Australia need 201 to lift Champions Trophy 2009

New Zealand: 200/9 (50.0 Overs)

After winning the toss and batting on a good surface, NZ will be extremely dissapointed with their total. Except for Guptill and Franklin, none of the batsmen got going, losing wickets at regular intervals. Lee bowled with a lot of venom and was well backed up by Siddle and Hauritz. In the absence of Vettori, it looks like an uphill task for the Kiwis at the half way mark. Could they spring up a surprise or will the Aussies cruise home to their 2nd Champions Trophy title? Australia have taken 22 minutes more than their stipulated time, so join us in exactly 16 minutes for the run-chase…..

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