1st ODI, Wellington, February 19, 2005, 12:00 AM
Australia
236/7(50ov)
New Zealand
226/10(48.4ov)
Australia beat New Zealand by 10 runs
New Zealand Playing XI
Australia Playing XI
| Nathan Astle | Batsman |
| Chris Cairns | All Rounder |
| Stephen Fleming (c) | Batsman |
| Hamish Marshall | Batsman |
| Brendon McCullum † | Wicket Keeper |
| Craig McMillan | Batsman |
| Kyle Mills | Bowler |
| Mathew Sinclair † | Wicket Keeper |
| Scott Styris | All Rounder |
| Daryl Tuffey | Bowler |
| Daniel Vettori | All Rounder |
| Brett Lee | Bowler |
| Adam Gilchrist † | Wicket Keeper |
| Matthew Hayden | Batsman |
| Brad Hogg | All Rounder |
| Michael Kasprowicz | Bowler |
| Simon Katich | Batsman |
| Damien Martyn | Batsman |
| Glenn McGrath | Bowler |
| Ricky Ponting (c) | Batsman |
| Andrew Symonds | All Rounder |
| Michael Clarke | Batsman |