NZ vs AUS 3rd T20I Head-to-Head Record & Stats: New Zealand vs Australia 3rd T20I at Mount Maunganui, 03 October 2025, 11:45 IST.
Australia face New Zealand in the series decider of the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui. The Aussies lead 1-0 after a commanding six-wicket win in the opener, with the second match washed out by rain.
A win here will seal the series for Australia, while the Black Caps must deliver something special to level it.
NZ vs AUS Head-to-Head in T20Is
| Matches Played | NZ Won | AUS Won | No Result | First-ever Fixture | Most Recent Fixture |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 5 | 14 | 2 | 17-feb-2005 | 03 Oct 2025 (Match abandoned) |
Australia lead the head-to-head rivalry 14–5, winning the last three meetings against New Zealand.
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New Zealand – Recent Performance (Last 5 T20Is)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Margin | Score (NZ – Opp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Oct 25 | Australia | No Result | Match Abandoned (Rain) | – |
| 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 |
Australia – Recent Performance (Last 5 T20Is)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Margin | Score (AUS – Opp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Oct 25 | New Zealand | No Result | Match Abandoned (Rain) | – |
| 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 |
Key Player Battles
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Tim Seifert vs Josh Hazlewood – NZ opener vs AUS’s new-ball master
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Devon Conway vs Adam Zampa – Middle-over battle of skill
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Mitchell Marsh vs Matt Henry – Skipper in form vs strike bowler
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Tim Robinson vs Xavier Bartlett – Young Kiwi hitter vs Aussie pace
NZ vs AUS 3rd T20I Match Prediction
New Zealand showed fight with Robinson’s ton, but Australia’s batting depth and bowling balance remain superior. Marsh and David add power with the bat, while Hazlewood and Zampa provide control. Unless NZ find breakthroughs early, Australia should clinch the series.
Prediction: Australia to win the 3rd T20I and seal the series 2-0.
