ICC Men's World Cup 2023: New Zealand win toss and opt to bowl first against Australia in Dharamsala

Dharamsala: New Zealand stand-in skipper Tom Latham won the toss and invited Australia to bat first in the World Cup encounter in Dharamsala on Saturday. 

Jimmy Neesham comes in for Mark Chapman, who has a calf niggle. Australia, on the other hand, have fielded Travis Head in the XI and he comes in for Cameron Green.

New Zealand have been enjoying terrific form, Australia have recently picked up momentum after starting their campaign with back-to-back defeats. Australia head into the contest on the back of a strong 309-run victory over Netherlands, but the Black Caps will certainly pose a tougher challenge. 

New Zealand, on the other



hand, endured a four-wicket hiccup against India in their previous encounter, their first in the tournament. If we take a glance at the points table New Zealand are placed third, while Australia are right behind them.