NZ vs AUS 2nd T20I Head-to-Head Record & Stats – Australia tour of New Zealand 2025
NZ vs AUS 2nd T20I Head-to-Head Record & Stats: New Zealand vs Australia 2nd T20I at Mount Maunganui, 03 October 2025, 11:45 IST. Australia lead the series 1-0 after a commanding performance in the opening match, and the Kiwis now face a must-win situation to keep the series alive.
The Black Caps will need their batters to step up, while Australia will aim to seal the series with another dominant outing.
NZ vs AUS Head-to-Head in T20Is
| Matches Played | NZ Won | AUS Won | No Result | First-ever Fixture | Most Recent Fixture |
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| 20 | 5 | 14 | 1 | 17-feb-2005 | 01 oct 2025 (Aus Won) |
Australia lead the head-to-head rivalry 14–5, winning the last three meetings against New Zealand.
AUS vs NZ Comparative Stats in T20Is:
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Experience: Australia’s depth and match-winners across formats give them an edge, while New Zealand rely heavily on home advantage.
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Batting Strength: Tim Seifert and Devon Conway anchor New Zealand, while Tim Robinson’s century in the 1st T20I was a huge boost. Australia have Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head, and Tim David, all in red-hot form.
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Bowling Strength: Matt Henry leads NZ’s bowling attack, supported by Jamieson and Bracewell. Australia’s Hazlewood, Bartlett, and Zampa make a complete, balanced attack.
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Recent Performance: New Zealand have won 4 of their last 5 games (before 1st T20I loss), while Australia have 4 wins in their last 5, showcasing consistent dominance.
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New Zealand – Recent Performance (Last 5 T20Is)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Margin | Score (NZ – Opp) |
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| 01 Oct 25 | Australia | Lost | By 6 wkts | 181/6 – 185/4 |
| 26 Jul 25 | South Africa | Won | By 3 runs | 180/5 – 177/6 |
| 24 Jul 25 | Zimbabwe | Won | By 61 runs | 190/6 – 130/10 |
| 22 Jul 25 | South Africa | Won | By 7 wkts | 135/3 – 134/8 |
| 18 Jul 25 | Zimbabwe | Won | By 8 wkts | 122/2 – 120/7 |
Australia – Recent Performance (Last 5 T20Is)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Margin | Score (AUS – Opp) |
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| 01 Oct 25 | New Zealand | Won | By 6 wkts | 185/4 – 181/6 |
| 16 Aug 25 | South Africa | Won | By 2 wkts | 173/8 – 172/7 |
| 12 Aug 25 | South Africa | Lost | By 53 runs | 165/10 – 218/7 |
| 10 Aug 25 | South Africa | Won | By 17 runs | 178/10 – 161/9 |
| 29 Jul 25 | West Indies | Won | By 3 wkts | 173/7 – 170/10 |
Key Player Battles
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Tim Seifert vs Josh Hazlewood – NZ’s best hope in the powerplay against AUS’s world-class new-ball bowler.
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Devon Conway vs Adam Zampa – Spin challenge in the middle overs.
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Mitchell Marsh vs Matt Henry – Marsh’s form with the bat against Henry’s swing bowling.
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Tim Robinson vs Xavier Bartlett – Young Kiwi power vs Aussie pace fire.
NZ vs AUS 2nd T20I Match Prediction
New Zealand fought hard in the first game thanks to Tim Robinson’s maiden ton, but Australia’s depth in batting and balance in bowling proved too strong.
With Mitchell Marsh leading from the front and Hazlewood controlling the attack, Australia look set to continue their dominance.
Prediction: Australia to win the 2nd T20I and seal the series 2-0.