New Zealand will look to level the series when they face Australia in the 2nd T20I match played at Auckland on 23rd February 2024. It promises to be an exciting contest as Australia chased down 216 runs off the final delivery at Wellington.
Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra along with Finn Allen laid a strong foundation for New Zealand to post a huge total. Lockie Ferguson was the pick of bowlers for the hosts, grabbing 1 wicket and giving away just 23 runs. Despite his efforts, Kiwis could not defend 16 runs in the final over.
The bowling looked as ordinary as all Australian bowlers as they conceded 215. The batting looked strong as captain Mitchell Marsh led from the front along. Tim David produced a magical knock that helped Australia win the match off the last ball.
Match Details
Details– New Zealand vs Australia, 2nd T20I
Venue– Eden Park, Auckland
Date and Time– 23rd February 2024, 11.40 AM IST
Pitch Report
The pitch at Eden Park, Auckland is a brilliant batting paradise with shorter boundaries. The last time New Zealand played a T20I match was against Pakistan. It was a superb batting paradise as New Zealand posted 226 for 8 and bowled out Pakistan for 180 to win the match comfortably.
The last time these two teams met at Auckland in T20I format, Australia chased down 245 runs. It promises to be another exciting contest between the top two teams in the world. The captain that wins the toss would likely field first, restrict the opponent, and then chase down the target with ease.
New Zealand (NZ) vs Australia (Aus)- Predicted Playing XI
New Zealand
Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Mitchell Santer (C), Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Adam Milne, Trent Boult.
Australia
David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (C), Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis, Tim David, Matthew Short, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa.
Fantasy Selection- NZ vs Aus
Team 1– Finn Allen (C), David Warner, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Maxwell, Glenn Phillps, Tim David (VC), Santer, Mitchell Starc, Ferguson, Zampa, Milne.
Team 2– Devon Conway (C), Travis Head, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Marsh (VC), Mark Chapman, Josh Inglis, Josh Clarkson, Cummins, Sodhi, Josh Hazlewood, Trent Boult.
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