NZ vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Today 3rd T20I: Pitch Report & Player Stats, Australia tour of New Zealand 2025
NZ vs AUS, 3rd T20I, 4th Oct 2025: Get ready for a thrilling encounter as New Zealand (NZ) take on Australia (AUS) in the 3rd T20I of the Australia tour of New Zealand 2025. The match is scheduled at Bay Oval on October 4, 2025, at 11:45 AM IST.
NZ vs AUS 3rd T20I Match Details
| Team | New Zealand (NZ) vs Australia (AUS) |
| Competition | Australia tour of New Zealand 2025 |
| Date & Time | October 4, 2025, 11:45 AM |
| Venue | Bay Oval |
| Live Stream | Fancode App |
| Scorecard | NZ vs AUS Live Score |
NZ vs AUS Team Preview & Head-to-Head Records
The 2nd T20I match was abandoned due to rain. Total matches played between New Zealand & Australia in men’s T20Is: 20. Australia won 14, New Zealand won 5.
NZ have won fewer at home against AUS; AUS have won several away T20Is in NZ.
New Zealand Team News & Analysis
Mitchell Santner is out (abdominal surgery) and won’t captain this series. Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson, Adam Milne, Will O’Rourke, and Glenn Phillips are also out due to injuries.
Michael Bracewell leads the squad in the absence of Santner.
Return of bowlers such as Ish Sodhi and Ben Sears helps the bowling unit. Also, young batters like Tim Robinson are showing promise (he scored a maiden T20I century in that first game).
Currently, New Zealand is ranked 4th in the ICC T20I Ranking. One key player to watch is Tim Robinson, who has consistently delivered impactful performances at the top order.
Australia Team News & Analysis
Glenn Maxwell has been ruled out of the coming NZ T20I series due to a broken arm.
In the 1st match of the NZ-AUS series, Australia beat NZ by 6 wickets chasing 182, with Mitchell Marsh scoring 85 off 43 balls.
With Maxwell out, Josh Philippe has been added. The batting line-up remains strong; pace + spin combo balanced.
Currently, Australia is ranked 2nd in the ICC T20I Ranking. One key player to watch is Mitchell Marsh, who has consistently delivered impactful performances at the top order.
| Matches Played | NZ Won | AUS Won | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 5 | 14 | 1 |
Also read – NZ vs AUS Player Battle & Head to Head Team Stats in T20I – 2025
NZ vs AUS Probable Playing XI & Key Player
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Key Players For New Zealand
- Top Batters: Tim Robinson, Daryl Mitchell
- Top Bowlers: Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson
Key Players For Australia
- Top Batters: Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head
- Top Bowlers: Sean Abbott, Josh Hazlewood
NZ vs AUS Pitch Report & Weather update at Bay Oval
Pitch Report — The pitch conditions here at Bay Oval traditionally T20I reads as balanced surface. Par-score bands sit roughly at Low: 130, Medium: 170, High: 190.
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NZ vs AUS Player Stats & Record at Bay Oval
New Zealand vs Australia 3rd T20I Dream11 Team Prediction Today’s Match 2025
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New Zealand vs Australia Best Captain/Vice-Captain Prediction Today’s Match
For Small League, Tim Robinson, M Stoinis, Mitchell Marsh, and Travis Head will be good options. For the Grand League, players like Matt Henry, T Seifert, Sean Abbott, and Josh Hazlewood will be good differential picks.
| Player Name | Avg Fpts | Total Runs | Total Wk | Recent Runs | Recent Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Short (ALL) | 95.6 | 98 | 6 | 29,2,32,7,28 | 1,0,0,0,5 |
| Rachin Ravindra (ALL) | 92.4 | 212 | 1 | 47,63,3,30,69 | 0,0,0,1,0 |
| Tim Robinson (BAT) | 90.8 | 246 | 0 | 106,10,75,18,37 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Tim David (BAT) | 89.8 | 201 | 0 | 21,17,50,83,30 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Glenn Maxwell (ALL) | 88 | 126 | 4 | 62,16,1,0,47 | 0,2,1,1,0 |
| Matt Henry (BOWL) | 83.2 | 0 | 12 | 0,0,0,0,0 | 2,2,2,3,3 |
| Ben Dwarshuis (BOWL) | 81.8 | 39 | 10 | 0,1,12,17,9 | 2,0,2,3,3 |
FAQ – NZ vs AUS Quick Summaries
Which are the Key Players For New Zealand (NZ)?
Tim Robinson, T Seifert, Matt Henry, and J Duffy will be the key players for Team NZ.
Which are the Key Players For Australia (AUS)?
Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head, Sean Abbott, and Josh Hazlewood will be the key players for Team AUS.
What’s the pitch report and weather update for Bay Oval?
Pitch Report — The pitch conditions here at Bay Oval traditionally T20I read as a flat, quick deck, pacy track with bounce, fair for batters, with grip and turn later on. Par-score bands sit roughly at Low: 130, Medium: 170, High: 190.
Weather Update – Currently Overcast clouds. Heavy cloud could exaggerate the early swing. High humidity (70%) may help the ball grip later, nudging spinners into the game. A breeze around 5.8 m/s could carry well-timed hits.
Who are the best captain/vice-captain picks for today’s NZ vs AUS match?
Tim Robinson, M Stoinis, Mitchell Marsh, and Travis Head will be the good options for C/VC.
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