NZ vs AUS Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win the 1st T20I?

New Zealand is all set to host its neighbour, Australia, for a 3-match T20I series. The New Zealand vs Australia 1st T20I match is scheduled to take place on Wednesday at the Bay Oval cricket stadium.

The two teams have met 19 times in the past, and Australia holds an advantage with 13 wins. New Zealand has managed to score 6 wins in the past. In the last 6 matches, Australia has managed to win 4 matches, and New Zealand stand with 2 wins in the T20I format. 

NZ vs AUS Match Details

Date: 1st October, 2025

Time: 11:45 PM IST

Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui 

Live Streaming: Fancode  

NZ vs AUS Weather & Pitch Report 

Whether Report -

There are no signs of any rain interruptions throughout the game. It is pleasant conditions and perfect throughout the game.

Pitch Report -

• Avg 1st innings score: 175-185

• The chasing team has an advantage

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Top Batters to Watch in NZ vs AUS

• Mitchell Marsh (AUS) - 1799 runs in T20I

• Devon Conway (NZ) - 1542 runs in T20I 

• Marcus Stoinis (AUS) – 1245 runs in T20I 

Top Bowler to Watch in NZ vs AUS

• Ish Sodhi (NZ) - 150 wickets in T20I 

• Adam Zampa (AUS) - 130 wickets in T20I 

• Josh Hazlewood (AUS) - 73 wickets in T20I 

NZ vs AUS Recent Form

NZ vs AUS Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If NZ bats first

• First Innings score prediction- NZ is expected to score 180-190 runs

• Result prediction- NZ will win the match by 15-20 Runs 

Scenario 2- If AUS bats first

• First Innings score prediction- AUS is expected to score 160-170 runs.

• Result prediction- NZ will win the match by 4 wickets 

NZ vs AUS Predicted Playing XI

New Zealand (NZ) Playing XI 

Tim Seifert (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell (c), Mark Chapman, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy.

Australia (AUS) Playing XI

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

NZ vs AUS Complete Squad

New Zealand - 

Michael Bracewell (c), Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Bevon Jacobs, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Ben Sears, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi

Australia -

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

NZ vs AUS Today Match Prediction - Who Will Win Today?

New Zealand to win

We predict that New Zealand will win the 1st T20I match. The likes of Tim Seifert, Rachin Ravindra and Michael Bracewell will be key players to watch out for.

Get the NZ vs AUS match prediction, playing XI, weather report, and fantasy tips for the 1st T20I Match of the Australia tour of New Zealand 2025. Who will win today?