Australia has won the toss and are batting in the second ODI in Auckland. Follow the action live.

Don't expect any cooling in aggression when NZ and Aussie players clash in Auckland, writes David Leggat.

Black Caps captain Daniel Vettori remains a doubtful starter for tomorrow's second Chappell-Hadlee Trophy one-day cricket international.

When Scott Styris roared 'take that you Aussie chaps' at the Napier ODI, it's easy to think he might have had others in mind.

Jacob Oram is out of the rest of the Chappell Hadlee Trophy series.

Expect more fireworks between NZ and Australia as the hosts boldly declare they won't back down ahead of the second ODI.

NZ are sweating on the fitness of Daniel Vettori and Jacob Oram as they look to go 2-0 up in the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy ODI series.

Scott Styris was NZ's hero on a thrilling night as the hosts went 1-0 up in the Chappell Hadlee ODI series.

NZ need 276 to win the opening ODI against Australia after a solid fielding performance in Napier today. Follow the action live.

Carrying on the good work from the Twenty20 appetisers into the ODI series is the Black Caps' challenge.

Cricketer Lou Vincent is looking for opportunities in England, but he wants to be considered for NZ's Twenty20 World Cup squad.

Shane Bond resumes his duel with Australian skipper Ricky Ponting in Napier tomorrow.

Australian cricket fans seem to be in denial over their Twenty20 loss to New Zealand in Christchurch last night.

NZ fly to Napier today for the ODI series opener with a spring in their collective steps after last night's pulsating Twenty20 win over Australia.

Brendan McCullum and Tim Southee seal a super win for the Black Caps in the second Twenty20 match in Christchurch.