New Zealand vs Australia: Recently, Test cricket has been fantastic for spectators, and tomorrow in Wellington, world champions Australia will play their first Test match against New Zealand. Australia lost shockingly to the West Indies, who were led by Shamar Joseph, at the Gabba last month, but they are still a formidable team that can be defeated.
The 1st test match between New Zealand vs Australia will take place from February 29th, 2024, at Basin Reserve.
Match Details to Note:
Match: New Zealand vs Australia, 1st test match
Date: February 29th, 2024 (Wednesday)
Time: 03:30 AM IST
Venue: Basin Reserve.
New Zealand vs Australia
New Zealand (Match Odds- 4.30)
Preview
In the previous two weeks, the Kiwis warmed up for this series with a 2-0 triumph over a weaker South Africa, when massive runs from players like Matt Henry and youngster Will O’Rourke were matched by strong bowling performances.
Williamson has amassed seven hundreds in nine Test matches since the start of 2023. He will remain a formidable opponent despite his continued impressive statistics.
In the Cricket World Cup, Ravindra scored a magnificent century against this opposition. Daryl Mitchell, a world-class player with an average of 54.71 in Tests, is anticipated to return to action soon to guarantee that the middle order is just as potent.
Full Squad:
Tim Southee (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Scott Kuggeleijn, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Neil Wagner, Kane Williamson, Will Young.
Players to watch out for in:
Kane Williamson
Williamson has amassed seven hundreds in nine Test matches since the start of 2023. He will remain a formidable opponent despite his continued impressive statistics.
Rachin Ravindra
In the Cricket World Cup, Ravindra scored a magnificent century against this opposition.
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- 1.55)
Preview
Along with losing to the West Indies last month and being held to a close by Pakistan before that, Australia concluded the Ashes series last summer by dropping the final two games, needing rain in Manchester to save face in the third Test.
Following David Warner’s retirement and Steve Smith’s promotion to opening batsman, there has been a batting reorganisation. Marnus Labuschagne’s recent poor form means that New Zealand will be hoping to take advantage of the new ball early on. If Cameron Green wants to claim the number four place, he still has a lot to prove.
The pace attack of Australia is excellent, no doubt, but Nathan Lyon will face a top seven in New Zealand that is loaded with excellent spinners. If Williamson and his top-order teammates can provide a solid foundation, the task ahead of the visitors will not be simple.
Full Squad:
Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Michael Neser, Matthew Renshaw, Steve Smith (vc), Mitchell Starc
Players to watch out for in:
Cameron Green
If Cameron Green wants to claim the number four place, he still has a lot to prove.
Nathan Lyon
The pace attack of Australia is excellent, no doubt, but Nathan Lyon will face a top seven in New Zealand that is loaded with excellent spinners.
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:
Although the pitch at Wellington’s Basin Reserve, which has swing all five days, is fantastic for pacers and has an average first-inning score of just 313 runs, it was once a high-scoring field in 2014 before being suspended for eleven years owing to extremely windy weather and a subpar pitch.
New Zealand vs Australia Match Report:
Australia will be playing at home. That will definitely be an advantage for them. We predict Australia to win the New Zealand vs Australia match at the odds of 1.55.
New Zealand vs Australia Most Recommended Player for Bet:
If Cameron Green wants to claim the number four place, he still has a lot to prove. This will be his best chance to prove himself.
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