Trent Boult will miss the first test against Australia. Australia captain Tim Paine won the toss and elected to bat in the first test at Perth Stadium on Thursday, backing his in-form batting lineup to expose a New Zealand attack weakened by the absence of spearhead Trent Boult. New Zealand were dealt a major blow for the day-nighter when Boult failed to overcome a side strain. New Zealand:Tom Latham, Jeet Raval, Kane Williamson (c), Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, BJ Watling (wk), Colin de Grandhomme, Mitch Santner, Tim Southee, Neil Wagner, Lockie Ferguson. (Trent Boult is confirmed injured and out)The weather/pitch:It's a scorching hot 38 degrees in Perth right now accompanied by perfect blue sky.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 12, 2019 04:46 UTC