A bit surprised that Brett Lee is 12th man today. The three pace bowlers Australia has will probably do the job and certainly none of them really deserved to be dropped, but I'm sure a few of the kiwi batsmen will be extremely pleased with the decision. I just feel that if you have a guy bowling as fast as Lee is at the moment and a few of the opposing players don't seem to have any idea against him, why not play him? Hope the decision doesn't backfire against them.

Ponting has won the toss and sent NZ in. Not sure about the pitch or the conditions but if the wicket's fairly good, Australia normally bats first.