"it could be the catch of the tournament," says Anil Kumble
Which batter played the more defining knock? Stephen Fleming and Tom Moody have their say
They have to be on top of their game and potentially rely on other results, says Tom Moody
Stephen Fleming, however, was surprised by Sodhi being picked ahead of Bracewell
Moody and Fleming discuss Williamson's strike rate and the effect of his elbow injury
Australia captain defends the structure of the team following the big loss to New Zealand
New Zealand batter praises Allen's "serious effort" after the win against Australia
The New Zealand captain looks back on their poor record in Australia and looks ahead to remedying that in this T20 World Cup
Tom Moody and Stephen Fleming share their XIs for the opening game
Match Coverage
All Match NewsConway, Allen thrash Australia; New Zealand end decade-long wait
New Zealand skittle defending champions for 111 to win their first match against Australia in Australia since December 2011
Blazing Allen writes new chapter in Trans-Tasman rivalry at MCG
Such was the impact of his 16-ball 42 that it felt like the innings of the match even though Conway scored an unbeaten 92 off 58
Finch: Australia's 'fate out of our own hands to a point' following heavy defeat to New Zealand
"It hurts our net run-rateùŠ but we're still going to be positive," Australia captain says
New Zealand take on Australia under La Niña's shadow
There is a 90% chance of rain in Sydney which may put a damper on the opening match of the Super 12s
Changing New Zealand come up against bogey team with form not on their side
Across formats, New Zealand last beat Australia on their soil in 2011; can they break that spell to kick off their 2022 Men's T20 World Cup despite not being at their best?
ICC Men's T20 World Cup
First Round Group A | |||||
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Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
SL | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0.667 |
NED | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -0.162 |
NAM | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.73 |
UAE | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -1.235 |
First Round Group B | |||||
Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
ZIM | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0.2 |
IRE | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0.105 |
SCOT | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.304 |
WI | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -0.563 |
Group 1 | |||||
Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
NZ | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 2.113 |
ENG | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 0.473 |
AUS | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | -0.173 |
SL | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.422 |
IRE | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -1.615 |
AFG | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | -0.571 |
Group 2 | |||||
Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
IND | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 1.319 |
PAK | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1.028 |
SA | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0.874 |
NED | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.849 |
BAN | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -1.176 |
ZIM | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -1.138 |