Blackcaps Openers Struggling for Form

Before the first test begins vs Srilanka, NZ Openers have last chance to find form in the last practice match starting tomorrow.

vs Srilankan Development, Tim McIntosh & Martin Guptill collectively scored just 27

Andy Moles insists the Top-3 NZ batsman to bat out 40 overs in the test match. But, that's looking too much of ask for the Blackcaps Opening batsman.

"We just need Tim and Martin to come into some form," captain Daniel Vettori said before the team underwent a strenuous four-hour workout at the match venue today.

Vettori on O'Brien

"O'Brien has done really well for them and that's good for us that guys can go away and perform in all competitions. Now we hope he can replicate that form," Vettori said.

New Zealand: Daniel Vettori (captain), Tim McIntosh, Martin Guptill, Daniel Flynn, Ross Taylor, Jesse Ryder, Jacob Oram, Brendon McCullum, Jeetan Patel, Iain O'Brien, Chris Martin.