AUS vs NZ Match Preview
Even though this is the first match of the series and both sides would be a bit circumspect to get settled, we expect no team to hold anything back here. Australia would be desperate to get back to winning ways after an embarrassing loss at the hands of Zimbabwe. New Zealand, on the other hand, haven't really had a chance to play against established sides in recent times and will want to make this count.
Also, the fact that the two teams are not scheduled to play a bilateral series against each other in the next four years FTP makes this series even more important. In this series and match, however, the two sides are pretty much matched on paper and handling pressure in key moments is what will matter. The team that does that better will likely come out on top. Check out our prediction for the Australia vs New Zealand match, if you want to fancy your chances in betting.
Weather Report
Pitch Report
Notable stats
Devon Conway
Devon Conway is coming into this game with red-hot form, having scored 291 runs in his last six games. He looks good to continue building on the kind of form he's in.
Glenn Maxwell
Even though Glenn Maxwell is a game-changer on his day, his record against the Kiwis does not spark confidence. He has scored a grand total of 57 runs at an average of 8 from a total of ten matches against New Zealand.
David Warner
Not only does David Warner have a fantastic record against the Kiwis, scoring 617 runs at 47 in 13 games, he is coming into this match on the back of some excellent knocks. Keep an eye on him for this match.
Team News
No injuries to report of.
AUS vs NZ Probable 11
AUS Playing 11
- David Warner
- Aaron Finch (C)
- Marnus Labuschagne
- Alex Carey (Wk)
- Cameron Green
- Marcus Stoinis
- Glenn Maxwell
- Sean Abbott
- Mitchell Starc
- Adam Zampa
- Josh Hazlewood
NZ Playing 11
- Tom Latham (Wk)
- Martin Guptill
- Devon Conway
- Kane Williamson (C)
- Daryl Mitchell
- James Neesham
- Mitchell Santner
- Trent Boult
- Matt Henry
- Michael Bracewell
- Tim Southee
Dream11 Prediction
There are a lot of unknowns, starting from the surface to the form of the players, and playing it safe should be the way to go in the Dream11 contest for this match. Focus on getting the all-rounders in with a minimum number of batsmen and bowlers to cover all three facets of the game.
Top Picks
Depending upon the conditions, we might see Sean Abbott coming in for Ashton Agar. Both are all-rounders and the change would have no impact on the batting or bowling depth.
Alex Carey hasn't really been as impressive as we had been in the domestic circuit and with Aussie batting not doing as well as they would have wanted, we might well see Carey making a way for Josh Inglis.
There are no reported injuries and unless we see something happen at the last minute, the changes that Australia makes will be tactical.
It would be a toss-up between Tom Latham, Martin Guptill, and Finn Allen for the opening pair. All three have done pretty well in recent times and going by what we have seen in recent times, Finn Allen might have to sit out of this one.
Michael Bracewell will be pushing for the spin all-rounder spot in the playing eleven, but with Santner being a more established player in the side, Bracewell might have to wait a bit more to get a chance in this series.
No reported injuries and any changes that may happen will pretty much be tactical.
AUS vs NZ Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: Tom Latham (VC)
Batters: David Warner (C), Kane Williamson , Devon Conway, Steve Smith
All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis , James Neesham, Cameron Green
Bowlers: Mitchell Starc , Trent Boult, Adam Zampa
