AUS vs NZ Match Preview

New Zealand will face Australia in the third T20I of the three-match series. The match will take place at Eden Park in Auckland and will begin at 5:30 a.m. IST on February 25. Australia defeated New Zealand comprehensively in the second T20I, taking a 2-0 lead in the series. Australia only scored 174 while batting first, but they successfully defended their target. The third T20I is a must-win for New Zealand. If they lose, it will cost them the entire series. New Zealand has been concerned about its batting. Conway and Ravindra helped them post a high score in the first game, but neither played in the second.

AUS vs NZ Match Detail

Australia vs New Zealand – 3rd T20I

Venue: Eden Park – Auckland

Date & Time: 25th February 2024 at 05:30 AM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar

AUS vs NZ Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	195
Avg 2nd inn score	187
Win% batting 1st	56
Win% batting 2nd	44

AUS vs NZ Pitch Report

There will be assistance for both pace and spin bowlers on this pitch, but a par score of 185-190 is also expected.

AUS vs NZ Weather Report

It will be a cloudy evening, with temperatures in the mid- to high teens throughout the game. The humidity level will rise to 65% or higher during the second half of the match.

AUS vs WI Last Five Matches

AUS ( Australia )	L W W L L
NZ ( New Zealand )	L W W W W

AUS vs NZ Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	AUS Won	NZ Won	Tie	NR
Overall	16	10	5	1	0
Last 5	5	3	1	0	1

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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AUS vs NZ Probable Playing XIs:

Australia Probable Playing XIs

Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh (c), Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis (wk), Tim David, Matthew Short, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

New Zealand Probable Playing XIs

Finn Allen, Devon Conway (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Mitchell Santner (c), Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson

Topmost Picks for AUS vs NZ Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Australia

• David Warner – Warner has found form ahead of the World Cup and there can’t be a better news for Australia. Warner smoked a couple of blazing fifties against the West Indies and also played a 32 run knock in the 1st T20I vs New Zealand.
• Adam Zampa – While bowlers are going to have a tough job in the T20I series, Zampa could be a game changer for Australia.

Top Picks – New Zealand

• Finn  Allen – Finn Allen has been in great form in this format of the game. He played a 32 run knock in the 1st T20I. Against Pakistan, he was New Zealand’s top batter and scored 275 runs in five matches, including a century.
• Lockie Ferguson – While other bowlers were taken part by the Aussie bowlers in the 1st T20I, Ferguson only went for 23 runs in 4 overs.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for AUS vs NZ Dream11 Team:

Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Phillips, Glenn Maxwell(C), Rachin Ravindra(VC), Mitchell Santner, Lockie Ferguson, Mitchell Starc

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for AUS vs NZ Dream11 Team:

Finn Allen, Devon Conway(VC), Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh(C), Glenn Phillips, Glenn Maxwell, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Lockie Ferguson, Mitchell Starc

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell

Vice-captain – Devon Conway, Finn Allen

Wicketkeeper – Devon Conway

AUS vs NZ Probable Winners:

Both New Zealand and Australia will be hoping to improve their chances of winning the T20 World Cup later this year, so they will want to get off to a good start in this series. New Zealand has depth with both bat and ball, but looking at players individually, it is difficult to look beyond the visitors. We predict a close game, but we believe Australia will win in Wellington. Considering the team combination, Australia is expected to win this match.