September 22, 2024

LIVE: Under-fire Finch needs rebound as Aussies battle NZ in second ODI

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After a thrilling late victory over New Zealand in the first match of the ODI series, Australia will look to double down in Thursday’s second trans-Tasman clash in Cairns (2.20pm AEST).

Having lost the toss, Australia is 1-1 with Aaron Finch already back in the sheds for a second-ball duck after a loose shott to Matt Henry was caught at cover.

Finch is in strife in ODI cricket, with his past seven scores being: 0, 5, 5, 1, 15, 0 and 0.

Before play, former selector and Australia great Mark Waugh said on Fox Cricket that time is running out for Finch.

“It’s now or never. I think he’s got these two games. He’s got to show something in these two games,” Waugh said.

“He would not be in the side if he wasn’t captain.”

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Australia is without the injured Cameron Green, who posted a career best 89 not out – battling severe cramps on the way – to guide Australia home despite a late collapse in the first match.

He’s been replaced by Sean Abbott, while New Zealand

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TEAMS

Australia XI: Aaron Finch, David Warner, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Marcus Stoinis, Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Sean Abbott, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

New Zealand XI: Martin Guptill, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson (c), Tom Latham (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Jimmy Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Matt Henry, Trent Boult

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