Australia face stiff challenge in backyard scrap with New Zealand


  • Cricket
  • Tuesday, 10 Dec 2019

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - New Zealand's Kane Williamson in action during the second test against England at Seddon Park. REUTERS/Ross Setford/

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia opened their home season with a cakewalk against Pakistan but New Zealand should present a much stiffer challenge when they look to end their 34-year wait for a second test series triumph in their neighbours' backyard.

Boasting a line-up rated by at least one former Australia test player as the best the country has ever produced, New Zealand have rarely travelled across the Tasman Sea with such confidence that they can get the job done.

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