Who Will Win Aus vs Nz, T20 Tri-Series 1st Match?
The first fixture of the Trans-Tasman T20 Tri-Series will be played between hosts Australia and New Zealand. The match is scheduled to be played on February 3 at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Live action will begin at 7:20 PM local time.
Aus vs NZ 1st Match: Where to Watch/Live Streaming
TV channels: BT Sport, Channel 9, Star Sports
Live Streaming: Bet365, Sony LIV, Hotstar
Read on for team analysis, betting odds, betting tips and match prediction for Aus vs NZ, T20 Tri-Series 1st match....
Australia Team News & Playing 11
The hosts will look to David Warner, Chris Lynn and the in-form Aaron Finch to do the damage with the bat. Warner looked out of sorts in the recent ODI series but he has a T20 average of 45 at the SCG. Travis Head is coming off a terrific BBL season and he too is a vital cog in this batting line-up. Andrew Tye and Kane Richardson will be Australia's go-to bowlers in the absence of their frontline pacers in Starc, Cummins and Hazlewood. Adam Zampa however could be more effective here as the pitch has been favoring slower bowlers and spinners more.
Australia Predicted Playing 11
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David Warner (c), Aaron Finch, Alex Carey (wk), Ben Dwarshuis, Travis Head, Chris Lynn, Glenn Maxwell, Kane Richardson, Marcus Stoinis, Andrew Tye, Adam Zampa
New Zealand Team News & Playing 11
Openers Martin Guptill and Colin Munro are the key figures for the Kiwis at the top with Kane Williamson and Colin de Grandhomme as their best bets in the middle order. Guptill looked in good form in the recent T20 series against Pakistan while Munro with his big-hitting skills can be very dangerous in this format of the game. Tim Southee and Trent Boult will share the new ball and will look to provide the early breakthroughs. Ish Sodhi is currently the world's best T20 bowler and the Aussies will not find it easy to score runs off the leg-spinner.
New Zealand Predicted Playing 11
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Kane Williamson (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Trent Boult, Tom Bruce, Colin de Grandhomme, Martin Guptill, Colin Munro, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Ross Taylor
Australia vs New Zealand 1st T20 Betting Odds
Despite their poor ranking in T20 format and a string of underwhelming performances in the recent ODI series against England, Australia have been installed as favorites to win this opening game of the tri-series. The hosts are priced at 1.74 on Unibet, 1.73 on Ladbrokes and 1.72 each on Betfair, Bet365 and Betway. New Zealand are the second ranked T20 team in the world but their recent loss to Pakistan is what might have made them start off as underdogs for this game. The tourists are being offered at 2.18 on Betfair and 2.10 each on Bet365, Unibet, Ladbrokes and Betway.
Australia vs New Zealand 1st T20 Prediction
New Zealand will be disappointed after having surrendered their no. 1 T20 ranking to Pakistan but knowing that Australia have not been doing well in this format is going to make them a little cheerful. The hosts have lost five of their last six 20-overs matches at home while the visitors have won six of their past nine T20s away from home. Moreover, Australia will be without many of their mainstream players like Steven Smith, Mitchell Marsh, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins. New Zealand on the other hand are going in full-strength and so we feel they have a good chance of starting this series off with a win.
Final Verdict: Back New Zealand to beat Australia at 2.18 on 1xbet and 2.10 each on Bet365, Unibet, 10Cric and betway.
Feb 03, 2018
13:50 IST / 8:20 GMT
Sydney Cricket Ground - Sydney, Australia
T20 Tri-series 
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