The scenic Bay Oval will host a high-stakes clash on , as of the ongoing three-match series. With the in the opener, and , this match promises fireworks under the lights.

Black Caps in Must-Win Mode

For and his side, this is no ordinary fixture. After being , the pressure is squarely on New Zealand to respond and respond fast.

In the series opener, the hosts posted a competitive total of , but their bowlers had no answers for a rampant Australian chase. The target was hunted down with alarming ease – – highlighting concerns in New Zealand’s bowling department.

Bracewell, still relatively new to captaincy duties, will be expected to rally his troops for a far more disciplined showing with the ball. There will also be added scrutiny on the middle order to convert starts into match-defini

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