AUS vs NZ 2nd ODI Commentary - Cairns (08 September 2022)

FOUR! Trent Boult is out there to have some fun! Adam Zampa bowls a low full toss outside off, Trent Boult charges down the wicket and slaps the ball to the right on mid on for a boundary. 

Adam Zampa flights this full and just outside off, Trent Boult gets across the stumps and looks to sweep. Misses the ball as it goes on to thud against the pads. There is an appeal but the ball is clearly missing the off stump. 

Adam Zampa bowls a googly turning down leg on a fuller length, Trent Boult is well across the stumps but misses his flick and the ball hits his pads. Another appeal but the umpire says not out. 

Adam Zampa gets this in line with the stumps on a fuller length, Trent Boult looks to make room and chips the ball over the infield on the off side for a couple of runs. 

Another full toss outside off, Trent Boult looks to whip this towards the leg side but gets a leading edge that falls short of the fielder at cover.

OUT! LBW! It's all over! New Zealand have been bowled out for just 82! Adam Zampa flights a googly really full and pitching on off, Trent Boult looks to sweep this one but is early into the shot. The ball goes on to hit the pads. The Aussies think it is all over and after some contemplation, the umpire finally raises his finger. Trent Boult decides to review this and why not? There is no inside edge as confirmed by Snicko and Ball Tracking shows umpire's call on wicket's hitting as the ball is just clipping the leg stump. The on-field decision remains and Adam Zampa gets his five-wicket haul. What a performance this has been by the bowling unit of Australia. They win by 113 runs.

Tossed up, on off. Boult knocks it down to long on for a single.

Glenn Maxwell bowls this a touch shorter and wide outside off, Mitchell Santner cuts this towards deep cover for a single. 

This is fired into the pads on a fuller length, Trent Boult clips this towards mid-wicket and takes a run. 

Flights this one full and outside off, Mitchell Santner blocks this towards cover. 

This is slightly short and outside off, Mitchell Santner goes back in the crease and punches the ball towards cover. 

This is full and outside off, Mitchell Santner taps the ball towards backward point. 

OUT! CAUGHT! Adam Zampa gets his fourth wicket now! Matt Henry departs now. This is tad shorter and on middle. Henry goes back and works it aerially towards mid-wicket. The substitute fielder Ashton Agar takes the catch. Can Adam Zampa take a five-wicket haul here?

Adam Zampa bowls a low full toss in line with the stumps, Trent Boult flicks this straight to mid-wicket.

Adam Zampa bowls a googly outside off, Trent Boult punches this straight to mid off. 

Adam Zampa bowls this full and well outside off, Trent Boult goes towards the ball and leaves exaggeratedly. 

Goes fuller on middle. Boult clips it to mid-wicket for a single.

Shorter and around off. Mitchell Santner punches it to covers.

Glenn Maxwell flights this full and just outside off, Matt Henry chips this towards long on for a single. 

This is full as well and outside the off stump, Mitchell Santner shimmies down the wicket and mistimes his loft short of long on for a run. 

Gets the ball to spin back in sharply from outside off, Matt Henry blocks the ball towards cover.

Full once again and pitching on an off stump line, Matt Henry hits the back to the bowler who parries it towards long off. They take a run. 

Bowls this quicker and straight, angling inform outside off. Mitchell Santner happy to block this out towards cover. 

Tossed up, on off. Mitchell Santner drives it back to the bowler.

What a teaser from Adam Zampa! He floats this one full and in line with the stumps, Mitchell Santner goes to drive but gets an outside edge past the stumps and the keeper to third man for two runs. 

Adam Zampa bowls this one full and straight, Mitchell Santner blocks this solidly back down the pitch. 

This is wider outside off and on a full length, Mitchell Santner hits this hard towards long off and takes one.

WIDE! Strays down leg side this time on a shorter length, Matt Henry does not get this away and is called wide by the umpire. 

