will walk this match with the prime motive of saving the series by winning this match. New Zealand has lost the first match by the heavy margin and this time they have roped their premier bowler Tim Southee in place of last match debutant, Ferguson.
New won the toss and opted to bat bowl first and the decision proved to be costly as Warner notched his 10th century and Australia are moving towards the big score.
New Zealand bowlers needs to create a miracle to stop the Aussie scoring above of 300+ score.
New Zealand Playing XI
Martin Guptill, Tom Latham, Kane Williamson (c), James Neesham, BJ Watling (wk), Colin Munro, Mitchell Santner, Colin de Grandhomme, Tim Southee, Matt Henry, Trent Boult
Prediction
Australia is favorite to win the match
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