Australia won the toss for the fifth time running in today's one-day international in Wellington and captain Ricky Ponting invited New Zealand to bat.

Paceman Clint McKay plays his first game of the series while Ryan Harris is rested, and uncapped Tasmanian skipper George Bailey is 12th man.

Teams:

Australia: Ricky Ponting (capt), Brad Haddin, Shane Watson, Cameron White, Mike Hussey, Adam Voges, James Hopes, Mitchell Johnson, Nathan Hauritz, Clint McKay, Doug Bollinger, George Bailey (12th man).

New Zealand: Daniel Vettori (capt), Brendon McCullum, Martin Guptill, Ross Taylor, Shanan Stewart, Scott Styris, Gareth Hopkins, Nathan McCullum, Daryl Tuffey, Shane Bond, Tim Southee, Michael Mason (12th man).