LIVE Australia vs. New Zealand – Kangaroos decide to bowl first in overcast conditions
Australia have won the toss and elected to bowl first in their second Group A match of the ICC World Cup 2011 against New Zealand.
The match is being played at the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750.
There was some overnight rain in Nagpur, which forced Ricky Ponting to put the Kiwis into bat. The conditions at the venue are still overcast and some early movement is expected form the track.
The Australia captain also expected some moisture beneath the surface due to the rain and he was confident that his bowlers would make the most of the conditions.
On the other hand, Kiwi captain Daniel Vettori was not worried about the weather and overnight rain at Nagpur. He claimed that he would have elected to bat first had he won the toss. He further added that bowling second would suit his team.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Zimbabwe-c3045 in their opening match of the tournament. The pace attack of the Kangaroos is considered to be one of the most lethal amongst all competing nations.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Brett-Lee-c48419 and Shaun Tait did not get much assistance from the pitch in their previous match. However, the pace duo will be looking forward to get the maximum advantage of the Nagpur conditions.
Although http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Kenya-c752, they have decided to make one change to their playing eleven against Australia. The Kiwis have opted for specialist batsman Jamie How instead of their star all-rounder Jacob Oram.
How will be eying a big score in this match. He will be keen to cement his place in the team by performing against the defending champions and the number one team in One Day Internationals.
Friday’s match will be a big challenge for the Kiwis as a win will boost their confidence for the remainder of the tournament. On the other hand, Ponting will be hoping to continue his winning run in the World Cups as captain.
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