A stunning 164 from Steve Smith lifted Australia to a total of 324-8 against the Black Caps in the first Chappell-Hadlee clash in Sydney. It's a tough but not impossible ask for the Black Caps, who will be left to rue some lost opportunities during the Australian innings. The day-night match at the Sydney Cricket Ground opens a three-match series for the Chappell-Hadlee trophy, currently held by New Zealand. Young paceman Pat Cummins was recalled to the Australian lineup, his latest comeback from chronic back problems, to support Mitch Starc and Josh Hazlewood. LineupsAustralia: David Warner, Aaron Finch, Steve Smith (captain), George Bailey, Mitch Marsh, Travis Head, Matthew Wade, Mitch Starc, Pat Cummins, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.

Source: New Zealand Herald December 04, 2016 02:58 UTC