NZ vs AUS Match Preview
New Zealand were reasonably good with the bat in the first match before looking entirely out of sorts in the second. Australia's bowlers capitalised on this inconsistency from the opposition and wrapped up a series win. Let's see how both teams, and their personnel, could fare this time.
New Zealand will probably have Rachin Ravindra back in the XI. His return should bring plenty of impetus at the top of the order. Ravindra hit a half-century in the first match of the series. The Black Caps might be without Devon Conway, though. He injured himself in the second match.
Lockie Ferguson really should be one of the first names you place in your Dream11 team. He has taken five wickets in two matches against the Australians this month. The New Zealand pace ace's slower deliveries and pinpoint yorkers have been impressive.
Australia are consolidating their status among the 2024 T20 World Cup's title favourites. Mitchell Marsh has been leading the XI superbly and continues to show why he is one of the top all-rounders in T20I cricket nowadays. Anticipate another big showing from him with bat and ball.
Leg-spinner Adam Zampa is another selection well worth making. As one of the best leg-spinners in the game, Zampa has taken the most wickets for Australia this series. His four wickets in two matches have pushed the Aussies to plenty of success with the ball.
Batting-wise, Travis Head at the top of the order and Glenn Mawell in the middle could make for a great combination. Head has been solid through the opening powerplay, while Maxwell has displayed time and time again why he is one of the most lethal finishers in T20 cricket around the globe.
Weather Report
Wet weather is predicted in Auckland on matchday. This could truncate the fixture. The team to bat second might have an advantage in pursuing an adjusted target.
Pitch Report
If afforded the full 20 overs, the team to bat first can consider a total of 180-plus competitive. It's worth playing two slow bowlers here. One of them could even be deployed during the opening six-over powerplay.
Notable stats
Mitchell Marsh in form
Marsh is Australia's top run-scorer this series. He has collected 98 runs in two innings. The addition of the captaincy is empowering, not limiting, his main role with the bat.
Team News
It will be intersting to see if Australia retain Mitchell Starc in the XI - or perhaps replace him with an extra spinner. New Zealand are probably going to have to replace Devon Conway with another top-order option. Will Young should stay in the team.
NZ vs AUS Probable 11
NZ Playing 11
- Finn Allen (Wk)
- Rachin Ravindra
- Will Young
- Mark Chapman
- Mitchell Santner (C)
- Glenn Phillips
- Josh Clarkson
- Ish Sodhi
- Trent Boult
- Lockie Ferguson
- Ben Sears
AUS Playing 11
- Travis Head
- Steven Smith
- Mitchell Marsh (C)
- Glenn Maxwell
- Josh Inglis
- Tim David
- Matthew Wade (Wk)
- Pat Cummins
- Nathan Ellis
- Adam Zampa
- Josh Hazlewood
Dream11 Prediction
Australia are in stronger form than New Zealand, who have homeground advantage but little to no momentum. The visitors should complete a three-nil series win here.
Top Picks
Adam Zampa: The Australian leg-spinner could benefit from the extra bounce, if not additional turn, at Eden Park.
Lockie Ferguson: The Black Caps fast bowler is particularly good when varying outright pace with masterful slower balls.
Will Young: Opportunity will knock for Will to impress alongside Ravindra, in the absence of Conway.
NZ vs AUS Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: Finn Allen
Batters: Mitchell Marsh (C), Glenn Phillips, Travis Head
All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Santner (VC)
Bowlers: Adam Zampa, Pat Cummins, Adam Milne, Josh Hazlewood, Lockie Ferguson
