New Zealand vs Australia 2016: Five Player Battles To Look Out For 1
Steven Smith and Kane Williamson.

David Warner vs Tim Southee

David Warner will play a crucial role if Australia were to win the ODI series against New Zealand.
David Warner will play a crucial role if Australia were to win the ODI series against New Zealand.

Arguably, the most dominant opener Australia has produced in a decade, David Warner will be the highlight for hosts in the series. Over the years, his batting order has assured plethora of runs coming his way but his struggle to tackle in-swing deliveries has been a concern till date. Having said that, the presence of Tim Southee in the Kiwi line-up might ruin his chances of returning to form after a poor show against South Africa in Tests.

Despite the likeliness of wickets assisting the batters, the left-handed batsman is mature enough to not rule out the Southee from his way considering his six-fer against Pakistan in recently concluded Test series.

Gautam Sodhi

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