ICC T20 World Cup Live: Super 12 kicks off as Australia opts to bowl first against New Zealand

It has been a magical performance by the Group A and B teams who fought for a secured place with the dominating teams for the Super 12. Quite excitingly, the Super 12 kicks off today with Australia, the hosts, playing against New Zealand, as the fans suggest – the Kiwis.

Australian skipper Finch has opted to bowl first and suggested their playing XI exclude top player Steve Smith. David Warner will be the opening partner for the skipper with, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, and Tim David handling the batting unit from the top. While Marcus Stoinis, Mathew Wade and Pat Cummins can play a significant role in the middle order. Other players who might impact the hosts in their first innings, are – Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, and Josh Hazlewood.

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New Zealand on the other side have always been at their best, whenever it comes to an ICC event and Kane Williamson hopes to be back on track with a positive playing XI.

New Zealand (Playing XI): Devon Conway(w), Finn Allen, Kane Williamson(c), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult

Australia (Playing XI): Aaron Finch(c), David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Matthew Wade(w), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood