Aussies face tough test against emotional Kiwis

MUMBAI - An emotional New Zealand team will pose the first real threat to champion Australia, who is unbeaten in 30 matches at the Cricket World Cup since 1999, when the trans-Tasman rivals clash on Friday in Nagpur.

Tuesday's devastating earthquake in Christchurch, which killed at least 98 people, will give the Kiwis extra motivation against their traditional rivals.

"It has been a tough morning ... a rough time to find out that their families and friends are safe," Vettori said in a video posted on the NZC website after hearing the news of the disaster on Tuesday.