1st ODI, Perth, February 01, 2009, 11:00 AM
181/10(48.4ov)
182/8(50ov)
New Zealand beat Australia by 2 wickets
Australia Playing XI
| Nathan Bracken | Bowler |
| Brad Haddin † | Wicket Keeper |
| Ricky Ponting (c) | Batsman |
| Michael Clarke | Batsman |
| Michael Hussey | Batsman |
| Shaun Tait | Bowler |
| James Hopes | All Rounder |
| Mitchell Johnson | Bowler |
| Shaun Marsh | Batsman |
| David Hussey | Batsman |
| David Warner | Batsman |
New Zealand Playing XI
| Brendon McCullum † | Wicket Keeper |
| Kyle Mills | Bowler |
| Daniel Vettori (c) | All Rounder |
| Peter Fulton | Batsman |
| Iain O'Brien | Bowler |
| Jeetan Patel | Bowler |
| Ross Taylor | Batsman |
| Tim Southee | Bowler |
| Grant Elliott | All Rounder |
| Neil Broom | Batsman |
| Martin Guptill | Batsman |