NZ vs AUS, 1st Test: Match Prediction, Fantasy Tips & Pitch Report | New Zealand vs Australia 2024 – CBTF Macha
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New Zealand vs Australia 1st Test Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds
Get to Know Who will win NZ vs AUS 1st Test 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 29 – Mar 04, 2024
TIME: 03:30 IST / 2:00 GMT
VENUE: Basin Reserve – Wellington, New Zealand
TOURNAMENT: New Zealand vs Australia 2024
Basin Reserve Pitch Report:
The Basin Reserve pitch in Wellington is adorned with a lush green cover for the upcoming fixture. This green hue is expected to provide substantial assistance to the seam bowlers from both teams, posing significant challenges for the side batting first. With a track record of producing results in 43 out of the 67 Tests it has hosted, the venue has favoured teams bowling first, with 29 of those 43 victories achieved by the bowling side.
Bowlers taking the initial opportunity to bowl on this pitch are poised to capitalize on the moisture content and the presence of fresh green grass, enhancing their effectiveness in exploiting the conditions to their advantage.
NZ vs AUS CBTF MACHA Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Alex Carey
- Batters: Steve Smith, Kane Williamson, Travis Head, Daryl Mitchell
- All-rounders: Mitchell Marsh, Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra, Neil Brand, Glenn Phillips
- Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins
NZ vs AUS CBTF MACHA Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Mitchell Marsh (c), Kane Williamson (vc)
- Choice 2: Steve Smith (c), Daryl Mitchell (vc)
New Zealand vs Australia Prediction
Australia will start the match as favourites. The visitors are a brute force in Test cricket. They are far better than New Zealand in all aspects of the game and will be confident of winning the Test match comprehensively. New Zealand will have to be at their best to compete against a daunting opposition. For us, Australia are clear favourites.
Squads:
New Zealand: Tim Southee (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Henry Nicholls, Matt Henry, Scott Kuggeleijn, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Neil Wagner, Kane Williamson, Will Young
Australia: 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, Mitchell Starc
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