Australia tour of New Zealand (2025) - 3 T20Is

[BouncerGuy]

O’Rourke, Phillips & Allen ruled out of Australia series | Santner set for surgery

BLACKCAPS pace-bowler Will O’Rourke is set to be out of action for at least three months after scans revealed a stress fracture in his lower back.

The 24-year-old sustained the injury while bowling in the first Test against Zimbabwe earlier this month and subsequently returned home to undergo further assessment.

BLACKCAPS coach Rob Walter said O’Rourke will undergo a three-month strength and conditioning block before being reassessed to ascertain a return to bowling and to play.

“We’re really feeling for Will at the moment and wishing him speedy recovery,” he said.

“He’s had such an impressive start to his career and so naturally it is disappointing when an injury like this comes along, but he’s a resilient guy and determined to put the work in and come back stronger.”

The injury means O’Rourke won’t be available for the BLACKCAPS opening white-ball tours of the home summer against Australia (October 1 - 4), England (October 18 - 1 Nov) and the West Indies (Nov 5-22).

Alongside O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips and Finn Allen have been ruled out of the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy KFC T20I series against Australia at Bay Oval in the first week of October.

Phillips requires further rehabilitation on the groin injury that ruled him out of the Zimbabwe tour and will be reassessed in a month’s time to ascertain his potential return to play, while Allen is set for three months on the sideline after undergoing surgery on his right foot.

White-ball captain Mitchell Santner, who returned home from The Hundred over the weekend following groin pain, is set to have abdominal surgery with an expected recovery time of approximately one month making him touch and go for the Australian series.

“Mitch is a world class player and a crucial part of our T20 side from a skills and leadership point of view,”

“With that in mind we expect to name him in our squad when we announce it in a couple of weeks' time, and from there we can assess how his rest and rehabilitation progresses following surgery, before making a call on the eve of the series.

“It’s disappointing to lose the services of Glenn and Finn who have played important batting roles in our T20 set up in recent times.

“Like in Zimbabwe, their unavailability will present opportunities for others to put their hands up in what’s going to be a hugely exciting and important series against Australia.”

In positive injury news, Wellington Firebirds pace-bowler Ben Sears has recovered from the side-strain that saw him miss the tour of Zimbabwe and is expected to be available for the start of the home summer.

The BLACKCAPS T20I squad for the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy KFC T20I series is set to be announced in the second week of September.

BLACKCAPS v Australia, Chappell-Hadlee Trophy KFC T20I series

1st T20I, Bay Oval, Tauranga, Wednesday, 1 October 2025, 19:15

2nd T20I, Bay Oval, Tauranga, Friday, 3 October 2025, 19:15

3rd T20I, Bay Oval, Tauranga, Saturday, 4 October 2025, 19:15

 

[mominsaigol]

O’Rourke, Phillips & Allen ruled out of Australia series | Santner set for surgery

BLACKCAPS pace-bowler Will O’Rourke is set to be out of action for at least three months after scans revealed a stress fracture in his lower back.

The 24-year-old sustained the injury while bowling in the first Test against Zimbabwe earlier this month and subsequently returned home to undergo further assessment.

BLACKCAPS coach Rob Walter said O’Rourke will undergo a three-month strength and conditioning block before being reassessed to ascertain a return to bowling and to play.

“We’re really feeling for Will at the moment and wishing him speedy recovery,” he said.

“He’s had such an impressive start to his career and so naturally it is disappointing when an injury like this comes along, but he’s a resilient guy and determined to put the work in and come back stronger.”

The injury means O’Rourke won’t be available for the BLACKCAPS opening white-ball tours of the home summer against Australia (October 1 - 4), England (October 18 - 1 Nov) and the West Indies (Nov 5-22).

Alongside O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips and Finn Allen have been ruled out of the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy KFC T20I series against Australia at Bay Oval in the first week of October.

Phillips requires further rehabilitation on the groin injury that ruled him out of the Zimbabwe tour and will be reassessed in a month’s time to ascertain his potential return to play, while Allen is set for three months on the sideline after undergoing surgery on his right foot.

