Australia tunes up for T20 World Cup with win over New Zealand, but David Warner concerns remain

Australia tunes up for T20 World Cup with win over New Zealand, but David Warner concerns remain.

David Warner's form slump continued but Australia held on to clinch a three-wicket win over New Zealand in their Twenty20 World Cup warm-up clash in Abu Dhabi.

The opener was sensationally caught in the slips by Martin Guptill — who dived full-length to his left and held a stunning one-handed catch — off the first ball of the innings in an ominous start to Australia's run chase after New Zealand posted a competitive 7-158.

There will still be concern for Warner ahead of Australia's opening World Cup clash with South Africa on Saturday night AEDT.

Earlier, leggie Adam Zampa (2-17) and quick Kane Richardson (3-24) did their best to restrict New Zealand after Australia won the toss.