Australia v New Zealand Dice Cricket World Cup Group A

The game was a chance for Australia to get closer to the Semi Final qualification while a chance for New Zealand to restore their hopes in Dice Cricket World Cup. The Trans-Tasman rivalry was at its intense. Ponting & Steve Smith with the Bat and Dennis Lillee and Glenn McGrath with the ball were in-form for Australia.

New Zealand upset their bigger Trans-Tasman rivals by 29 runs courtesy some tight Bowling by Trent Boult and Tim Southee. The Run Rate kept creeping as no one managed to support Dave Warner. His dismissal by Kiwi-Australian Leg Spin legend Clarrie Grimmett turned the Match in New Zealand's favour. Sir Bradman once again failed to deliver. Sir Richard Hadlee took his valuable wicket. Shane Bond took the prize Wicket of captain Ricky Ponting. 

Earlier, New Zealand legend Martin Donnelly and captain Stephen Fleming took the Total to 131 despite losing regular Wickets. Legendary Pacer Dennis Lillee and All Rounder Keith Miller were the pick of the Bowlers for Australia.

This means New Zealand goes from 4th to 3rd position. Australia has dropped to 2nd from Top.