Never in Australia's history have they been dismissed in an ODI by a team using only three bowlers. It nearly happened at Eden Park, where - backed by a relentlessly attacking captain and an intensely supportive, partisan crowd - Daniel Vettori, Trent Boult and Tim Southee had Australia at 128 for 9 in 27 overs before Brendon McCullum turned to a fourth bowler. If New Zealand chase 152 to win their fourth consecutive group game, and secure their quarter-final in Wellington, the 2015 World Cup will have a new favourite.

After New Zealand had routed England for 123 in 33.2 overs in Wellington with a breathtakingly aggressive performance, it remained to be seen what the World Cup's most in-form side could do against the pre-tournament favourites. Southee brought aggression - if sometimes uncontrolled - at the top, Daniel Vettori provided calm when New Zealand could have unraveled, and Trent Boult smashed through the middle and lower order. Australia were shot out in 32.2 overs and New Zealand were going to bat before the scheduled dinner break.
(espncricinfo)