3 Jun 2009

Black Caps find it tough going against Australia

6:06 am on 3 June 2009

The New Zealand cricketers have been dismissed for 147 in their last Twenty20 World Cup warmup match against Australia at the Oval in London.

After deciding to bat first the Black Caps fell to 21 for 5 with Brett Lee and Mitchell Johnson ripping through the top order.

Scott Styris then scored 42 and Peter McGlashan 49.... Johnson finished with 4 wickets and Nathan Hauritz 2.... they were bowled out with 1 ball left.

This is New Zealand's last leadup match to the World Cup which starts this weekend.