Australia vs New Zealand 2016: 5 players to watch out for

#1 Glenn Maxwell

The swashbuckling all-rounder is on yet another comeback trail and Australia will hope that Maxwell clicks. He was left out from the Tri-Series in West Indies and then for the ODIs against Lanka and South Africa but made a sensational 145* against the Lankans in a T20I after opening the innings.

That innings seems to have given him a chance in the ODI setup yet again. His recent comments about not being picked for the Adelaide Test and Wade batting above him for Victoria have not gone down well with coach Lehmann and some Victoria teammates. As such he may not get very many chances to prove himself if he does not click in this three-match series.

Maxwell will beef up a bleak looking lower order and his presence is bound to put pressure on Kiwi bowlers. He can take the sting out of any attack with his counter attacking and unpredictable batting style. His bowling could also be used lavishly even though Zampa, a specialist spinner, is selected.