Misses his line once again and serves this on the pads on a shorter length, Matt Henry tucks this to fine leg for a single. 

This is outside off on a fuller length, Mitchell Santner lunges forward and smothers the ball into the pitch.

FOUR! Plays this one really late and gets four for it! Adam Zampa bowls this one full and outside the off stump, Mitchell Santner goes back in the crease and cuts this to the right of backward point for a boundary. 

Mitchell Starc goes full and into the stumps, Mitchell Santner clips this towards the mid on fielder.

This is on a good length and outside off, Mitchell Santner punches this off the back foot towards deep point for a run. 

Mitchell Starc goes 'round the wicket to the right-hander and serves this on a good length, outside off. Matt Henry knocks this to mid off. 

Mitchell Starc fires this one full and into the stumps, Matt Henry gets his bat down in time and flicks the ball towards deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs. 

That was close! Mitchell Starc serves this one full and just outside off, Matt Henry goes for the hoick but misses. The ball passes really close to the off pole. 

This is full as well and outside the off stump, Matt Henry knocks the ball towards the point fielder. 

A fuller delivery, outside off. Tim Southee drives it to covers for a single.

A flatter one on off. Mitchell Santner punches it to covers.

On the shorter side, on off. Mitchell Santner punches it to long off for a single.

OUT! BOWLED! Too good for Tim Southee this and it has really been a great bowling effort from the Aussies. This is lovely bowling by Zampa. He bowls a perfect googly that pitches around off and turns into Southee. He tries to defend it off the front foot. However, the ball sneaks between his bat and pad and shatters the stumps. Australia are just two wickets away now from sealing this series.

Adam Zampa floats this one full and in line with the stumps, Matt Henry blocks this back towards the bowler. 

Another straighter delivery served full and outside off, Matt Henry hangs his bat out to dry and is beaten on the outside edge. 

OUT! CAUGHT! Mitchell Starc strikes and another one bites the dust! He serves this on a fuller length and angles the ball into the stumps, Michael Bracewell looks to flick this leg side but does not connect well and the ball hits the pads. The ball lobs into the air and Glenn Maxwell at backward point comes running forward and takes a fine catch. There is a massive appeal for LBW initially but the umpire remains unmoved. As soon as the catch is taken he raises the finger. Snicko and Hotspot show a faint inside edge and Michael Bracewell walks back to the shed. Tim Southee is the next batter in.

Angles this one into the pads from 'round the wicket on a fuller length, Tim Southee clips the ball towards mid-wicket.

Mitchell Santner fires this one full and into the pads, Mitchell Santner finds the mid-wicket fielder with his flick.

On a length, on off. Mitchell Santner blocks it off the front foot.

Mitchell Starc bowls full once again and outside off, Mitchell Santner blocks this towards cover as well.

Huge appeal! Mitchell Santner bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Beats the outside edge and the Aussies think there is a nick. They do not go upstairs for this though. Another successful over for Australia.

Tossed up, on off. Michael Bracewell drives it to covers.

Slower through the air, on middle. Michael Bracewell defends it off the inside half of his blade towards square leg for a single.

Tad shorter on off. Mitchell Santner punches it to deep point for a single.

On the shorter side again, around off. Michael Bracewell punches it to deep extra cover for just a single.

Beaten! This is around off and tossed up. It turns a bit after pitching and beats Mitchell Santner as he tries to defend it.

Another dot to end the over! A fuller delivery on off. Mitchell Santner drives it to covers this time.

Lands it on a length, on off. Michael Bracewell defends it onto the pitch.

Serves it on a length, on off. Michael Bracewell punches it to mid on.

Shortish length and outside off. Michael Bracewell tries to cut it but does not time it this time.

A fullish delivery on off. Michael Bracewell drives it firmly to mid on.

Dot balls just keep coming, no run in this over so far. On a length and around off. Michael Bracewell is happy to defend it towards the off side.