White-ball captain Mitchell Santner, who returned home from The Hundred over the weekend following groin pain, is set to have abdominal surgery with an expected recovery time of approximately one month making him touch and go for the Australian series.

“Mitch is a world class player and a crucial part of our T20 side from a skills and leadership point of view,”

“With that in mind we expect to name him in our squad when we announce it in a couple of weeks' time, and from there we can assess how his rest and rehabilitation progresses following surgery, before making a call on the eve of the series.

“It’s disappointing to lose the services of Glenn and Finn who have played important batting roles in our T20 set up in recent times.

“Like in Zimbabwe, their unavailability will present opportunities for others to put their hands up in what’s going to be a hugely exciting and important series against Australia.”

In positive injury news, Wellington Firebirds pace-bowler Ben Sears has recovered from the side-strain that saw him miss the tour of Zimbabwe and is expected to be available for the start of the home summer.

The BLACKCAPS T20I squad for the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy KFC T20I series is set to be announced in the second week of September.

BLACKCAPS v Australia, Chappell-Hadlee Trophy KFC T20I series

1st T20I, Bay Oval, Tauranga, Wednesday, 1 October 2025, 19:15

2nd T20I, Bay Oval, Tauranga, Friday, 3 October 2025, 19:15

3rd T20I, Bay Oval, Tauranga, Saturday, 4 October 2025, 19:15

Easy win for Australia if NZ has lost its main ace Allen

 

[BouncerGuy]

Australian Men's Squad for NZ Series as Starc retires from T20 International Cricket

Australian men’s fast bowler Mitchell Starc has announced his retirement from T20 International cricket to focus on his Test and ODI career.

In Starc’s absence, selectors today named a squad for the upcoming New Zealand series.

In his 65 T20 Internationals Starc’s 79 wickets places him second on the all-time list for Australia behind Adam Zampa, demonstrating his importance to the Australian setup.

Mitchell Starc said: “Test cricket is and has always been my highest priority.

“I have loved every minute of every T20 game I have played for Australia, particularly the 2021 World Cup, not just because we won but the incredible group and the fun along the way.

“Looking ahead to an away Indian Test tour, the Ashes and an ODI World Cup in 2027, I feel this is my best way forward to remain fresh, fit and at my best for those campaigns.

“It also gives the bowling group time to prepare for the T20 World Cup in the matches leading into that tournament.”

Chair of national selectors George Bailey said: “Mitch should be incredibly proud of his T20 career for Australia. He was an integral member of the 2021 World Cup winning side and, as across all his cricket, had a great skill for blowing games open with his wicket taking ability.

“We will acknowledge and celebrate his T20 career at the right time, but pleasingly he remains focussed on continuing to play Test and ODI cricket for a long as possible.”

Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg praised Starc’s T20 career and decision to focus on Test and ODI cricket for the foreseeable future.

“It’s important to Mitch at this time of his career to make decisions which allow him to extend his Test and ODI careers as long as possible, which we fully support,” he said

“Mitch has prioritised playing for his country and made significant sacrifices. To allow the next crop of fast bowlers a clear path to the T20 World Cup early next year is another example of putting team first.

The New Zealand squad includes left-armer Ben Dwarshuis, a standout against South Africa, alongside Josh Hazlewood and Sean Abbott. Nathan Ellis misses the tour for the birth of his and wife Connie’s first child.

Mitch Owen returns from being concussed in the second game against South Africa with Matt Short named to return from a side strain. All-rounder Marcus Stoinis returns to the squad.

Pat Cummins will miss the series as part of his ongoing management plan leading into the summer.

Cummins was rested from recent T20 series against the West Indies and South Africa. Despite this planned de-load period, Cummins has experienced some ongoing lower back pain following the West Indies Test tour.

Further investigation has identified a level of lumbar bone stress that will require further management over the coming months.

Cummins won’t be considered for the upcoming limited-overs series against India and will continue his rehabilitation plan with a return to bowling to be determined as part of his Ashes preparation.

