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Cricket: Dan almost lifts NZ out of gloom
Vettori's swashbuckling batting almost rescues NZ as Australia levels the Chappell-Hadlee series at 1-1.

Live commentary: NZ v Australia 2nd ODI
Australia has won the toss and are batting in the second ODI in Auckland. Follow the action live.

Cricket: Vettori 'doubtful' at best
Black Caps captain Daniel Vettori remains a doubtful starter for tomorrow's second Chappell-Hadlee Trophy one-day cricket international.

Cricket: Knee injury ends Oram's series as team wait for Vettori verdict
Jacob Oram is out of the rest of the Chappell Hadlee Trophy series.

Cricket: Styris wedges his foot in the door
When Scott Styris roared 'take that you Aussie chaps' at the Napier ODI, it's easy to think he might have had others in mind.

Cricket: Black Caps fired up as Johnson escapes ban
Expect more fireworks between NZ and Australia as the hosts boldly declare they won't back down ahead of the second ODI.

Cricket: Buoyant Black Caps cross fingers for Vettori, Oram
NZ are sweating on the fitness of Daniel Vettori and Jacob Oram as they look to go 2-0 up in the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy ODI series.

Cricket: First blood to Kiwis
Scott Styris was NZ's hero on a thrilling night as the hosts went 1-0 up in the Chappell Hadlee ODI series.

Cricket: Oram waits for specialist's verdict
Jacob Oram's role in the rest of the Chappell Hadlee series will be determined by a medical specialist in Auckland today.

Live commentary: NZ v Australia, 1st ODI
NZ need 276 to win the opening ODI against Australia after a solid fielding performance in Napier today. Follow the action live.

Cricket: Vettori wary of ODI challenge
Carrying on the good work from the Twenty20 appetisers into the ODI series is the Black Caps' challenge.

Smashing windows, then sixes
In trying to emulate their heroes the McCullum boys would sometimes incur the wrath of their parents or those next door.

Cricket: Vincent affirms desire to play for NZ
Cricketer Lou Vincent is looking for opportunities in England, but he wants to be considered for NZ's Twenty20 World Cup squad.

Cricket: Bond, Ponting ready to resume rivalry
Shane Bond resumes his duel with Australian skipper Ricky Ponting in Napier tomorrow.

Cricket: McCullum ramps it up over
After McCullum's daredevil ramp shots in the Twenty20 match against Australia fielding captains might have to consider employing a back stop.

Cricket: Aussie fans refuse to admit defeat
Australian cricket fans seem to be in denial over their Twenty20 loss to New Zealand in Christchurch last night.

Cricket: Thrilling win has Black Caps walking tall
NZ fly to Napier today for the ODI series opener with a spring in their collective steps after last night's pulsating Twenty20 win over Australia.

Cricket: McCullum is simply too good
New Zealand have thumbed their noses at those anticipating a green and gold march over the coming weeks.

Cricket: NZ sneak home in Super Over thriller
Brendan McCullum and Tim Southee seal a super win for the Black Caps in the second Twenty20 match in Christchurch.