Single to end the over! On the shorter side, around off. Michael Bracewell pulls it firmly to mid-wicket. Finch drives to his left and half-stops it. Single taken.

Tossed up, on middle. Michael Bracewell knocks it to long on for a single.

Slower through the air, on middle. Mitchell Santner blocks it off the front foot.

Bowls a nice loopy delivery on middle. Mitchell Santner gets an outside edge as he tries to defend it. The ball rolls towards the point region.

FOUR! Boundary and much-needed for New Zealand! This is a flighted delivery on off. Mitchell Santner gets under it and lifts it over mid off for a boundary.

A flatter delivery on off. Mitchell Santner blocks it out.

Good stop by Maxwell at covers. Overpitched delivery on off. Santner drives it to right of cover and Maxwell there stops it with a dive.

Marcus Stoinis begins the over with a full delivery outside the off pole, Michael Bracewell strokes this firmly towards point. 

FOUR! Crunched away! This has been beautifully played. Marcus Stoinis bowls full once again and just outside the off pole. Michael Bracewell hits this straight back past the bowler for a straight boundary. 

Marcus Stoinis bangs this in short and outside the off stump, Michael Bracewell goes for the pull shot towards mid-wicket. A half-stop concedes a single. 

This is on a good length and outside the off stump, James Neesham taps this towards cover. 

Goes fuller on middle. James Neesham whips it to deep mid-wicket for a couple.

OUT! CAUGHT! New Zealand are crumbling here, this is a big wicket of James Neesham now! Marcus Stoinis joins the party and New Zealand are six down here with only 45 on the board. Marcus Stoinis bowls it full on middle. James Neesham flicks it but does so uppishly and ends up hitting it straight to Aaron Finch at mid-wicket. James Neesham has fallen right in the trap set by the Aussies there and they now need a special effort from hereon to win this one.

Tossed up, on middle. Mitchell skips down the track and clips it to long on for a single.

Slower through the air, on off. Michael Bracewell defends it off the front foot.

Bowls it quicker and on middle. Michael Bracewell clips it behind square on the leg side for a single.

Tad shorter on off. Daryl Mitchell punches it to covers.

OUT! LBW! Adam Zampa gets another one and things are looking quite bleak for New Zealand now. Daryl Mitchell departs and sadly for New Zealand, this chase is going nowhere at the moment for them. This is tossed up, on off. Daryl Mitchell gets across and tries to reverse-sweep it. He, however, misses. The ball hits his pads and there is a huge appeal and the umpire eventually raises his finger. Daryl Mitchell after consulting his partner takes the review but it does not make any difference as the Snicko shows no bat there and the Ball Tracking shows three reds as well. Daryl Mitchell has to take that long walk back to the pavilion.

NOT OUT! Adam Zampa tosses this up, on off. James Neesham tries to sweep it but misses and is rapped on the pads. Adam Zampa in hope of another wicket makes a loud appeal. However, the umpire this time says no. Australians though are pretty confident and they take the review. The Hotspot shows no bat there. However, the Ball Tracking shows that the ball is missing the stumps. So the original decision stays and the New Zealand camp will be relieved here.

Marcus Stoinis serves this on a good length and outside off, Michael Bracewell blocks this towards point.

Marcus Stoinis delivers this back of a length and outside off, Michael Bracewell mistimes his pull towards the mid-wicket fielder. 

Marcus Stoinis goes full this time and outside the off pole, Michael Bracewell strokes this straight to mid off. 

This is full once again and outside the off stump, Michael Bracewell gets across and strokes this to the right of mid off. They take a single in the meantime. 

Lands it on a length, on middle. Mitchell clips it to short mid-wicket.

Quick single to end the over! Lands it on a length, on middle. Daryl Mitchell defends it towards mid on and sets off for a single. The fielder runs towards it and has a shy at the bowler's end but misses. Single taken.