Australian T20 Squad:

Mitchell Marsh (Perth Scorchers/Fremantle Cricket Club) (c)

Sean Abbott (Sydney Sixers/Parramatta District Cricket Club)

Xavier Bartlett (Brisbane Heat/Gold Coast Cricket Club)

Tim David (Hobart Hurricanes/Claremont-Nedlands Cricket Club)

Ben Dwarshuis (Sydney Sixers/Sutherland Cricket Club)

Josh Hazlewood (Sydney Sixers/ St George Cricket Club)

Travis Head (Adelaide Strikers/Tea Tree Gully Cricket Club)

Josh Inglis (Perth Scorchers/Joondalup Cricket Club)

Matt Kuhnemann (Brisbane Heat/Clarence Cricket Club)

Glenn Maxwell (Melbourne Stars/Fitzroy Doncaster Cricket Club)

Mitchell Owen (Hobart Hurricanes/New Town Cricket Club)

Matthew Short (Adelaide Strikers/Northcote Cricket Club)

Marcus Stoinis (Melbourne Stars/Scarborough Cricket Club)

Adam Zampa (Melbourne Renegades/Sutherland Cricket Club)

 

[Ball Blazer]

Williamson to miss Australia series under NZC casual agreement

Kane Williamson will miss the upcoming T20I series against Australia but is committed to playing in the T20 World Cup after signing a casual playing agreement with New Zealand Cricket (NZC) alongside Devon Conway, Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson and Tim Seifert.

New Zealand have locked in five white-ball players to casual playing contracts less than six months out from the start of the next T20 World Cup.
Five of New Zealand's best white-ball performers have agreed to a casual playing contact and committed to next year's ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Tim Seifert and Kane Williamson all agreed to terms for the casual contract, which means they are committed to play for New Zealand at the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka and a specified number of series and games in the lead-up to the tournament.

The quintet will all be available for selection for upcoming T20I series against Australia, England, and the West Indies, though Williamson has made himself unavailable for the series with the Aussies.

During the casual contract the five players will receive access to all the services that those on full-time contracts receive and New Zealand Cricket (NZC) CEO Scott Weenink said it was crucial to lock in the stars wit the next edition of the T20 World Cup less than six months away.

“With such a pinnacle event on the horizon we wanted to ensure our best T20 players were ready and available to push for inclusion,” he said.

“The casual agreements are a commitment from the players to NZC and the Black Caps, and in return NZC will offer our full support to these players as part of our high-performance system.

“The message from the players is that playing for the Black Caps is hugely important to them and I’m pleased we’ve been able to agree terms to have them casually contracted for the coming season.

“Rob (New Zealand coach Rob Walter) and the team have a massive period of cricket ahead, home and away, and I know myself along with all of our fans can’t wait to follow and support."

Kiwi stars take casual contracts, commit for T20 World Cup | ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026 | ICC

New Zealand have locked in five white-ball players to casual playing contracts less than six months out from the start of the next T20 World Cup.

www.icc-cricket.com

 

[sweep_shot]

Easy win for Australia if NZ has lost its main ace Allen

It should be a win for Australia even if Allen plays.

 

[mominsaigol]

It should be a win for Australia even if Allen plays.

Australia in t20 is a powerhouse. They are struggling big time in odi though

 

[Katwalindian]

Australia in t20 is a powerhouse. They are struggling big time in odi though

Australia favourites for t20 world cup

 

[Cricket Warrior]

The BLACKCAPS pace-bowling stocks have been bolstered by the return of Kyle Jamieson and Ben Sears for the upcoming Chappell-Hadlee Trophy KFC T20I series against Australia at Bay Oval in the first week of October.

Jamieson, who missed the recent BLACKCAPS series in Zimbabwe to welcome the birth of his first child, joins in-form seamer Matt Henry, ICC number one ranked T20I bowler Jacob Duffy, Canterbury’s Zak Foulkes, and Sears in the seam attack.

Sears was ruled out of the Zimbabwe tour with a side injury and returns to face Australia having made his Test debut against them in 2023-24 home season, while Jamieson is set to face the trans-Tasman rivals for the first time since the 2021, when the BLACKCAPS claimed the KFC T20I series 3-2 at home.

