Teams: Australia (from): Joe Burns, David Warner, Steve Smith (c), Adam Voges, Shaun Marsh, Mitch Marsh, Peter Nevill, Mitch Starc, Peter Siddle, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon. 12th: James Pattinson. New Zealand (from): Tom Latham, Martin Guptill, Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor, Brendon McCullum (c), B.J. Watling, Mark Craig, Doug Bracewell, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Matt Henry, Neil Wagner, Mitchell Santner. 
The pitch
While the past three teams to bat first in Adelaide have posted over 500 it is not expected to be a batting paradise this time around. The wicket block consists of only three pitches. The ones alongside the Test pitch have good-length grass atop them, while the pitch itself is unusually green. None of this is a coincidence. All of the administrators involved in hosting the match want to make conditions as favourable as possible for the pink ball, so it retains its colour for as long as possible. Such a pitch would generally tempt a captain to field first, however the trait in trial matches of batting being toughest under lights could influence the decision on winning the toss, as in even if conditions are tough for batting early they could be even tougher later.
The weather
Day 1 (Friday): Mostly sunny.
Maximum 23, minimum 9.
Day 2 (Saturday): Mostly sunny. Maximum 26, minimum 11.
Day 3 (Sunday): Mostly sunny. Maximum 27, minimum 12.
Day 4 (Monday): Mostly sunny. Maximum 31, minimum 13.
Day 5 (Tuesday): Clearing showers. Maximum 28, minimum 18.
The betting
Australia $1.60, New Zealand $3.75, draw $5.75. Source: TAB Sportsbet.
The coverage
TV: Channel Nine, live from 1.30pm.
Radio: ABC, Macquarie Network.
Online: smh.com.au for a live blog of the action. Rohan Connolly will be in the chair from 2pm.