NZ vs AUS Match Preview

New Zealand will face Australia in the second T20I of the Chappell-Hadlee T20I series at Mount Maunganui. The visitors take a 1-0 series lead after a dominant performance and will try to seal the deal here. The Black Caps have their work cut out against a side in top form, and they will need to come up with something exceptional to level the series. Australia is now the odds-on favorite for this contest.

NZ vs AUS Match Details

New Zealand vs Australia – 2nd T20I Match, Australia tour of New Zealand 2025 

Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui

Date & Time: 03rd October 2025 at 11:45 AM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

NZ vs AUS Venue Stats 

NZ vs AUS Pitch Report

The pitch at Bay Oval is hard and true, allowing the ball to accelerate off the bat, while the compact 63 to 70 meter square boundaries promote power hitting. Swing and seam bowlers may receive additional assistance under the lights if the air is damp. 

NZ vs AUS Weather Report

The weather forecast for Mount Maunganui on Friday predicts heavy clouds with a few showers in the afternoon, which could interrupt the play.

NZ vs AUS Last Five Matches

NZ vs AUS Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

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NZ vs AUS Probable Playing XIs:

Australia Probable Playing XIs

Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Matthew Short, Tim David, Alex Carey (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Owen, Ben Dwarshuis, Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

New Zealand Probable Playing XIs

Tim Seifert (wk), Devon Conway, Tim Robinson, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Bevon Jacobs, Michael Bracewell (c), Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy

Topmost Picks for NZ vs AUS Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – New Zealand

• Tim Seifert – Tim Seifert has been their most consistent scorer this year, collecting 449 runs in 11 games at an average of 50 and striking at 170.
• Matt Henry – Matt Henry has been the highlight, capturing 12 wickets in only five games with an economy of slightly under nine.

Top Picks – Australia

• Mitchell Marsh – Mitchell Marsh scored the most runs for the side in the first match. Overall, he has scored 255 runs in nine matches, with an average of 28.33 and a strike rate of 156.44.
• Ben Dwarshuis – Ben Dwarshuis took the most wickets in the first game, with two at an economy rate of 10. He is also the team's highest wicket-taker in 2025, with 15 wickets in 8 matches at an economy rate of 8.96

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

Tim Seifert, Tim Robinson(VC), Mitchell Marsh(C), Travis Head, Tim David, Daryl Mitchell, Matthew Short, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Ben Dwarshuis, Josh Hazlewood

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Mitchell Marsh, Matthew Short

Vice-captain – Tim Robinson, Matt Henry

AUScketkeeper – Tim Seifert

NZ vs AUS Probable Winners:

In the opening match of the Chappell-Hadlee T20I series, New Zealand had no answer for Australia's dominance, and they will need to elevate their game significantly if they are to contend. The Australians have been in amazing form in 2025, sweeping eight games and losing only one. Furthermore, they have won all four of their T20Is against New Zealand in convincing fashion. Unless the Black Caps put up a spectacular batting show, we see Australia cruising home with another authoritative performance to win the series. Considering the team combination, Australia is expected to win this match.