Michael Bracewell will lead the T20I team in the absence of white-ball captain Mitchell Santner, who was ruled out of the series following abdominal surgery and will instead target a return in England’s white-ball tour later in the month.

Bracewell has led the BLACKCAPS T20I side on 10 occasions, registering six wins, three losses and a no-result, with the most recent series at home in March resulting in a 4-1 victory over Pakistan.

Bevon Jacobs has retained his spot in the T20I team, after the 23-year-old impressed on debut with 44* not-out off 30 balls against South Africa during the recent T20I Tri Series in Zimbabwe.

Devon Conway maintains his place after being called in as an injury replacement in Zimbabwe, while Tim Seifert continues as the batter-wicketkeeper and will enter the series in good form after smashing the fastest century in the history of the Caribbean Premier League for the St Lucia Kings earlier this month.

Tim Robinson retains his batting spot after a player of the match performance against South Africa in the Tri Series, while Ish Sodhi snares the specialist spinner role, after claiming six wickets across his two T20Is in Zimbabwe – becoming the third men’s player in the world to 150 T20I wickets.

Alongside Santner, Finn Allen (foot), Adam Milne (ankle), Will O’Rourke (back), Glenn Phillips (groin), and Lockie Ferguson (hamstring), were unavailable due to injury.

Kane Williamson, who on Monday was confirmed to play on an NZC international casual playing agreement this season, made himself unavailable for the Australia series.

Bracewell said the side was motivated by the prospect of creating some history in the upcoming series.

“The Chappell-Hadlee Series is a great way to start the summer,” he said.

“I grew up watching those series and the rivalry is massive between New Zealand and Australia.

“Since 2016 it [the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy] hasn’t been with us, and that’s something we want to change. Having the opportunity to fight for that on home soil is pretty special.”

Bracewell believed the ‘20 years of T20I’ celebrations at Bay Oval and the form of both sides would make for an entertaining few days in the Mount.

“It’s hard to believe it’s been 20 years since that first ever T20 International at Eden Park,” he said.

“It's amazing to see how far the format has come and I know both sides are looking forward to marking the milestone in style at Bay Oval, which apparently they’re nicknaming beige oval for the series.

“I really need to plan ahead, as it takes a bit of time to grow something like this [a moustache] on my face. I’m trying my best to get into the spirit of that 2005 team and the way they went about it 20 years ago.

“Australia has been playing some really good cricket of late, and so have we, so it should make for an amazing series and a great occasion to be a part of.”

The Chappell-Hadlee Trophy KFC T20I series against Australia gets underway at 7:15pm on Wednesday October 1 at Bay Oval in Tauranga, with games two and three at the same venue on Friday October 3 and Saturday October 4, respectively.

The series will be broadcast live and free-to-air in New Zealand on TVNZ+, TVNZ 1, and TVNZ DUKE, with Sport Nation and the Alternative Commentary Collective providing audio commentary.

Tickets for the three-game series are selling fast with fans encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance to avoid missing out.



BLACKCAPS T20I squad

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 T20I squad

Mitchell Marsh (c)

Sean Abbott

Xavier Bartlett

Tim David

Ben Dwarshuis

Josh Hazlewood

Travis Head

Josh Inglis

Matt Kuhnemann

Glenn Maxwell

Mitchell Owen

Matthew Short

Marcus Stoinis

Adam Zampa



Chappell-Hadlee Trophy KFC T20I Series

1st T20I - Weds Oct 1 - 7.15pm - Bay Oval, Tauranga
2nd T20I - Fri Oct 3 - 7.15pm - Bay Oval, Tauranga
3rd T20I - Sat Oct 4 - 7.15pm - Bay Oval, Tauranga

 

[sweep_shot]

Looking forward to this series. Both sides have great T20 teams. Should be a good series.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Forced change for Australia ahead of New Zealand T20Is

Australian wicket-keeper to miss T20I series away in New Zealand, with a replacement named.

Australia have been forced into a change with the gloves ahead of their T20I series in New Zealand beginning on October 1.

Josh Inglis will miss the tour due to a calf strain, with Alex Carey called up to replace him.