OUT! LBW! Kane Williamson's labored knock has come to an end! Adam Zampa bowls a loopy full toss in line with the stumps, Kane Williamson sees an opportunity to score runs and his eyes light up. He looks to heave this into the leg side but misses the ball altogether. The ball goes on to hit the pads right in front of the wicket and Adam Zampa runs off in celebration. The umpire raises his finger and after long consideration, Kane Williamson decides to review. Hotspot shows there is no bat involved and Ball Tracking has umpire's call on wicket's hitting. The onfield decision remains and Kane Williamson has to depart. Big wicket for the Aussies. New Zealand are going nowhere in their chase here.

Adam Zampa serves this one full and in line with the stumps, Michael Bracewell flicks this towards mid-wicket.

Flights this one full as well and outside off, Michael Bracewell goes for a drive but gets an inside edge towards deep square leg for a single. 

Fires this one quicker in the air and serves this full outside off, Daryl Mitchell blocks this towards cover. 

Adam Zampa floats a googly full and outside off, Daryl Mitchell lunges forward and gets an inside edge onto his pads. the ball could have easily rolled onto the stumps. 

Tossed up, around off. Daryl Mitchell defends it off the front foot.

Marcus Stoinis begins with a good length delivery angled into the stumps, Kane Williamson uses his wrists and flicks the ball to the right of mid-wicket for a couple of runs. 

Pulls his length back a fraction and angles this down leg, Kane Williamson helps it along the way towards fine leg and takes a single. 

Gets his line right this time, outside off and on a good length. Daryl Mitchell blocks this back towards the bowler. 

Slower delivery bowled full and outside the off pole, Daryl Mitchell taps this towards the short cover region. 

Daryl Mitchell goes for a release shot! Marcus Stoinis takes pace off once again and bowls this full and angling into the stumps, Daryl Mitchell lofts this but does not time it well as he gets beaten for pace. The ball lands just beyond the mid off fielder and they take a brace. 

Marcus Stoinis bowls this full and outside the off stump, Daryl Mitchell dabs this back towards the bowler. Five runs from Marcus Stoinis' first over. 

On a good length and in line with the stumps, Kane Williamson fends this back towards the bowler. 

Sean Abbott continues to bowl straight and on a good length, Kane Williamson looks to work this leg side but gets a leading edge back down into the pitch. 

Sean Abbott bowls this on a good length and just outside off, Kane Williamson shimmies down the wicket and taps the ball towards cover. 

Delivers this one on a middle stump line and on a good length, Kane Williamson tucks this towards mid-wicket.

Finally a run conceded by Sean Abbott! There is a groan of dissatisfaction from the players and the crowd. He strays into the pads on a good length, Kane Williamson clips this towards deep square leg for a single. 

This is outside the off stump and on a good length, Daryl Mitchell taps the ball towards cover with soft hands. No maiden for Sean Abbott this time.

Adam Zampa floats this one full and outside off, Daryl Mitchell blocks this towards cover.

Flighted full and in line with the stumps, Daryl Mitchell goes for the reverse sweep and gets it to the right of short fine leg. Aaron Finch puts in a dive and restricts them to a single. 

Angling into the pads from a shorter length and Kane Williamson can not out this away and the ball hits his pads.

Short once again and outside the off stump, Kane Williamson carves this to deep cove for a single. 

FOUR! Daryl Mitchell finally gets one away! Just the second boundary in the New Zealand innings. Adam Zampa flights this one full and outside off, Daryl Mitchell goes for the reverse sweep and this time gets it to the deep backward point boundary for four runs. 

Bowls this a fraction short and in line with the stumps, Daryl Mitchell blocks this towards short mid on.

Back of a length, around off. Kane Williamson pushes it to left of the bowler. Still no run scored off the bowling of Sean Abbott!

Back of a length and outside off. Kane Williamson punches it to the point fielder.

Bowls it touch shorter, on off. Kane Williamson rides the bounce and blocks it out.

