Rain washed out the second game, leaving the final clash as a straight chance for New Zealand to level the series. The series began poorly for New Zealand, who failed to defend 182 in the first T20I as Australia wrapped up the target inside 16.3 overs while losing just four wickets

On the other hand, Mitchell Marsh delivered a captain’s innings to open the Chappell-Hadlee T20I series, blasting 85 off 43 deliveries to put Australia firmly on top. Chasing 182, the target never looked out of reach as others around him chipped away to ease the pressure.

NZ vs AUS Match Details

Date: 4th October, 2025

Time: 11:45 AM 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: 185-190

• The chasing team has an advantage

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Top Batters to Watch in NZ vs AUS

• Tim Robinson (NZ) - 106 runs in this Series 

• Mitchell Marsh (AUS) - 94 runs in this Series 

• Daryl Mitchell (NZ) – 34 runs in this Series 

Top Bowler to Watch in NZ vs AUS

• Ben Dwarshuis (AUS) - 2 wickets in this Series 

• Matt Henry (NZ) - 2 wickets in this Series 

• Matthew Short (AUS) - 1 wicket in this Series 

NZ vs AUS Recent Form

NZ vs AUS Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If AUS bats first

• First Innings score prediction- AUS is expected to score 200-210 runs

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

Scenario 2- If NZ bats first

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

• Result prediction- AUS will win the match by 5 wickets 

NZ vs AUS Predicted Playing XI

New Zealand (NZ) Playing XI 

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

Australia (AUS) Playing XI

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

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?

Australia to win

We predict that Australia will win the 3rd T20I match. The likes of Mitchell Marsh, Marcus Stoinis and Ben Dwarshuis will be key players to watch out for.