NZ vs AUS 1st Test Match Prediction- Who Will Win Today's Match Between New Zealand and Australia

Australia visit New Zealand for the Trans-Tasman battle, one they have dominated well. While New Zealand are a really good side at home they have always found ways to make things tough for themselves against Australia. Both sides are near full strength though with Devon Conway a big miss while there remains some form of transition with David Warner’s retirement for the Australian side.

NZ vs AUS Match Details

Date: February 28th, 2024

Time:  3:30 AM IST

Venue: Basin River, Wellington

NZ vs AUS Weather Report

Clear weather is expected throughout the game.

NZ vs AUS Pitch Report

A green track is expected with the pitch likely to get better as the game progresses. Batting second will be a better option with early moisture around.

NZ vs AUS Head-to-Head

Stats	Matches	NZ Won	AUS Won	Draw	Tie
Overall	60	8	34	18	0
In New Zealand	25	7	13	5	0
In the last Five Matches	5	0	5	0	0

NZ vs AUS Predicted Playing XI

AUS Playing XI

Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood

NZ Playing XI

Tom Latham, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, William O’Rourke

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NZ vs AUS Key Players

Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson has been scoring centuries for fun in his last few Tests. The question though is if he can do so against Australia, a side that has had the better of him throughout his career.

Steve Smith

Steve Smith loves challenges. Opening in New Zealand though is a massive challenge and will be even bigger a challenge for someone who is a new opener. He had a tough time against West Indies until the Final innings of the series when he carried his bat and that is where he will be eager to move forward.

NZ vs AUS Match Tips

Australia generally plays pretty well against New Zealand and could start favorites despite being away from home.

Match Prediction: Australia Will Win The Favorite