NZ vs AUS Match Prediction – Who will win today’s 1st T20I match between New Zealand vs Australia?- CBTF Macha
New Zealand vs Australia 1st T20 Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds
Get to Know Who will win NZ vs AUS 1st T20 match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11, CBTF MACHA Prediction, Betting Rates, Live score & winning percentage.
MATCH: New Zealand vs Australia
DATE: Feb 21, 2024
TIME: 11:40 IST / 6:10 GMT
VENUE: Sky Stadium – Wellington, New Zealand
TOURNAMENT: New Zealand vs Australia 2024
Anticipation mounts as the stage is set for the series opener at the Sky Stadium, promising a spectacle for cricket fans. Expectations are high for sizable totals, given the formidable squads assembled by both teams. Australia boast the likes of Glenn Maxwell, Tim David, and Matthew Wade in their middle and lower order, while New Zealand rely on Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips to anchor their innings.
The first T20I of the series will unfold at Wellington’s Sky Stadium, which is using a drop-in pitch for the match, potentially favouring batters. While batters relish the conditions, bowlers too find opportunities on this track, promising a balanced contest. With both teams boasting deep batting lineups comprising promising T20 talent, a keen battle is anticipated. Defending anything below 180 could prove daunting on this pitch.
Probable Playing XIs
New Zealand:
Finn Allen, Tim Seifert (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner (c), Adam Milne, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson.
Australia:
David Warner, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh (c), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Matthew Wade (wk), Adam Zampa, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood.
Probable Best Batter of the Match
Having made his debut in T20 International cricket against Bangladesh in 2021, Rachin Ravindra’s remarkable performances, notably during the ODI World Cup, earned him the ICC Emerging Men’s Cricketer of the Year Award in 2023. Having already showcased his skills in ODIs and Tests, Ravindra now aims to make his mark in T20Is with his elegant batting style, eagerly anticipated by everyone.
Probable Best Bowler of the Match
Starting 2024 with a stellar performance, Australian Test captain Pat Cummins clinched his third consecutive five-wicket haul in the final Test against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground. While Cummins shines in Tests, Mitchell Marsh leads the T20I side against New Zealand. With swinging conditions favouring him, Cummins poses a significant threat to the Kiwi batters, promising an intriguing battle in the upcoming match.
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