It isn't a surprise Australia are getting beaten, they are playing matches at the same time they are doing a mini pre-season before the World Cup, missing their two best batsmen and Brett Lee missing as well...but more important New Zealand are playing out of their skins. Bond is easily the best one-day bowler about at the moment.
Would still put money on Australia to win the world cup. After watching Pakistan play South Africa...India versus West Indies...India playing Sri Lanka...England, Australia, New Zealand Tri-series...an on-form Australia are the best one-day side in the world. They'll peak for the World Cup