AUS vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 1st T20I

AUS vs NZ Match Preview

New Zealand and Australia begin their three-match T20I series on Wednesday evening in Wellington, with the T20 World Cup just five months away. New Zealand eliminated their last T20I to Pakistan last month, while Australia lost their last game in the format to the West Indies earlier this month. Despite being defeated in their most recent T20I. New Zealand had already won the series against Pakistan, which they dominated over the course of five matches. Australia looked excellent in the T20I series against the West Indies. But were disappointed to lose by 37 runs in Perth. They have a lot of depth in this format, and we expect them to win again.

AUS vs NZ Match Detail

Australia vs New Zealand – 1st T20I

Venue: Sky Stadium – Wellington

Date & Time: 21th February 2024 at 11:30 AM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar

AUS vs NZ Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	295
Avg 2nd inn score	287
Win% batting 1st	56
Win% batting 2nd	44

AUS vs NZ Pitch Report

There will be assistance for both pace and spin bowlers on this pitch, but a par score of 185-190 is also expected.

AUS vs NZ Weather Report

It will be a cloudy evening in Wellington, with temperatures in the mid- to high teens throughout the game. The humidity level will rise to 65% or higher during the second half of the match.

AUS vs WI Last Five Matches

AUS ( Australia )	L W W L L
NZ ( New Zealand )	L W W W W

AUS vs NZ Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	AUS Won	NZ Won	Tie	NR
Overall	16	10	5	1	0
Last 5	5	3	1	0	1

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

AUS vs NZ Probable Playing XIs:

Australia Probable Playing XIs

David Warner, Mitchell Marsh (c), Glenn Maxwell, Steven Smith, Josh Inglis (wk), Tim David, Travis Head, Nathan Ellis, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

New Zealand Probable Playing XIs

Finn Allen, Devon Conway (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson Mitchell Santner (c), Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Ish Sodhi, Adam Milne

Topmost Picks for AUS vs NZ Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Australia

• David Warner – The left-handed opener returned to international cricket in the T20I series with West Indies after his retirement from Test cricket. He averages 33.70 from 102 T20I innings.
• Mitchell Starc – The 34 year old left-arm fast bowler will be keen to mark his return to T20I cricket with a strong performance in Wellington.

Top Picks – New Zealand

• Finn Allen – The right-handed opener scored over 200 runs across two T20Is against Pakistan including successive scores of 74 and 137.
• Ish Sodhi – The 31 year old leg-spinner dismissed Babar Azam and Mohammad Nawaz in New Zealand’s last T20I and he will get turn from this wicket.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for AUS vs NZ Dream11 Team:

Devon Conway, Josh Inglis, David Warner, Glenn Phillips, Finn Allen, Glenn Maxwell(C), Rachin Ravindra(VC), Mitchell Santner, Mitchell Starc, Tim Southee, Josh Hazlewood

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for AUS vs NZ Dream11 Team:

Devon Conway, Mitchell Marsh, David Warner(C), Glenn Phillips, Finn Allen(VC), Glenn Maxwell, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Mitchell Starc, Tim Southee, Josh Hazlewood

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – David Warner, Glenn Maxwell

Vice-captain – Rachin Ravindra, Finn Allen

Wicketkeeper – Devon Conway

AUS vs NZ Probable Winners:

Both New Zealand and Australia will be hoping to improve their chances of winning the T20 World Cup later this year, so they will want to get off to a good start in this series. New Zealand has depth with both bat and ball, but looking at players individually, it is difficult to look beyond the visitors. We predict a close game, but we believe Australia will win in Wellington. Considering the team combination, Australia is expected to win this match.