Ponting won his third toss in a row and went against the trend by sending New Zealand in.
Michael Clarke's decision to quit the tour of NZ has infuriated Australian cricket followers.
Daniel Vettori is pleased with how the crowds have stepped up in the Cappell-Hadlee Trophy.
Michael Clarke has quit the tour of NZ on the eve of the third ODI against the Black Caps, citing personal reasons.
Australia are dominant favourites with the bookies after their 12-run win in Auckland last Saturday.
Australia have won the toss and sent New Zealand in to bat.
Australian cricket vice captain Michael Clarke has unexpectedly dashed home from New Zealand.
The hosts were dismissed off 46.2 overs.
Bingle is the woman who got away with saying “Where the bloody hell are you?”
A decisive momentum swing left Australia red-hot favourites to retain cricket's Chappell-Hadlee Trophy after New Zealand's batting frailties were exposed here tonight.
"The last time I played, Merv Hughes spat on me," Greatbatch recalled.
New Zealand cricket captain Daniel Vettori rates Ross Taylor and James Franklin 50-50 chances to face Australia here tomorrow but neither will be pushed if they're not ready.
Stewart to make debut for injury-plagued Black Caps - A double century for Canterbury has paid off for Shanan Stewart who looks set to make his one day international debut.
Vettori questions Duckworth-Lewis after one-day defeat - Daniel Vettori is questioning the Duckworth-Lewis system following the Blackcap's defeat in Auckland
Stewart poised to make Black Caps debut - In-form Canterbury batsman Shanan Stewart is poised for a one-day international cricket debut against Australia.
Australia retain Rose Bowl 3-2 - Sarah Elliott led the way for the Australians by hitting an unbeaten 56.
Live updates: Australia win second ODI - 3 News will have live update throughout the match
Pained Vettori sparks NZ turnaround - Vettori removed Australian captain Ricky Ponting for one
NZ restrict Australia to 273/7 - Vettori snared the big wickets of Ricky Ponting and Brad Haddin.
Australia levels one day series - It was yet another pulsating Chappell-Hadlee finish as the sides go to Hamilton on Tuesday poised at 1-1 in the five-match series.
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