Tom Latham says that the Black Caps have to learn from an opening defeat to hosts Australia if they are to avoid the same fate in Thursday's must-win second one-day international.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Cameron Green defied cramp to hit a career-best 89 not out to steer Australia to a two-wicket victory in Tuesday's first match in the Chappell-Hadlee series.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Defeat leaves New Zealand under pressure to level the series before Sunday's third and final one-day international. All three matches are being played in Cairns.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"The games come thick and fast now, so it's important we learn from last night, switch on and take that into (Thursday's) game," the wicketkeeper Latham told reporters on Wednesday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
After being put in to bat, New Zealand scored modest 232-9 with Devon Conway making 46, captain Kane Williamson 45 and Latham 43.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Australia were reduced to 44-5 before Green held up the middle order by putting on a 158-run stand with Alex Carey to help steer the hosts to victory.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
New Zealand's bowlers had blown through the top half of Australia's batting order inside 12 overs before Green dug in.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Latham says the Black Caps must take their chances, having let the hosts off the hook.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"It was obviously disappointing in terms of the position we were in," he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"The way we were able to bowl and put them under pressure was outstanding.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"Hopefully, if we are in that situation again, we can create a few more chances and get a few more wickets through the middle."<\/p>\r\n\r\n