New Zealand will face Australia in the first T20I match to be played in Wellington on 21st February 2024. It promises to be an exciting series between the top two teams in this format.
Australia would be high on confidence after winning the series against West Indies by 2-1. They will see the return of star players including Starc, Head, Cummins, and Josh Hazlewood for the series.
On the other hand, New Zealand would be hoping to provide entertainment with explosive T20I bowlers at home. It will be an ideal preparation for both teams ahead of the T20I World Cup to be played in the USA and West Indies this year.
Match Details
Details– New Zealand vs Australia, 1st T20I
Venue– SKY Stadium, Wellington
Date and Time-21st February 2024, 11.40 AM
Head-to-Head Record
Australia and New Zealand met each other 16 times in T20I format. Australia won a total of 10 times while the Kiwis won a total of 6 times. It promises to be an exciting series between these two teams.
Both teams played a total of 10 matches in New Zealand with Australia winning 6 times while New Zealand won 4 times.
Pitch Report
The pitch at SKY Stadium, Wellington helps the batters and bowlers equally. Ashton Agar grabbed 6 wickets at this venue against New Zealand on 3rd March 2021. A total of 16 matches were played with the team batting first having won 7 times while the team chasing down has won 8 times while one match was abandoned due to rain.
The toss might not play an important role as the team batting first or the team chasing has equal success. India versus New Zealand T20I on November 18th, 2022 was abandoned due to rain while New Zealand defeated Australia by 7 wickets on 7th March 2021. The captain that wins the toss would likely field first, restrict the opponents, and then chase down the target.
New Zealand (NZ) vs Australia (Aus)- Predicted Playing XI
New Zealand
Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santer (C), Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Ish Sodhi, Adam Milne/Trent Boult.
Australia
David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (C), Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis, Matthew Wade, Tim David, Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa.
Fantasy Selection- NZ vs Aus
Team 1– Finn Allen (C), David Warner, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Maxwell (VC), Glenn Phillips, Josh Inglis, Tim David, Cummins, Ferguson, Starc, Sodhi.
Team 2– Devon Conway, Travis Head, Will Young, Mitchell Marsh (VC), Glenn Phillips, Matthew Wade, Mitchell Santer (C), Cummins, Southee, Adam Zampa, Milne.
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