NZ vs AUS Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Feb 25, 2024
New Zealand and Australia will contest the final T20I of their three-match series. The Aussies have already won the series on the back after victories in Wellington and Auckland. They could complete a clean sweep in Auckland on Sunday. The Black Caps, of course, are aiming for a consolation victory.
There will be plenty to bet on before and during this match. Let's see what's in store on the best cricket betting sites for this match. You can consider our expert advice about the cricket odds and betting markets.
New Zealand vs Australia head-to-head record
Australia have three wins to New Zealand's two in their last five T20I meetings. The Kiwis have not beaten the Australians in this format since October 2022.
New Zealand vs Australia live streaming and broadcast
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Enjoy these trustworthy cricket betting tips for the third T20I between New Zealand and Australia in Auckland on 25 February 2024.
NZ vs AUS Team Previews
New Zealand
New Zealand were unable to successfully defend a big total of 215 in the first T20I before failing to chase down a relatively modest 175-run target in the second. This time, they need to find the right balance between success with the bat and ball to avoid a series whitewash.
Rachin Ravindra is the teams' top run-scorer this series after hitting 68 in the first match. He did not play the second fixture, but will probably be recalled for the third. Ravindra's presence will be particularly important at the top of the order in the likely absence of Devon Conway, who is injured.
Fast bowler Lockie Ferguson has taken five wickets at an average of only seven this series. He has been in fine form and is primed for more success in this final fixture. It will be interesting to see if the New Zealanders pair Ferguson with fellow fast bowler Trent Boult again.
New Zealand Playing 11
Finn Allen, Will Young, Tim Seifert, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Mitchell Santner, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult, Ben Sears.
Australia
Australia have largely been outstanding collectively and individually this series. In a T20 World Cup year, they are showing why they will be among the genuine title favourites come the tournament in the United States of America and the Caribbean later this year.
They are playing without star all-rounders Cameron Green and Marcus Stoinis, which has made their back-to-back wins over the New Zealanders that much more impressive. Mitchell Marsh has captained the team well - and hasn't led in the shadow of Pat Cummins, who is in the T20I team but is not captain.
Marsh has the most runs for Australia this series. He has gathered 98 in two innings. Leg-spinner Adam Zampa is their leading wicket-taker against New Zealand this month with four wickets in two matches. Fast bowler Mitchell Starc probably has not been effective enough, though.
Australia Playing 11
Travis Head, Steven Smith, Matthew Short, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis, Timothy David, Matthew Wade, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson.
NZ vs AUS Toss Prediction
New Zealand won the toss, chose to bowl first and lost the match in the second T20I at Eden Park in Auckland a few days ago. The same venue will host this third match.
It's probable the team to win the toss this time will elect to bat first this time.
Read our guide on toss predictions to learn how we analyze and come up with our tips.
Pitch and Conditions
A first-innings score of 190-plus can be considered competitive here. There are short square boundaries for the batters to take advantage of in Auckland.
Both teams played only one specialist spinner each in the previous fixture here. But one or both teams this time could select an extra slow bowler.
Some rain is forecast in Auckland on matchday.
NZ vs AUS Betting Tips
Australia are in the strongest position to win this match and complete a three-nil series scoreline. They have momentum. New Zealand do not.
Bet on 1.50 favourites Australia to beat 2.70 underdogs New Zealand, despite their homeground advantage, in this third and final T20I.
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The home side have a 50 percent chance of winning the toss. Back them to do so. If they do, they will probably choose to bat first.
Ravindra will welcome the chance to be back in the XI and build on the momentum he gained from a half-century in the series opener.
Marsh is Australia's leading run-scorer this series. The addition of the captaincy is evidently empowering, not limiting, his primary role with the bat.
Zampa is his country's top wicket-taker this series. Look forward to another big performance from one of the best leg-spinners in T20I cricket.
Ferguson is averaging more than two wickets per match this series. That's a relatively prolific ratio. His pace and accuracy have been superb.
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- Highest opening partnership - India W (1.55) and 1 more BANW vs INDW betting tip
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- Delhi Capitals to win the toss - 1.90 and 4 more DC vs RR betting tips
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