Gareth Hopkins made his highest international score for the Black Caps in Hamilton today. Photo / Getty Images
Welcome to live commentary of the third ODI between the Black Caps and Australia. Click on the player below to follow a blow-by-blow account of the match.
Teams
New Zealand: Daniel Vettori (captain), Brendon McCullum, Peter Ingram, Martin Guptill, Ross Taylor, Neil Broom, Scott Styris, Gareth Hopkins, Shane Bond, Tim Southee, Michael Mason.
Australia: Ricky Ponting (captain), Shane Watson, Brad Haddin, Cameron White, Michael Hussey, Adam Voges, James Hopes, Mitchell Johnson, Nathan Hauritz, Ryan Harris, Doug Bollinger.
Umpires: Asad Rauf (Pakistan), Billy Bowden (New Zealand).
The fast bowler is hoping to help the Black Caps find success at the Champions Trophy.