2004-05 Chappell-Hadlee Trophy (Paperback)

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The Chappell-Hadlee Trophy 2004-05 was the first edition of Chappell-Hadlee Trophy, an annual 3-match ODI series between Australia and New Zealand. It was played from 5 to 10 December 2004 as part of New Zealand tour of Australia. The first match at Telstra Dome in Melbourne on 5 December was won by New Zealand and was considered a thrillingly close affair. After a decidedly unsuccessful Test series against Australia, a New Zealand victory was considered unlikely, with bookmakers odds heavily favouring the home side. Australia began proceedings with opening partners Adam Gilchrist and Matthew Hayden reaching 50 runs before the end of the seventh over. This partnership was ended in spectacular fashion, with Hayden attempting a strong pull shot which looked to be heading straight for the boundary.