Inglis complained of a right calf issue after a running session in Perth earlier this week, and after scans was ruled out of the series to be played in Mount Maunganui.

Cricket Australia intend on placing the wicket-keeper/batter on specialised program, hopeful of his return for a home white-ball stand against India beginning with the first of three ODIs on October 19.

It's not the first calf injury for Carey, who also broke down while featuring as a sub-fielder in last year's Boxing Day Test against India.

An integral part of Australia’s white-ball line-ups, Inglis' fitness also forces the Australians into a red-ball assessment, given the wicket-keeper will likely back-up Carey over the home Ashes summer.

Australia T20I squad v New Zealand

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

ICC

 

[mominsaigol]

Forced change for Australia ahead of New Zealand T20Is

Australian wicket-keeper to miss T20I series away in New Zealand, with a replacement named.

Australia have been forced into a change with the gloves ahead of their T20I series in New Zealand beginning on October 1.

Josh Inglis will miss the tour due to a calf strain, with Alex Carey called up to replace him.

Inglis complained of a right calf issue after a running session in Perth earlier this week, and after scans was ruled out of the series to be played in Mount Maunganui.

Cricket Australia intend on placing the wicket-keeper/batter on specialised program, hopeful of his return for a home white-ball stand against India beginning with the first of three ODIs on October 19.

It's not the first calf injury for Carey, who also broke down while featuring as a sub-fielder in last year's Boxing Day Test against India.

An integral part of Australia’s white-ball line-ups, Inglis' fitness also forces the Australians into a red-ball assessment, given the wicket-keeper will likely back-up Carey over the home Ashes summer.

Australia T20I squad v New Zealand

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

ICC

Strong squad but the issue will always remain bowling. Aus is struggling from that front.

Batting wise its a powerhouse squad for t20

 

[sweep_shot]

Strong squad but the issue will always remain bowling. Aus is struggling from that front.

Batting wise its a powerhouse squad for t20

T20 has damaged Australian domestic system.

Before T20 days, Australia had a factory of quality bowlers.

Anyway, they still have a very strong system. I hope they will find some good bowlers again.

 

[mominsaigol]

T20 has damaged Australian domestic system.

Before T20 days, Australia had a factory of quality bowlers.

Anyway, they still have a very strong system. I hope they will find some good bowlers again.

They play alot of test cricket. Their is no reason why they cant curate test specialists and who can play odi as well.

 

[sweep_shot]

They play alot of test cricket. Their is no reason why they cant curate test specialists and who can play odi as well.

Good point.

I expect Australia to eventually find some good bowlers. They always do.

Even in 2010, they had a period like this. They were struggling to find effective pacers. They found Cummins, Starc, and Hazlewood a few years later.

I guess they are going through a transition.

 

[mominsaigol]

Good point.

I expect Australia to eventually find some good bowlers. They always do.

Even in 2010, they had a period like this. They were struggling to find effective pacers. They found Cummins, Starc, and Hazlewood a few years later.

I guess they are going through a transition.

The fact that their still a world beater side despite undergoing a transition says alot about them

 

[mominsaigol]

Can't wait for this series.

Australia vs our neighbours.

 

[baba ghazi]

Australia favourites for t20 world cup

in india conditions india is huge favourite.. bumrah arshdeep varun and kuldeep, if all 4 play this will be the best attack along with Pandya

 

[Nikhil_cric]

With Inglis, Maxwell out and Green not playing , it's a pretty straightforward batting lineup that's gonna be selected by Australia

Head
Marsh
Short
Owen
Philippe
David
Stoinis

 

[Devadwal]

Great start for Australia. They reduced NZ 6-3 after 2 overs

but now NZ is on recovery 63/3 in 6.5 overs.

Australia will chase whatever target NZ set.

 

[Devadwal]

Earlier Australia won the toss and opted field first

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

New Zealand (Playing XI): Tim Seifert(w), Devon Conway, Tim Robinson, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Bevon Jacobs, Michael Bracewell(c), Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy

 

[MenInG]

BLACKCAPS batter Rachin Ravindra has been ruled out of the Chappell-Hadlee trophy KFC T20I series against Australia at Bay Oval, with Jimmy Neesham replacing him in the squad.