Still no run scored! He has bowled 22 deliveries now! Back of a length, on off. Kane Williamson is just happy to defend it.

Now, then this is another dot ball and will we see four maidens on a row? Lands this one on a length, on off. Kane Williamson is solid in his defence. However, is this the right way to go for the Kiwis?

Kane Williamson keeps it out again and Sean Abbott now has four maidens in his four overs along with two wickets he took in his first over! Stuff of dreams this, he continues to bowl it on a good length, close to off. There is no room for the batter to work with and Kane Williamson does not even try to make something out of nothing and just blocks it away.

Tossed up, on off. Kane Williamson drives it off the inside half of his blade back to the bowler.

Tad shorter on middle. Kane Williamson clips it to mid-wicket.

Touch shorter again, around off. Kane Williamson punches it to sweeper cover for a single.

Bowls it short and wider outside off. Mitchell cuts it to deep point for a single.

Fails to beat short third man. Zampa with another delivery that is shortish and outside off. Kane Williamson late cuts it left of short third man. Finch there dives and stops it.

A full toss on middle. Kane Williamson knocks it down to long on for a single. Just 3 from the over!

Serves it on a length, on off. Daryl Mitchell blocks it out.

Goes fuller and on middle. Daryl Mitchell plays it back to the bowler.

Another dot delivery! Keeps it on a good length, on off. Daryl Mitchell only manages to defend it.

Bit of inside edge this time! A fullish delivery, swinging into middle. Daryl Mitchell tries to drive it but gets the inside edge that brushes his pads and rolls towards the leg side.

Bowls it fuller on off. Mitchell drives it to mid off this time.

Another maiden, this is brilliant stuff from Aussies! Serves it on a length, on off. No room for the batter to work it and Daryl defends it.

Serves it on a length, on off. Kane Williamson defends it off the front foot.

Back of a length, on off. Kane Williamson rides the bounce and blocks it out.

On a good length and outside off. Kane Williamson makes a watchful leave.

In the channel, on off. Kane Williamson defends it right under his eyes.

Back of a length, on off. Kane Williamson is solid in his back foot defence this time!

FOUR! Good shot! Short and outside off. Kane Williamson rocks back and cuts it through point for a boundary.

Lands it on a length, on middle. Daryl Mitchell clips it to short mid-wicket.

Another good delivery and there is a huge appeal for LBW! However, the umpire is not interested and Finch after thinking for a while takes the DRS! The replays roll in and the Hotspot and Snicko shows no bat there. The Ball Tracking rolls now and it shows that the impact is outside off. So, the original decision of NOT OUT stays. This one lands around off and nips back in. Daryl Mitchell tries to defend it but he misses and the ball hits him on the pads. However, it looked like the impact was outside off and the Ball tracking confirmed the same.

Serves it on a length, on middle. Daryl Mitchell defends it from his crease.

Angles it into middle, on a length and Daryl Mitchell clips it to mid-wicket.

Beaten! A good-length delivery, outside off. Daryl Mitchell tries to drive it away. However, the ball ends up beating the outside edge of his blade.

Sean Abbott bowls this outside the off pole on a fuller length, Daryl Mitchell lunges forward and blocks the ball towards cover. Third maiden on the trot. 

Josh Hazlewood begins the over with a good-length delivery just outside off, Kane Williamson blocks this towards mid on. 

On a good length and outside the off stump, Kane Williamson taps this towards the cover region. 

What a lovely delivery from Josh Hazlewood! Bowls this on a length and outside off, Kane Williamson pushes at this but gets beaten by the extra carry off the wicket.

This is wide outside off but still on a good length, Kane Williamson gets across and defends the ball towards point. 

This is a touch fuller and in line with the stumps, Kane Williamson dabs this back towards the bowler. 

Wide this outside off on a good length, Kane Williamson feels for the ball and gets beaten all ends up. Back-to-back maidens for Australia.

