Steve Smith will get one other crack for Australia on the high of the order instead of David Warner (groin soreness). That is Australia’s final T20 earlier than the World Cup in June. Smith is definitely on the aircraft, however in all probability not within the first-choice XI, a giant innings right here may change that.
Massive day for Steve Smith.Credit score: Getty
Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins additionally get a relaxation, bringing Spencer Johnson into the aspect. Mitchell Starc additionally is available in as Matthew Quick replaces Mitch Marsh at No.3.
Australian XI: 1 Steve Smith, 2 Travis Head, 3 Matt Quick, 4 Glenn Maxwell, 5 Josh Inglis, 6 Tim David, 7 Matthew Wade (captain, wk), 8 Mitch Starc, 9 Nathan Ellis, 10 Adam Zampa, 11 Spencer Johnson
New Zealand XI: 1 Finn Allen, 2 Will Younger, 3 Tim Seifert (wk), 4 Glenn Phillips, 5 Mark Chapman, 6 Josh Clarkson, 7 Mitch Santner (captain), 8 Adam Milne, 9 Ish Sodhi, 10 Trent Boult, 11 Ben Sears.
Modifications aplenty for the Kiwis too. Devon Conway has a thumb harm that’s threatening his spot in Thursday’s Check, whereas Rachin Ravindra has additionally been saved in cotton wool for that recreation. Tim Seifert is again into the aspect with the gloves as cowl for Conway.