Ravindra collided with a perimeter boundary hoarding during fielding practice yesterday and suffered a facial laceration which required stitches.

BLACKCAPS coach Rob Walter said the team was feeling for Ravindra.

“We’re all really disappointed for Rachin to be forced to miss the series,” Walter said.

“He sustained a major laceration to his upper lip and nose area which required specialist and intricate stitching and will take time to heal.

“Rachin is obviously an important player for us, but his health and wellbeing is our top priority, and so the decision was made to send him home to recover with an eye to being available for the England series in two weeks’ time.”

Neesham, who has played 84 T20Is and was with the BLACKCAPS in Zimbabwe in July, has linked up with the squad in Tauranga.

Walter said Neesham was a proven player to be bringing into the squad.

“We’re lucky to be able to call on Jimmy who brings all his experience and all-round capabilities.

“It’s going to be a big night at Bay Oval and I know we’re all looking forward to getting the Chappell-Hadlee underway.”

Tonight’s opening game of the series starts at 7.15pm, live in New Zealand on TVNZ+ and TVNZ 1, with Sport Nation and the Alternative Commentary Collective providing audio commentary.

Game two of the series is Friday night, with the third and final match on Saturday night at the same venue.

 

[Devadwal]

NZ 93-3 (10). Partnership between Robinson and Mitchel is 87* from 50 balls .

Conditions are eased for batting now . NZ should make it big in the last 10 overs

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Great start for Australia. They reduced NZ 6-3 after 2 overs

but now NZ is on recovery 63/3 in 6.5 overs.

Australia will chase whatever target NZ set.

If NZ get 180 + , Australia should find it difficult to chase. Unless all NZers start bowling like Rauf in Asia Cup final

 

[harshjoshi87]

New Zealand always loses to Australia. This series will be no different.

 

[Ali Active]

New Zealand always loses to Australia. This series will be no different.

putting up a fight

 

[Ali Active]

If NZ get 180 + , Australia should find it difficult to chase. Unless all NZers start bowling like Rauf in Asia Cup final

Ham bholne ke chkr ma hain ap bhulane nahi derhae

 

[Devadwal]

If NZ get 180 + , Australia should find it difficult to chase. Unless all NZers start bowling like Rauf in Asia Cup final

Jacob is playing too slow 15(16)*

NZ 136- 4 in 16 overs

Last 6 overs they only scored 43 runs .

 

[mominsaigol]

Just tuned in as I was working today. Very very busy at work. Having lunch now.

Brilliant recovery from NZ. Massive respect.

 

[mominsaigol]

Just tuned in as I was working today. Very very busy at work. Having lunch now.

Brilliant recovery from NZ. Massive respect.

Also somewhat dissapointed with Aus bowling. Tim Robinson is a young prospect but he shouldn't be kicking off vs Aus

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Jacob is playing too slow 15(16)*

NZ 136- 4 in 16 overs

Last 6 overs they only scored 43 runs .

Chasing teams generally don't win at this venue, Bay Oval.

It's tough to score against older ball.

 

[Ali Active]

Aussies droping alot of catches

 

[mominsaigol]

Also somewhat dissapointed with Aus bowling. Tim Robinson is a young prospect but he shouldn't be kicking off vs Aus

And when will NZ kick Darly Mitchell out?

Also where is my boy @Ice Man at now adays?

 

[Devadwal]

Chasing teams generally don't win at this venue, Bay Oval.

Let's see but I think Australia have enough firepower to chase the total here.

 

[mominsaigol]

If NZ get 180 + , Australia should find it difficult to chase. Unless all NZers start bowling like Rauf in Asia Cup final

Naw, you don't gotta chance.

Prediction time

Travis Head solos, quick fire 30 from Mitch Marsh. Tim David Finishes in style.

 

[harshjoshi87]

India have won 34 out of last 38 T20Is, Australia also have 24-5 win/loss during this period.