Sean Abbott begins from 'round the wicket and bangs this in a touch short and into the batter. Devon Conway fends this to the left of the bowler.

OUT! CAUGHT! What an outstanding bowling change and Sean Abbott strikes immediately! He serves this on a good length and straying down leg, Sean Abbott swivels and looks to lift this over the fine leg fielder. Does not get a good connection and the ball floats into the palms of Adam Zampa who gets both hands to it but still fumbles slightly. He manages to hold on though and New Zealand have lost both their openers. 

Sean Abbott decides to go over the wicket, bowls this on a good length and just outside off, Tom Latham gets a confident stride forward and blocks the ball down the wicket. 

This is angling away from outside off on a good length, Tom Latham plays at this and hits it towards cover. 

OUT! CAUGHT! Two wickets in one over and Australia are right back in this game! Sean Abbott continues to tempt Tom Latham outside off on a good length. The batter obliges and pushes at the ball but gets a thick outside edge that flies to first slip. Aaron Finch takes the catch quite well and New Zealand are crumbling in this run chase. Sean Abbott has come into the attack and turned the tide in his team's favor. 

Delivers this on a good length and outside the off stump, Daryl Mitchell leaves this one alone. A double-wicket maiden for Sean Abbott to begin his spell!

Josh Hazlewood comes 'round the wicket to the left-hander and bowls this full outside off, Devon Conway advances down the wicket and hit this wide of mid off. David Warner dives to his right and stops the ball.

Serves this on a good length and angling into the stumps, Devon Conway taps this back towards the bowler.

Josh Hazlewood bowls this full and outside the off pole, Devon Conway gets his front foot forward and leaves the ball alone. 

This is a fraction short and outside the off stump, Devon Conway cuts this straight to the point fielder.

Goes back to bowling on a good length but strays into the pads, Devon Conway tucks this down to fine leg for a run. 

What a jaffa! Josh Hazlewood bowls this on a good length and just outside the off stump. The ball straightens after pitching and Kane Williamson is left playing down the wrong line. The ball swishes past the outside edge and Josh Hazlewood gives the batter the stare. Another miserly over with just one coming off it. 

Mitchell Starc serves this on a good length and gets the ball to angle into the left-hander, Devon Conway tucks this towards square leg and takes a single. 

This is slightly fuller and just outside off stump, Kane Williamson gets his bat down in time and taps the ball towards backward point. 

Angles this away from the batter from outside off on a good length, Kane Williamson raises his arms and lets the ball go through to the keeper.

On a good length once again but going away from the off stump, Kane Williamson shoulders his arms to this one as well. 

This is much straighter and on a good length, Kane Williamson covers the line of the ball and blocks it down to the right of the bowler.

Mitchell Starc goes much fuller and outside the off stump, Kane Williamson times this well but finds the mid off fielder. Just one run from this over and Australia are keeping it tight here. 

Josh Hazlewood bowls this slightly fuller and angling into the pads, Kane Williamson clips this towards square leg.

This is on a good length and just outside the off stump, Kane Williamson covers the line of the ball and blocks it back down the pitch. 

This is in line with the stump on a good length. Kane Williamson stands tall and taps this into the pitch with soft hands. 

Continues bowling on a good length and in the outside off stump channel, Kane Williamson is solid in defense as he blocks this to the off side. 

Josh Hazlewood goes a touch fuller and outside the off pole, Kane Williamson strokes this towards mid off.

Beaten! What a delivery to end the over. Josh Hazlewood bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump, getting the ball to nip back in off the surface. Kane Williamson goes through with the shot and gets beaten on the inside edge. Maiden over for Josh Hazlewood.

An appeal for an LBW again! On a length, nips back in from off. Conway tries to defend it but misses. He gets hit high on his pads and there is a big appeal again but the umpire is not interested this time.

Serves it tad shorter on off. Conway dabs it towards the off side.

WIDE! Goes fuller an down the leg side. Conway looks to flick it but misses.

