NZ vs AUS Head-to-Head Record & Stats: New Zealand vs Australia 1st T20I at Mount Maunganui, 01 October 2025, 11:45 IST. New Zealand and Australia gear up for the opening clash of a three-match T20I series at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, on 01 October 2025.
The Kiwis have been in terrific form at home, but Australia arrive as favourites given their dominant run in 2025. This promises to be a high-voltage contest to kick off the series.
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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| 16 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 2005 | 25 Feb 2024 |
Australia lead the head-to-head rivalry 11–5, winning the last three meetings against New Zealand.
AUS vs NZ Comparative Stats in T20Is:
Experience: Australia has a proven track record in T20 Internationals, utilising world-class match-winning players across all departments, while New Zealand has been a consistent performer at home.
Batting Strength: Tim Seifert and Devon Conway have strengthened New Zealand’s team, while Daryl Mitchell and Rachin Ravindra have added depth. Australia has faced explosive batsmen like Travis Head, Glenn Maxwell, and Tim David.
Bowling Strength: Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, and Kyle Jamieson have strengthened New Zealand’s attack. Australia will rely on the fast bowling of Josh Hazlewood and Xavier Bartlett and the spin bowling of Adam Zampa to balance things out.
Recent Performance: New Zealand is unbeaten in its last five T20 Internationals, while Australia has won four of its last five matches, including series against the West Indies and South Africa.
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- Bay Oval Mount Maunganui Pitch Report – NZ vs AUS 1st T20I
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New Zealand – Recent Performance (Last 5 T20Is)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Margin | Score (NZ – Opp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 wickets | 135/3 – 134/8 |
| 18 Jul 25 | Zimbabwe | Won | By 8 wickets | 122/2 – 120/7 |
| 16 Jul 25 | South Africa | Won | By 21 runs | 173/5 – 152/10 |
Australia – Recent Performance (Last 5 T20Is)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Margin | Score (AUS – Opp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug 25 | South Africa | Won | By 2 wickets | 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 wickets | 173/7 – 170/10 |
| 27 Jul 25 | West Indies | Won | By 3 wickets | 206/7 – 205/9 |
Key Player Battles
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Tim Seifert vs Josh Hazlewood – NZ’s in-form opener against AUS’s world-class pacer.
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Devon Conway vs Adam Zampa – Zampa’s accuracy will test Conway’s stability in the middle overs.
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Glenn Maxwell vs Ish Sodhi – Power-hitter Maxwell against NZ’s experienced leg-spinner.
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Matt Henry vs Travis Head – Henry’s new-ball swing against Head’s fearless powerplay batting.
NZ vs AUS 1st T20I Match Prediction
New Zealand’s strong home form gives them confidence, especially with Tim Seifert and Matt Henry firing. However, Australia’s depth in both batting and bowling, plus their recent dominance over NZ, makes them the stronger side on paper.
Prediction: Australia to win the 1st T20I and take a 1-0 lead in the series.
