New Zealand vs Australia: This Sunday will be the third and last match in the Twenty20 International series between Australia and New Zealand. In the series, Australia has already seized an unstoppable 2-0 lead.
The 3rd T20 match between New Zealand vs Australia will take place from February 25th, 2024, at Eden Park.
Match Details to Note:
Match: New Zealand vs Australia, 3rd T20 match
Date: February 25th, 2024 (Sunday)
Time: 05:30 AM IST
Venue: Eden Park.
New Zealand vs Australia
New Zealand (Match Odds- 2.60)
Preview
The bowlers from New Zealand gave an outstanding effort. In his 3.5 overs, Lockie Ferguson bowled admirably, recording figures of 4/12. Mitchell Santner, Ben Sears, and Adam Milne all claimed two wickets apiece.
The batsmen for New Zealand faded in the second innings. While batting at four, Glenn Phillips made a valiant 42, but due to a lack of support from the other end, they were bowled out for 102 in 17 overs, losing the match by 72 runs.
Full Squad:
Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Tim Seifert, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Tim Southee, Adam Milne, Trent Boult.
Players to watch out for in:
Glenn Phillips
While batting at four in the 2nd match, Glenn Phillips made a valiant 42.
Lockie Ferguson
The bowlers from New Zealand gave an outstanding effort. In his 3.5 overs, Lockie Ferguson bowled admirably, recording figures of 4/12.
Possible Playing XI:
Finn Allen, Devon Conway (wk), Will Young, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Mitchell Santner (c), Adam Milne, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult, Ben Sears.
Australia (Match Odds- 1.50)
Australia was asked to bat first in the second Twenty20 International. Despite Travis Head’s explosive 22-ball 45 at the top of the order, they were losing wickets consistently. Lower down the order, Cummins hit 28, and they were bowled out for 174 in 19.5 overs.
Australia successfully defended the target and established an insurmountable lead in the series thanks to four wickets taken by Adam Zampa and two more from Nathan Ellis.
Australia will attempt to sweep the series on Sunday after wrapping it up on Friday. Conversely, New Zealand will be looking to stave off a whitewash. Nevertheless, it will provide both teams with an additional opportunity to assess their players prior to the 2024 T20 World Cup.
Full Squad:
Mitchell Marsh (c), Pat Cummins, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Glenn Maxwell, Matt Short, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Wade, David Warner, Adam Zampa.
Players to watch out for in:
Travis Head
Australia was asked to bat first in the second Twenty20 International. Travis Head’s explosive 22-ball 45 at the top of the order.
Adam Zampa
Australia successfully defended the target and established an insurmountable lead in the series thanks to four wickets taken by Adam Zampa.
Possible Playing XI:
Travis Head, Steven Smith, Mitchell Marsh (c), Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis, Tim David, Matthew Wade (wk), Pat Cummins, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson.
New Zealand vs Australia Toss Prediction:
There hasn’t been any particular advantage to either batting first or second on this ground. However, a big total on the board will allow the team to put the opposition under pressure with early wickets.
New Zealand vs Australia Pitch Report:
It appears that Eden Park’s pitch is suitable for bowling. The bowlers can generate a decent amount of lateral movement off the surface, and there will be enough to keep them engaged. Before they may begin using their strokes freely, the batters must adjust to the circumstances.
New Zealand vs Australia Match Report:
Australia won the second Twenty20 International easily, securing the three-match series. While the Kiwis will be attempting to avoid it, they will be looking to whitewash them. To compete with the optimistic Australians on Sunday, New Zealand will need to shoot as a team.
Australia is predicted to win the New Zealand vs Australia match at the odds of 1.50
New Zealand vs Australia Most Recommended Player for Bet:
Australia was asked to bat first in the second Twenty20 International. Travis Head’s explosive 22-ball 45 at the top of the order.