Australia have big hitters who will easily chase down NZ's total.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

NZ have some extraordinary talent like Tim Robinson and even a guy called Matthew Boyle waiting in the wings but come T20 World Cup , they will , yet again, pick Kane Williamson and shoot themselves in the foot. Also Rachin.

 

[mominsaigol]

Aussies droping alot of catches

Their fielding always sucks in bi laterals but during odi and t20 tournaments they become fielding gods for sone reason.

Even during the Classic Australia days they would typically drop 1-2 catches per series but wouldnt make a mistake during tournaments.

 

[harshjoshi87]

Naw, you don't gotta chance.

Prediction time

Travis Head solos, quick fire 30 from Mitch Marsh. Tim David Finishes in style.

Don't forget Mitchell Owen

 

[mominsaigol]

Don't forget Mitchell Owen

I don't have much hope for him yet.

He's a gun talent but it'll take some time

 

[mominsaigol]

NZ have some extraordinary talent like Tim Robinson and even a guy called Matthew Boyle waiting in the wings but come T20 World Cup , they will , yet again, pick Kane Williamson and shoot themselves in the foot.

Talent Smulant Bu blant, none of that matters in the face of Travis Head

 

[harshjoshi87]

Hope NZ win today or the one sided series will be boring to watch.

 

[Ali Active]

jacobs ruining the flow

 

[mominsaigol]

Hope NZ win today or the one sided series will be boring to watch.

Not one sided. Aus vs NZ have always been close encounters in NZ den atleast.

Its other dens and especially Aus den where it becomes a one sided massacre

 

[Devadwal]

NZ have some extraordinary talent like Tim Robinson and even a guy called Matthew Boyle waiting in the wings but come T20 World Cup , they will , yet again, pick Kane Williamson and shoot themselves in the foot. Also Rachin.

NZ are playing this series without finn allen, Rachin ravindra, philips, santner and Will O’Rourke. These player are backbone of NZ team

Although Australia are also missing some key players but they have replacement in T20 cricket.

 

[harshjoshi87]

This Bevan guy playing test cricket in T20I, why he isn't getting retired out.

 

[mominsaigol]

Okay ngl I am a bit worried. People have forgotten that the way Aus sets its team up now adays, they will either chase this total down in 16-17 overs or will be all out for 110.

The whole team is similar to 2019 Eng.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

And when will NZ kick Darly Mitchell out?

Also where is my boy @Ice Man at now adays?

Since 2021, Daryl Mitchell averages 29 and strikes at 139 with the bat. He aite

 

[Devadwal]

jacobs ruining the flow

This guy pathetically couldn’t even score runs against SA A . Imagine giving him an international game against Australia. He rightly paid back the pathetic selection with a 20 off 21 knock.

 

[Ali Active]

Nz bois lacking power

 

[Devadwal]

NZ 181/6 (20 overs)

Robinson 106 (66)*

There were 6-3 after 2 overs.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Good total on this ground

 

[Devadwal]

Good total on this ground

Left at least 10/15 runs out there thanks to Bevon Jon Jacobs knock . All NZ had to do is bat Bracewell ahead of him & Bracewell ended up facing only 4 balls . Extremely poor

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Left at least 10/15 runs out there thanks to Bevon Jon Jacobs knock . All NZ had to do is bat Bracewell ahead of him & Bracewell ended up facing only 4 balls . Extremely poor

Yeah his batting wasn't ideal but this is a good, winning total regardless.

NZ need to stay in the game as long as possible. After 10-12 overs, ball doesn't come on and batsmen struggle.

 

[Devadwal]

Yeah his batting wasn't ideal but this is a good, winning total regardless.

NZ need to stay in the game as long as possible. After 10-12 overs, ball doesn't come on and batsmen struggle.

Australia is going to almost finish this game in PP by scoring 75+ runs on such a small ground

 

[mominsaigol]

Since 2021, Daryl Mitchell averages 29 and strikes at 139 with the bat. He aite

That's not that impressive, its extremely extremely bare bones for t20

 

[mominsaigol]

Head 2 of 5? Come on Papa, show em who's boss

 

[mominsaigol]

Yeah his batting wasn't ideal but this is a good, winning total regardless.

