Australia vs New Zealand, 1st ODI Live: New Zealand have set a 233-run target for Australia© AFP
Australia vs New Zealand, 1st ODI, Live Score Updates: Alex Carey and Cameron Green have scored fifties to keep Australia ahead in the chase of 233 runs vs New Zealand. On the other hand, Trent Boult and Matt Henry have picked three and two wickets, respectively, so far. Earlier, Devon Conway top-scored with a knock of 46 as New Zealand set a 233-run target for Australia in the first ODI of the three-match series. Glenn Maxwell returned with four wickets for Australia. Earlier, the 81-run stand for the second wicket between Devon Conway and Kane Williamson was ended by Adam Zampa in the 23rd over as he dismissed Conway. Soon after, Williamson also perished for 45 and New Zealand lost their third wicket. Earlier, Australia got off to an ideal start as Mitchell Starc dismissed Martin Guptill in the fifth over of the innings after skipper Aaron Finch opted to bowl first New Zealand in the first ODI of the three-match series at the Cazaly’s Stadium in Cairns. Australia had last won the series against Zimbabwe 2-1, but it is important to remember that the side suffered a seven-wicket loss in the third and final ODI. On the other hand, New Zealand are coming off a successful tour of the West Indies where they won both ODI and T20I series. (LIVE SCORECARD)
New Zealand (Playing XI): Martin Guptill, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson(c), Tom Latham(w), Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult
Australia (Playing XI): Aaron Finch(c), David Warner, Steven Smith, Alex Carey(w), Marnus Labuschagne, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
Here are the Live Updates from the 1st ODI between Australia and New Zealand, straight from Cazaly’s Stadium, Cairns
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