WORCESTERSHIRE Rapids batsman Colin Munro will come face to face with fellow New Zealander Brendon McCullum in tonight’s sell-out NatWest T20 Blast derby against Birmingham Bears at New Road (5.30pm).

Munro admits he tries to adopt the same mindset as his compatriot and New Zealand captain when he arrives at the crease.

McCullum has linked up with the Bears after the thrilling One-Day-International series with England and will participate in the battle against the Rapids in a first versus second clash in the North Group.

Munro has been impressed with the way McCullum has led from the front with his aggressive style for the Black Caps and it has rubbed off on the 28-year-old.

Munro said: “Some of the boys asked as soon as I joined up this season ‘how do we get him out?’. I could have made a lot of money if I could go and tell people how to get him out!

“He is a really clever player and knows exactly where guys are trying to attack him.”

Rapids (from): Mitchell (captain), Oliver, Kohler- Cadmore, Munro, D’Oliveira, Whiteley, Cox, Leach, Barnard, Ajmal, Shantry, Kervezee, Clarke.