Match factsDecember 9, 2016 Start time 1420 local (0320 GMT)Big pictureLittle more than 18 months after Australia belted New Zealand in the World Cup final at a heaving MCG, the two sides return to the scene of that decider with much less on the line. Strong Australian victories in Sydney and Canberra have sealed the Chappell-Hadlee series and also given the hosts a spring in their step after the humiliation of a Test series loss to South Africa. Where more than 90,000 people turned up to the aforementioned final, the expected crowd for Friday is closer to 25,000. For players on both sides, and the administrators who run their respective cricket boards, this will be a stark reminder of how much difference context can make to what is ostensibly the same match: same teams, same venue, similar time of year.Having started the series with the sideshow of Glenn Maxwells punishment for speaking out of turn, Steven Smiths Australians have produced a pair of well-rounded displays. In addition to hundreds by the teams leaders Smith and David Warner, the likes of Travis Head, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Marsh and Pat Cummins have all contributed neatly. Such a broad spread of fruitful performances is the sort of thing Kane Williamson was hoping for when his side crossed the Tasman, but they arrive in Melbourne without having yet done so. In particular the New Zealand bowlers have failed to make a sustained impression, something they will undoubtedly be eager to address in Melbourne.Form guideAustralia: WWLLL (last five completed matches, most recent first)New Zealand: LLLWLIn the spotlightHaving showcased his outlandish batting stance at the SCG, George Bailey was shuffled down the batting order in Canberra and unable to make an impact on the match. He was absent, too, from the back end of Australias World Cup campaign due to the return of Michael Clarke, and will be eager to make his presence felt this time around. The method he has adopted at the batting crease is bound to cause consternation for being so unorthodox, and the only way to silence the doubters will be to make runs on a big stage while utilising it. At the same time Bailey can shore up his place with numerous other hungry performers - not least Glenn Maxwell and Usman Khawaja - currently missing out on a spot.While his pace has been up from last summer, Trent Boult has again been unable to dictate the course of an encounter between Australia and New Zealand in the way he so memorably did during their World Cup group match at Eden Park in 2015. To some degree this has been because the hosts have played him well, but there has also been an issue of the ball swinging only fleetingly for one of the games most gifted exponents of conventional swerve. Had the edge he procured from David Warners bat in Canberra gone his way, things may have been different, but for now Boult will hope to atone with wickets and influence in Melbourne.Team newsMitchell Starc may be given a rest ahead of the Test series against Pakistan, while Glenn Maxwell will also be eager for an opportunity to play in front of his home crowd.Australia (possible) 1 David Warner, 2 Aaron Finch, 3, Steven Smith (capt), 4 George Bailey, 5 Travis Head, 6 Mitchell Marsh, 7 Matthew Wade (wk), 8 James Faulkner, 9 Adam Zampa, 10 Pat Cummins, 11 Josh HazlewoodLockie Ferguson is a decent chance to return for his second game, possibly at the expense of Matt Henry. James Neesham is still icing the arm struck by Starc in Canberra and should he pull up sore Henry Nicholls would get a call-up.New Zealand (possible) 1 Tom Latham, 2 Martin Guptill, 3 Kane Williamson (capt), 4 Jimmy Neesham, 5 Colin Munro, 6 BJ Watling (wk), 7 Mitchell Santner, 8 Colin de Grandhomme, 9 Lockie Ferguson, 10 Tim Southee, 11 Trent Boult.Pitch and conditionsMelbournes weather is typically changeable this week, but the MCG pitch looks brimful of runs ahead of its first international of the summer.Stats and triviaAaron Finch averages 51.50 at the MCG, where he has scored 412 runs in eight innings. Warner averages only 21.75 here, with 174 runs in eight innings.Mitchell Starc has 14 wickets in six ODIs at the MCG, at 14.85 apiece.Quotes I think theyve got world-class players, when you get 370 its always going to be hard to chase down, we batted really well and they probably didnt bowl as well as theyd like, which was the same for us two weeks ago when we didnt bowl or bat as well as wed have liked. Australias coach Darren Lehmann reflects on how much has changed in a weekWe just want to get better. We want to improve from those last two performances. We werent at our best and if we can do a few things better and put them under some pressure well be better off for it.BJ Watling, the New Zealand wicketkeeper Nike Air Vapormax Platinum Red For Men s .Y. - General manager Billy King says the Brooklyn Nets are looking to add a big man and confirmed the team worked out centre Jason Collins, who would become the first openly gay active NBA player if signed. 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Julius Randle overcame a scoreless first half and added his sixth double-double in as many games with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Omar Jasika has rebounded from a first-set meltdown to win a place in the Australian Open with a four-set playoff final win on Sunday.Jasika, 19, stuttered early before steamrolling no-fuss Queenslander John-Patrick Smith 6-7 (2-7) 6-2 6-0 6-4 at Melbourne Park to win the coveted wildcard for the 2017 tournament.He joins first-time major entrant Jaimee Fourlis, who defeated Abbie Myers 7-6 (8-6) 7-5 in the womens final earlier on Sunday.Jasikas success means a return to the grand slam stage after successfully debuting at Melbourne Park this year with a second-round appearance.The tournament win came after Jasika escaped from two sets and a break down to Marinko Matosevic in the first round. In my head I was thinking Id lost, he said.I found a way to win that and got better and better. It gave me confidence.Against Smith, the teenagers precision baseline play delighted his rowdy Omars Army fangroup.But it wasnt always plain sailing for the world No.367, taking on a player eight years and 137 rankings places his senior.The former junior US Open champion was so frustrated by his tiebreak showing that he thrashed his racquet into the court for 10 seconds, earning a point penalty.After the rage came the rally.From 2-2 in the third set, Jasika woon 10 straight games, returning with poise and hitting smartly around the court.ddddddddddddSmith found form in the fourth set, but gave up a break in the ninth game and with it, the match. It was a close first set, Jasika said.I was trying to keep my cool as much as I can ... (the racquet smash) released a lot of anger.When the new balls came out in the second set I started to find more rhythm ... I started not missing a lot.That the two wildcards will head to teenage talents - Jasika is 19 and Fourlis is 17 - will please Tennis Australia.Fourlis, who like Jasika is a Melbourne native, said she couldnt wait to play at the 2017 tournament against the sports elite.It is an incredible feeling.I dont know how to describe it, she said.I dont really care (who I draw).Itll be an amazing feeling playing in front of a home crowd. I wouldnt mind drawing an Aussie because then itd be even. Itll be awesome no matter what.The day was a double success for the Jasikas, with younger bother Amor winning a national underage tournament at Melbourne Park.I watched him this morning. It was a good day for my dad and mum, he laughed. Cheap NFL Jerseys Wholesale Jerseys Wholesale NFL Jerseys Jerseys From China Wholesale NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap Jerseys ' ' '