Black Caps v Australia - How do the teams match-up?

Australian captain Michael Clarke and New Zealand skipper Ross Taylor pose with the silverware ahead of their two-test series. Photo / Getty Images

The Black Caps head into their test-test series against Australia beginning in Brisbane today having gone 21 straight tests without a victory over their transtasman rivals.

Despite having history against them the Black Caps bowling attack head into the opening test with more experience and wickets than the expected Aussie attack.

Click on the graph for key statistics in the match-up.

- Infographic by Claudia Ruiz del Ferrier