NZ vs AUS Today Match Prediction: New Zealand (NZ) and Australia (AUS) will face off in the 3rd T20I of the Australia tour of New Zealand 2025.
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NZ vs AUS Match Details & Live Streaming
| Match No. | NZ vs AUS 3rd T20I |
| Tournament | Australia tour of New Zealand 2025 |
| Date & Time | Saturday, October 4, 11:45 AM IST |
| Venue | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand |
| Live Streaming | Fancode |
NZ vs AUS Today Match Prediction – Team Analysis
New Zealand (NZ) Team Strengths & Weaknesses
The second match of the series was abandoned due to rain. Before that, the host, New Zealand, had a disappointing start in this tournament as they lost the first match against Australia by 6 wickets. New Zealand, who came to bat first, had a disappointing start, and both their opening batsmen were out cheaply. After that, Tim Robinson played an unbeaten inning of 106 runs on 66 balls.
With contributions from Mark Chapman and Daryl Mitchell, they took the team to a fighting total of 182 runs. In the bowling department, Matt Henry took 2 wickets while Zakary Foulkes and Kyle Jamieson picked up one wicket. Now, there will be pressure on NZ to win the third match and level the series.
Team New Zealand Strength:
- Devon Conway: He is an explosive opener for New Zealand who scored 118 runs in the last 4 matches.
- Daryl Mitchell: He scored 34 runs off 23 balls in the last match.
- Tim Robinson: He delivered an excellent century in the opening match.
- Michael Bracewell: All-rounder Brecewell scored 53 runs and took 2 wickets in the last 4 matches.
- Matt Henry: He impressed with the ball and took 2 wickets in the previous match.
Australia (AUS) Team Strengths & Weaknesses
Australia’s excellent form continues, and they have made a great start to the series here too. They won the first T20I match against New Zealand by 6 wickets, while the 2nd match was cancelled due to rain.
In the first match, Skipper Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head provided a solid start to the team. Mitchell Marsh played an aggressive inning of 85 runs in 43 balls, while Travis Head scored 31 runs on just 18 balls. In the bowling, Ben Dwarshuis took 2 wickets while Josh Hazlewood and Matthew Short took 1 wicket.
Australia Team Strength:
- Mitchell Marsh: He provided a quick start, scoring 85 runs on 43 balls in the opening match.
- Matthew Short: All-rounder Matthew Short has scored 29 runs and taken 1 wicket in the last match.
- Travis Head: He played an explosive inning of 31 runs on 18 balls.
- Tim David: He remained unbeaten with 21 runs on 12 balls.
- Ben Dwarshuis: He delivered an excellent spell and took 2 wickets in the previous encounter.
New Zealand vs Australia: Probable Playing 11
New Zealand Probable XI:
Tim Seifert (WK), Devon Conway, Tim Robinson, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Bevon Jacobs, Michael Bracewell, Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy
Australia Probable XI:
Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Owen, Tim David, Alex Carey (WK), Ben Dwarshuis, Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
New Zealand vs Australia, Players To Watch Out For
Who will be the top run scorers for New Zealand today?
Tim Robinson is our pick to top-score for New Zealand. He is a technically sound batsman from New Zealand.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Tim Robinson | 1 | 1 | 1 | 106 | 106 | – | 66 | 160.61 | 1 | – | 5 | 6 |
| 2. Daryl Mitchell | 1 | 1 | – | 34 | 34 | 34.00 | 23 | 147.83 | – | – | 1 | 3 |
| 3. Bevon Jacobs | 1 | 1 | – | 20 | 20 | 20.00 | 21 | 95.24 | – | – | – | 1 |
Who will be the top run scorers for Australia today?
Pick: Mitchell Marsh to top-score for Australia.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Mitchell Marsh | 1 | 1 | – | 85 | 85 | 85.00 | 43 | 197.67 | – | 1 | 5 | 9 |
| 2. Travis Head | 1 | 1 | – | 31 | 31 | 31.00 | 18 | 172.22 | – | – | – | 6 |
| 3. Matthew Short | 1 | 1 | – | 29 | 29 | 29.00 | 18 | 161.11 | – | – | 2 | 2 |
Who will pick the most wickets for New Zealand in the match?
Pick: Matt Henry to take the most wickets for New Zealand.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Matt Henry | 1 | 1 | 4 | 43 | 2 | 2/43 | 21.50 | 10.75 | 12.00 | – | – | – |
| 2. Kyle Jamieson | 1 | 1 | 4 | 46 | 1 | 1/46 | 46.00 | 11.50 | 24.00 | – | – | – |
| 3. Zakary Foulkes | 1 | 1 | 2.3 | 35 | 1 | 1/35 | 35.00 | 14.00 | 15.00 | – | – | – |
Who will pick the most wickets for Australia in the match?
Pick: Ben Dwarshuis to take the most wickets for Australia.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Ben Dwarshuis | 1 | 1 | 4 | 40 | 2 | 2/40 | 20.00 | 10.00 | 12.00 | – | – | – |
| 2. Josh Hazlewood | 1 | 1 | 4 | 23 | 1 | 1/23 | 23.00 | 5.75 | 24.00 | – | – | – |
| 3. Matthew Short | 1 | 1 | 3 | 32 | 1 | 1/32 | 32.00 | 10.67 | 18.00 | – | – | – |
New Zealand vs Australia, Which Team Will score more sixes?
We expect AUS to hit more sixes in this match
New Zealand vs Australia, Which Team Will score more fours?
We expect AUS to hit more fours in this match.
Who will win today’s Australia tour of New Zealand match between NZ and AUS?
- Both teams are currently in great form.
- Australia won the first match, and their morale is high.
- On the other hand, New Zealand has the advantage of playing on its home ground.
- New Zealand can bounce back in the next match.
Prediction: New Zealand to win.
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on player stats, form, and match conditions. Cricket is unpredictable; consider other factors before making decisions.