On a length and around off. Conway dabs it towards cover-point this time.

Quick single! On a length, on middle. Conway clips it to mid-wicket for a single.

Back of a length, around off. Kane Williamson rides the bounce and pushes it to covers.

Risky single to end the over! On a length, on off. Kane Williamson defends it with soft hands towards covers and sets off for a single. The fielder charges towards the ball and has a shy at the bowler's end but misses. Single taken.

Back of a length, on middle. Kane Williamson clips it past square leg for a couple.

Serves it on a length, on off. Kane Williamson defends it solidly from his crease.

Bowls it on a length, on off. Kane Williamson with a solid block again.

On a length and around off. Kane Williamson gets an inside edge onto the turf as he tries to defend it again.

Nicely placed. Shortish length, on middle. Kane clips it through mid-wicket for a couple. Good use of the wrists.

Kane Williamson has been given out LBW here! However, he takes the DRS straightaway! The replays roll in and the Hotspot shows that there is clear bat involved here. So, the decision will be overturned and it will be NOT OUT! This delivery lands on a length, just outside off. Kane Williamson tries to defend it but gets the inside edge onto his pads. There is an appeal and the umpire raises his finger. However, Kane Williamson reviews and the decision is overturned.

Mitchell Starc bowls this on a good length and wide outside off, Kane Williamson shoulders his arms to this one.

Pulls his length back a bit, on off. Kane Williamson rides the bounce and defends it towards the off side.

A fullish delivery, around off. Kane Williamson stays in his crease and plays it late towards the off side.

Shortish length and outside off. Kane Williamson dabs it towards covers and takes an easy single this time.

Serves it on a length, on off. Conway with a compact forward defence.

On the shorter side, angling it into the body. Conway defends it off the top half of his blade towards the leg side. This has been a good start from Australia, they have not given away anything so far.

On a length and around off. Conway cuts it to the point fielder.

Serves it on a length again, on off. Conway defends it from his crease.

Goes tad fuller and on off. Conway with a solid block again.

Goes fuller and on middle. Conway defends it towards the leg side.

Josh Hazlewood serves this on a good length and just outside off, Devon Conway blocks this towards short cover.

Strays onto the pads this time on a good length, Devon Conway clips this towards deep square leg and they run well this time to take a couple of runs. Just two runs from Josh Hazlewood's first over.

Starc starts off with a length delivery on middle. Swinging into Guptill and he clips it to mid-wicket.

Bowls it fuller on middle. Guptill flicks it to the square leg fielder this time. This is good from Starc, targeting the stumps straightaway!

That's a natural variation for the left-arm seamer! Bowls it full and outside off. It goes across the batter and Guptill leaves it alone.

Dropped! Bowls it full and on middle. Guptill flicks it to square leg and Marnus Labuschagne there jumps to catch it. He gets both hands on this one but the ball does not stick and two runs are taken as the ball goes towards deep square leg.

OUT! TAKEN! This time he is caught and Martin Guptill departs early! Starc strikes in his first over and this was just what they needed to keep their spirits high. Starc bowls this one very cleverly. Pushes it full and wider outside off. Guptill goes for a big drive away from his body. However, he only manages to get a thick outside edge and the ball goes quite quickly towards first slip. Finch takes a sharp catch and Australia celebrate.

Oh, comedy of errors there! After such a big mix-up Kane Williamson still survives! Starc bowls it on a length, on off and Kane Williamson pushes it to covers. He sets off for a single straightaway but Conway is hesitant at the start. However, he then responds but both batters stop again in the middle of the pitch. In the meanwhile, Sean Abbott runs towards the ball and fumbles a bit. Conway and Kane Williamson then both try to run towards the batter's end but Conway stops after seeing his captain charging towards that end. The throw is off target at the batter's end as Alex Carey collects it away from the stumps. He looks to flick it back on to the sticks but misses and Kane Williamson makes his ground in the end.