Watson in the mix to face Black Caps

All-rounder Shane Watson is pressing for inclusion in the Australian XI for their World Cup match against New Zealand starting in Grenada on Friday night (Australian time).

Watson has been sidelined for much of the tournament as a result of a calf injury.

Australian batsman Michael Clarke said the decision on whether Watson would be selected depended on a late fitness test.

He said Watson would be a valuable addition for the encounter with the Black Caps.

"His bowling is very important, I think in the power plays especially for this team," he said.

"So we look forward to having him back. Hopefully he'll pull up all right today and tomorrow and he'll be out there on Friday."

Both Australia and the Black Caps have already qualified for the semi-finals.

Australian fast bowler Nathan Bracken said the clash in Grenada would give the winner a psychological edge heading into the knock-out stage of the tournament.

"Every team's that in the final four is here to win the World Cup, they're not here to finish second, third or fourth," he said.

"Everybody's here to win, so now it is down to the fair dinkum cricket."