The tourists have found themselves in a lion's den, and they don't have many big rocks to throw at the beast.

Bryan Waddle and the Radio Sport cricket commentary team review the Black Caps' opening ODI thrashing of Australia at Eden Park.

They take the long handle to their team while offering scant praise to victorious Black Caps.

The majority of kudos behind New Zealand's victory over Australia can be attributed to Martin Guptill's bat.

New Zealand were spectacular with the ball and in the field as they convincingly bowled out Australia to win the first one-day international at Eden Park.

With the Chappell-Hadlee rivalry set to resume tomorrow in Auckland, we look at the best moments between the Black Caps and Australia in the last 35 years.

Black Caps skipper peppered with questions seeking a spark of controversy to ignite Australia's tour at the opening media conference.

A ball hasn't been bowled in anger yet but already the transtasman banter is off and running.

Canterbury left hander earns a call-up after impressing the selectors in the 50-over format.

Martin Guptill admits he has no idea how the Duckworth Lewis system works but conceded it worked to New Zealand's advantage at Eden Park yesterday.

A twisted ankle means opener Martin Guptill is a doubtful starter for today's deciding one-day international between New Zealand and Pakistan at Eden Park.

New Zealand will play their first Chappell-Hadlee Trophy series against Australia next week. Andrew Alderson picks six things for fans to ponder.

Mitchell McClenaghan will miss the Chappell-Hadlee series against Australia due to his left eye socket fracture.