New Zealand are on the road right away after a comprehensive series victory over Pakistan at home. The Kiwis, led by the solid Kane Williamson, have had a decent 2016. Their upcoming ODI series against Australia away from home will be a stern test. They surely won’t find things as easy as they did against Pakistan a few days ago.
Despite struggling this year across all forms, Australia are always a dangerous side in ODIs and will want to be on top of the Blackcaps in the three-match series. The two sides met for a three-match ODI series in New Zealand earlier this year, and this time, it’s Australia’s turn to host the series.
With the first match to be played on Sunday, we go through the predicted New Zealand XI: