Michael Hussey, Phillip Hughes, Ricky Ponting, Usman Khawaja, Ben Cutting, James Pattinson, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Peter Siddle, Brad Haddin,
Dean Brownlie, Jesse Ryder, Kane Williamson, Martin Guptill, Ross Taylor, Chris Martin, Daniel Vettori, Doug Bracewell, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Bradley Watling, Brendon McCullum, Reece Young, David Warner, Michael Clarke
Traditionally, this venue is known for bounce and pace. The batsmen will get good values for their shots.
| Australia | New Zealand | |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | Home conditions | Batting depth |
| Weakness | Batting form, injuries to key players | Experience |
| Opportunities | Start home season with a win | Develop young side's confidence with a win Down Under |
| Threats | Daniel Vettori and Brendon McCullum | Michael Clarke and Peter Siddle |
| Australia | New Zealand | |
|---|---|---|
| Matches won | 26 | 7 |
| Home Wins | 14 | 5 |
| Away Wins | 12 | 2 |
| Highest Innings Score | 607 on December 03, 1993 | 553 on November 08, 1985 |
| Lowest Innings Score | 103 on March 13, 1986 | 42 on March 29, 1946 |
| Australia | New Zealand | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Total Chased | 259 on November 22, 1985 | 227 on March 08, 1974 |
| Lowest Total Defended | 214 on March 11, 2000 | |
| Most Prolific Batsman | Allan Border - 1500 Runs | John Wright - 1277 Runs |
| Highest Individual Score | 250 by Doug Walters On February 18, 1977 | 188 by Martin Crowe On November 08, 1985 |
| Most Successful Bowler | Shane Warne - 103 Wickets | Richard Hadlee - 130 Wickets |
| Best Bowling Analysis | 6/31 by Shane Warne On November 26, 1993 | 9/52 by Richard Hadlee On November 08, 1985 |
