No prizes for guessing where NZ's focus will be today as they work on squaring the Chappell Hadlee series when they face Australia in Game Two in Canberra tomorrow.

David Leggat looks at three things the Black Caps would have taken away from the opening ODI defeat to Australia in Sydney.

A Martin Guptill century wasn't enough as the Black Caps fell to a 68 run defeat to Australia in the opening game of the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy.

New Zealand's bowlers forgot their lines and were caned by Australia in a grim start to the Chappell-Hadlee series at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Black Caps batsman Ross Taylor has tweeted a graphic photo of his eye after undergoing surgery during the week.

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson laid down a rallying call to his team on the eve of the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy at the Sydney Cricket Ground tomorrow.

It's the duel which could go a long way to settling the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy - skipper vs skipper, two of the best batsmen in the game aiming to carry their team to victory.

One guess which topic has not been near New Zealand's agenda this week: the last time they played Australia in an ODI on this side of the Tasman.

The Chappell-Hadlee series presents Kane Williamson with the chance to showcase his talents on one of cricket's most scrutinised stages.

New Zealand's newest fast bowling hope Lockie Ferguson has been told he has been clocked at 155km/h and 153km/h so far this season.

Mike Hesson is talking up the importance of the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy as some in Australia question its standing.

Here's five reasons why we should think positively about New Zealand's prospects in the upcoming Chappell-Hadlee series

Ross Taylor has provided a graphic illustration of the eye injury that will keep him out of the game until 2017.

The New Zealand cricket team have rediscovered their mojo as they head to Sydney today to prepare for next week's defence of the Chappell-Hadlee

Kane Williamson's captaincy education took a couple of decent steps forward in Hamilton's second test win against Pakistan.

New Zealand experienced the full spectrum of decision review system emotion on the final day of the second test victory against Pakistan.

Pakistan's spectacular tumble, nine for 71 in the final session at Seddon Park, recalled a couple of other collective clangers in recent years.

The Black Caps have taken nine wickets in the final session to beat Pakistan in the second test in Hamilton.

A top notch declaration from Kane Williamson has set up the prospect of a cracking final day of the second test against Pakistan at Seddon Park tomorrow.

Ross Taylor scores his 16th test century and the Black Caps set Pakistan 369 to win in the second test.

Led by Ross Taylor's 16th test century, New Zealand are poised to press for a series victory over Pakistan tomorrow.

The scoreboard operator fluffed his lines on a major call on day four of the second test between New Zealand and Pakistan.

Much has been made of New Zealand opener Jeet Raval's batting in his two tests, but his hands have been as useful for snaring leather as wielding willow.

Tim Southee enjoys bowling at Seddon Park in Hamilton, and it showed again in Pakistan's first innings.

New Zealand hold the whip hand going into the last two days of the second cricket test against Pakistan at Seddon Park.

All the action from Day Three of the test between the Black Caps and Pakistan from Seddon Park.

Pakistan were dismissed for 216 early in the final session of the third day in their second test against new Zealand at Seddon Park

Pakistan are far from ready to concede the second test and series to New Zealand, despite a grim second day at Seddon Park yesterday.

Wicketkeeper supports his bowlers in rescue mission to set Pakistan a target.

New Zealand seamers Tim Southee and Neil Wagner roared through Pakistan's top order to leave the tourists' in tatters.