In a crucial game for Australia, Shane Watson was unable to give his side the start they required, falling on 5 to Mitchell McClenaghan•Associated Press

Matthew Wade was left to consolidate Australia's position•Associated Press

Adam Voges came in and immediately had an effect on proceedings with a run-a-ball innings•Associated Press

Voges scored 71, and helped Australia get to 243 for 8•Associated Press

Phillip Hughes didn't last long either, as he was run out by a 'Jontyesque' dive from Martin Guptill•AFP

George Bailey came into the fray earlier than expected, and looked to play judiciously•Associated Press

Bailey added a few more before he was bowled by Nathan McCullum for a fighting 55•Matthew Lewis - ICC

Clint McKay struck twice in his opening spell, reducing New Zealand to 26 for 2•Associated Press

The pair put on 64 runs for the third wicket, before Nathan McCullum got Wade leg before for 29•Associated Press

McClenaghan returned for his second spell and took a few more wickets to put pressure on the Australians•AFP

Rain, however, had the final say and the players did not return after leaving the field at the end of the 15th over•AFP