Sydney: Now time for entertainment cricket. Australia take New Zealand in one off Twenty20 International in Sunday. In this format New zealand lost last two games, while Australia win last two matches against South Africa.

The Big news from Sydney, is Brad Haddin taken captaincy duties, because Ricky Ponting and MEK Hussey already rule-out from 20/20, while Punter depty not fit for match.

Clarke (back) and Johnson (ankle) have been rested ahead of the Test squad's departure for South Africa on Monday, paving the way for Brad Haddin to captain his country for the first time. The Victoria batsman Rob Quiney has received his maiden call-up.

But, he is all set to make his debut for Australia in Sunday's Twenty20 International against New Zealand, but young left-handed batsman Rob Quiney said although he was delighted to get a call in the national team, he feels he is still not ready for international cricket.

Martin Guptill's unbeaten 64 from 34 balls in final ODI abandoned due to rain on Friday, particularly with Brendon Diamanti (26 not out from 22 balls) providing strong support. Diamanti has held his place after Kyle Mills withdrew with an Achilles injury. Ross Taylor is struggling with a hamstring problem but is expected to play.

It was only a few weeks ago that Brad Haddin was embroiled in a heated row with the New Zealanders over his part in the controversial dismissal of Neil Broom during the first one-day international in Perth. Haddin is confident there will be no hostility when he comes face-to-face with Vettori at the coin toss.

Fact about match

• Australia have won both the Twenty20 internationals they have played against New Zealand
• Brendon McCullum is the second-highest run-scorer in Twenty20 internationals (396), but has done so at the modest average of 24.75. He is also the most capped (18) player in the format.

Pitch Report: Recent rain should enliven the SCG pitch, although the surface could flatten by the time of the match with the Australia and New Zealand women's teams scheduled to play a Twenty20 curtain raiser.

Weather:Intermittent showers are predicted throughout the day.

Head to Head: Total 2, Aus 2