Black Caps expect Aust backlash

NZ bowler Matt Henry says Australia are sure to head to Wellington highly motivated to square the three-match one-day Chappell-Hadlee series.

Paceman Matt Henry is certain there will be a big response from Australia when the battle for the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy moves to Wellington.

New Zealand have taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match one-day series courtesy of a massive 159-run win in Auckland, with game two at Westpac Stadium on Saturday.

Despite the size of the victory at Eden Park, Henry doesn't see New Zealand as having struck a psychological blow in their defence of the silverware.

"They're are world-class side," he said of Australia.

"They're the world No.1. They'll be up for it and really go for the next one."

Henry said the change of venue would also provide a new equation.

"Wellington is going to be a different pitch, a different surface, a different ground," he said.

"The tactics will change a little bit and we'll look into that in the coming days."

One thing Henry expects will be the same is the fervent crowd support, which was again in evidence from the 25,885 fans at Eden Park.

Each Black Caps boundary was greeted with a huge roar; an Australian one was followed by almost silence.

Henry said the home support had been prominent at all grounds throughout the summer and it was no different on Wednesday.

"It's a great atmosphere that they build and it was that again here," he said.

"It was amazing to be out there and the crowd roaring."

After New Zealand, having been sent in to bat, set a target of 308, Henry played a key role in Australia being bowled out for a paltry 148.

He and fellow opening bowler Trent Boult picked up the first six wickets to fall as the tourists collapsed to 41-6.

Henry ended with 3-41 and Boult with 3-38.

It continues a strong summer for the 24-year-old Henry, who has taken 18 wickets in the six ODIs he has bowled in.


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