Match Facts
Sunday, October 31, Perth
Start time 17.35 local (09:35 GMT)
The Big Picture:
Michael Clarke's performances in this format always come under scrutiny, with his vibrant leadership sitting next to overly cautious batting. If Australia's version of the three Ws - Warner, Watson and White - fire it won't matter too much what Clarke does with the bat.
Watch out for:
David Warner has had a strange month. Everyone knows he's a T20 expert but he craves more and was rewarded with a trip to India for three ODIs. He didn't play in any of them and when he returned home was dropped for the 50-over games against Sri Lanka. More quick runs are the only way to get back in.
Team news:
Dirk Nannes is the veteran of the bowling attack with 14 Twenty20s for Australia, while Peter Siddle, Clint McKay and John Hastings are his possible support partners. Siddle is the only one of that trio with T20 experience, having appeared in one game. Steve O'Keefe, the left-arm spinner,
Pitch and conditions:
It's easy to think of Perth, speed and bounce together, but the combination hasn't happened a lot lately. If the pitch is springy it will aid the home team, although Lasith Malinga might also have some fun. The weather forecast is sunny with a maximum of 29C.
Australia squad
David Warner
Shane Watson
Brad Haddin (wk)
Michael Clarke (capt)
Cameron White
David Hussey
Steven Smith
John Hastings
Steve O'Keefe
Peter Siddle
Clint McKay
Dirk Nannes
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