Usually atop world cricket, Australia are facing the strange feeling of being ahead of only the minnows in the latest T20 world rankings.

With the Chappell-Hadlee rivalry set to resume tomorrow in Auckland, we look at the best moments between the Black Caps and Australia in the last 35 years.

Black Caps skipper peppered with questions seeking a spark of controversy to ignite Australia's tour at the opening media conference.

COMMENT: Sunday's duck a natural risk of skipper's all-in style, not evidence he's past it, writes David Leggat.

Canterbury left hander earns a call-up after impressing the selectors in the 50-over format.

The underarm incident was the single greatest thing to ever happen to cricket in New Zealand, apart from Richard Hadlee.

Martin Guptill admits he has no idea how the Duckworth Lewis system works but conceded it worked to New Zealand's advantage at Eden Park yesterday.

The Black Caps needed some last-over hitting to vanquish Pakistan.

New Zealand has prevailed by three wickets with two balls to spare in their duel with Pakistan.

Australia's most in-form batsman, Usman Khawaja, will fly into Auckland tomorrow to join the ODI squad for the three-game series against New Zealand.

A twisted ankle means opener Martin Guptill is a doubtful starter for today's deciding one-day international between New Zealand and Pakistan at Eden Park.

Brian McKechnie and the Chappell brothers, Greg and Trevor, must dread February 1 rolling around, so to speak.

The owner of Dukes cricket balls is coming off the long run to attack Kookaburra's hold on the elite-level ball market in New Zealand.

Pakistan end their six-game tour of New Zealand at Eden Park tomorrow, but minds are starting to turn towards Australia's visit.

New Zealand will play their first Chappell-Hadlee Trophy series against Australia next week. Andrew Alderson picks six things for fans to ponder.