Australia beat New Zealand by 56 runs in a warm up game

A spectacular batting implosion by New Zealand against Australia's bowlers saw it crash to a massive 56-run defeat in what was the first warm-up fixture for both teams ahead of the the ICC World Twenty20.

The early blows for Australia were struck by the pacemen, with Brad Hogg then taking 3 for 23 to help bowl New Zealand out for 83. The New Zealand batsmen haven't been convincing against spinners or pacers of late, and the latest outing wouldn't have give them any reassurance.

Only Ross Taylor (22 off 20), Doug Bracewell (10 not out off 8) and Kane Williamson (17 off33) reached double figures for New Zealand, who had gotten off to a nightmare start, being reduced to 8 for 3 in third over after Australia had made 139 for 6

Each of Shane Watson, Clin McKay and Pat Cummins struck in the first three overs, as New Zealand never recovered from its start.