New Zealand vs Australia 1st T20 Prediction & Betting Tips
The Kiwi’s doesn’t have a great record against Australia in T20Is but they’ll back themselves to dominate the Kangaroos in the home den. They're playing some very good cricket and Australia are without their gun players. They still are a very good side though. The 1st T20 of the series will be played at the Hagley Oval on 22nd February and is set to get underway at 7:00 PM local time.
New Zealand have been very dominant at home. Not so long ago they defeated Pakistan in the T20 series. They’re playing a full strength squad so you’ll have to give them the favourites tags, atleast in the series opener.
Australia hasn’t been in the best of form. A loss to Inda in the Border Gavaskar Trophy will still be hurting them. Players like Aaron Finch and Glenn Maxwell, who’re the main pillars of their batting didn't performed well in the BIg Bash League.
They’ll be without the services of some of their key players like David Warner, Steve Smith, Pat Cummins and Mitchel Starc. The road ahead is not easy for the visitors. But they’re a very capable team and can’t be counted out.
NZ vs AUS 1st T20 Live Streaming
The match can be watched live on BT sports, sky channel 413 in UK, Spark Sport in New Zealand.
Live Streaming: Fans in India can stream the match on Fan code app.
Toss Prediction
Both teams might want to bat first and chasing might not be easy against a quality bowling unit
Pitch Report
The surface will be good enough to bat but the pacers will get some some assistance with the new ball. The spinners will also have a role to play
Weather Report
The weather doesn’t look good as there are plenty of chances of rain on the match day
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds and match prediction for New Zealand vs Australia 1st T20
New Zealand Team News & Playing 11
NZ Team News
New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson has confirmed that opener Martin Guptill is fit and will be the part of New Zealand’s playing XI in the 1st T20.
NZ Key Players
- Kane Williamson: Kane Williamson is in middle of a golden run. Irrespective of the format, the kiwi skipper has been on a rampage, scoring runs in every match. He was in fine form in the Super Smash and is expected to start well against Australia.
- Tim Seifert - Seifert had a very good season of the Super Smash and was the leading run scorer for Northern Knights. He is a player that can score runs at a brisk pace. He’ll be very crucial at the top.
- Jimmy Neesham - Another player that performed well in the Super Smash. He played some very good knocks down the order and picked up wickets at crucial moments. Expect him to do the same against Australia
NZ Team Form
New Zealand have been in fine form of late. They beat Pakistan 2-1 in the last T20 series.
New Zealand Predicted Playing 11
Martin Guptill, Tim Seifert (wk), Kane Williamson (c), Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Mark Chapman/ Hamish Bennett, Kyle Jamieson, Trent Boult, Tim Southee.
Australia Team News & Playing 11
AUS Team News
Australia will be without the services of some of their big players like David Warner, Steve Smith, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc. They’ve added three uncapped players, Josh Philippe, Tanveer Sangha and Riley Meredith to their squad.
AUS Key Players
- Josh Philippe - We expect Philippe to make his Australia debut in the 1st T20. He was in red hot form in the Big Bash League and scored 508 runs in 16 matches at an average of over 31. He can be destructive at the top.
- Glenn Maxwell - Maxwell would want to justify the hefty paycheck he received in the IPL 2021. Though the IPL is still few weeks away, he’d like to make a statement against New Zealand. He can decimate any bowling attack in the world and played a couple of good knocks in the BBL
- Tanveer Sangha - Another player that is expected to make his debut. Sangha troubled most of the batsmen in the Big Bash League and is expected to pose a stern challenge to the Kiwi batsmen
AUS Team Form
Australia suffered a 2-1 defeat to India in their last T20 series, Also, quote a few of their players are not in good form.
Australia Predicted Playing 11
Aaron Finch (c), Josh Philippe, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Wade (wk), Mitchell Marsh, Adam Zampa/D Arcy Short, Daniel Sams, Kane Richardson, Tanveer Sangha/Ashton Agar, Riley Meredith/Andrew Tye.
New Zealand vs Australia Head to Head
Australia have dominated New Zealand in T20Is. However, beating a full strength New Zealand team in their home conditions won’t be easy at all.
NZ vs AUS Head to Head Stats in T20
| Matches Played |
NZ Won |
AUS Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| 9 |
7 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
New Zealand vs Australia Betting Odds
Even though Australia have a decent record against New Zealand, we think winning a T20 series in New Zealand won’t be easy for them.
Who will win New Zealand vs Australia?
New Zealand are playing a full strength squad and all their players are in fine form. When it comes to Australia they are without some of their key players. We think New Zealand will win the match
New Zealand vs Australia Betting Rate
🏆 New Zealand vs Australia Prediction
New Zealand have been very dominant at home. They’re playing a full strength squad and getting past them won’t be easy for Australia. For us, New Zealand are favourites for this match.
Feb 22, 2021
11:30 IST / 6:00 GMT
Hagley Oval - Christchurch, New Zealand
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