New Zealand's Kane Williamson, left, congratulates Australia's Steven Smith after Smith made 164 runs during their one day international cricket match in Sydney. Photo / AP.
Australia have won the toss and will bat in the final ODI against New Zealand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground today.
Australia are aiming for a clean sweep in the three-game Chappell Hadlee Trophy, after convincing wins in Sydney and Canberra.
New Zealand are without in-form batsman Jimmy Neesham, who
was struck on the right forearm by Australian quick Mitchell Starc. The bruising has not gone down sufficiently to have Neesham take his place. Instead his place has gone to specialist batsman Henry Nicholls in for his first game in the series. In the other change fast bowler Lockie Ferguson comes in for the out of sorts Matt Henry in a like for like fast-medium swap.
Australia have opted for an unchanged XI, meaning no place in the series for the colourful Glenn Maxwell.
After a cold, grey morning in Melbourne, the temperature has improved but cloud cover remains. There is the threat of some disruption with weather particularly during the first innings.
