Match Details – NZ vs AUS:
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Match: New Zealand vs Australia, 1st T20I Match, Australia tour of New Zealand 2024
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Date and Time: February 21, 06:10 am GMT / 11:40 am IST / 07:10 pm local
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Venue: Sky Stadium, Wellington
NZ vs AUS Betting Tips & Match Prediction:
Who will win the toss? – New Zealand
Who will win? – Australia
NZ vs AUS Preview:
New Zealand: Despite suffering a defeat in their last T20I, New Zealand had already secured the series against Pakistan, whom they dominated throughout the five-match series. However, facing Australia will present a tougher challenge, making this opening game on Wednesday potentially demanding for them.
Australia: Australia showcased strength in the T20I series against the West Indies, yet they were left disappointed by a 37-run loss in the final match in Perth. Nevertheless, boasting ample depth in this format, they are anticipated to bounce back to winning form in this fixture.
NZ vs AUS Possible Playing XI:
Sri Lanka: Wanindu Hasaranga (Captain), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (Wicket-Keeper), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dasun Shanaka, Charith Asalanka, Kusal Perera, Akila Dananjaya, Binura Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka.
Afghanistan: Ibrahim Zadran (Captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Wicket-Keeper), Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Karim Janat, Naveen ul Haq, Noor Ahmed, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad Malik.
NZ vs AUS Dream11 Fantasy Team
Captain: David Warner
Vice-Captain: Glenn Maxwell
Devon Conway, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, Finn Allen, Mitchell Santner, Mitchell Starc, Tim Southee, Pat Cummins, Lockie Ferguson.
NZ vs AUS Head-To-Head Records in T20I
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Stats |
Match |
NZ Won |
AUS Won |
NR |
Tie |
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Overall |
16 |
5 |
10 |
0 |
1 |
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Recent 5 Matches |
5 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
NZ vs AUS Toss Prediction:
While the last T20I at this venue was won by the team fielding first, the preceding five results all favored the team batting first. Given this trend, we anticipate that both captains will prefer to bat first in this match.
NZ vs AUS Pitch Report:
The pitch is expected to assist both pace and spin bowlers, but a competitive score is likely to range between 185 to 190 runs in this game.
NZ vs AUS Weather Report:
The weather in Wellington for the evening is expected to be cloudy, with temperatures ranging from the mid to high teens throughout the game. Humidity levels are forecasted to increase to 65% or higher during the second half of the match.
Venue Information
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Venue: Sky Stadium
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City: Wellington
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Capacity: 37, 000
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Ends: Scoreboard End, City End
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Hosts to: Wellington and Wellington Firebirds