NZ need to stay in the game as long as possible. After 10-12 overs, ball doesn't come on and batsmen struggle.

This is not a winning total. We will chase it down, even if I have huge respect for our neighbours

 

[mominsaigol]

Travis Head will win it

 

[mominsaigol]

This is not a winning total. We will chase it down, even if I have huge respect for our neighbours

What's the matter @Nikhil_cric Lost your voice when the jinx ended?

I am inevitable fam

 

[mominsaigol]

What's the matter @Nikhil_cric Lost your voice when the jinx ended?

I am inevitable fam

Nvm @Nikhil_cric Jinx is back, forget i said anything

 

[mominsaigol]

Anyway marsh will win it

 

[Nikhil_cric]

NZ lacking that 2nd spinner/6th bowler.

 

[Devadwal]

NZ lacking that 2nd spinner/6th bowler.

New Zealand simply can't defend any total on such a small ground. Remember, India won the five-match T20I series against New Zealand in New Zealand 5-0.

 

[Aqib_mustafa]

When will new zealand win against australia whenever i watch they always loose to Australia common enough is enough how long are you going to keep getting beaten by them this match should have been won by new zealand

 

[mominsaigol]

One stop mauling from AU

 

[Usman Chadda]

Top teams are playing a different sport entirely to the likes of Pakistan, West Indies, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan.

 

[mominsaigol]

@Rana Anytime people have doubts over rizzu in T20, play an Aussie t20 game .

What a mauling by AU

 

[Rana]

How are NZ still playing Conway in T20 when they have Finn Allen?

 

[Aqib_mustafa]

Top teams are playing a different sport entirely to the likes of Pakistan, West Indies, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan.

How hard is to understand pitches put this australian team up in uae then i will see how they even cross 100 vs abrar nawaz sufiyan and saim.

 

[mominsaigol]

How hard is to understand pitches put this australian team up in uae then i will see how they even cross 100 vs abrar nawaz sufiyan and saim.

Give it a rest fam. They will maul Pakistan left and right.

PK can only beat Australia in an odi series in bi laterals.

In test and t20 they are getting mauled. In odi world cups Pakistan is getting fried into a pancake.

Only India and SA can logically shut Australia up.

England during their peak era 2016-2019 could but not anymore.

Afghanistan in certain conditons could but that era is gone as their spinners are now aging and their fluke momentum phase is over

Nz, PK, WI, Sri lanka, Bangladesh, Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, Ireland, USA, Netherlands and any other side you can think of is getting mauled into next week

 

[Aqib_mustafa]

Give it a rest fam. They will maul Pakistan left and right.

PK can only beat Australia in an odi series in bi laterals.

In test and t20 they are getting mauled. In odi world cups Pakistan is getting fried into a pancake.

Only India and SA can logically shut Australia up.

England during their peak era 2016-2019 could but not anymore.

Afghanistan in certain conditons could but that era is gone as their spinners are now aging and their fluke momentum phase is over

Nz, PK, WI, Sri lanka, Bangladesh, Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, Ireland, USA, Netherlands and any other side you can think of is getting mauled into next week

Ok fair enough bro but spinning uae pitches Australia will struggle vs pakistan spin bowlers don't you think bro?

 

[mominsaigol]

Ok fair enough bro but spinning uae pitches Australia will struggle vs pakistan spin bowlers don't you think bro?

They will struggle, but they'll still dominate PK. The quality of batting aus possesses is too high.

Travis Head is basically an improved version of Fakhar Zaman, both are inconsistent batters who finish the game if they kick off but Head managed to replicate that form in 3 format while fakhar did it in one.

Cameron Green at age 26 is better then any Pakistani Batsmen in the current set up and domestic structure period.

Marsh is a FTB but Pakistan doesnt have a single player on his caliber either.

Tim David is a proper t20 specialist and a proper finisher while PK is trying to settle with haris, Hasan nawaz and a few others who obviously aren't any where close.

Mitchell Owen has been dissapointing 100% but you can tell talent wise he's better then Saim Ayub. Their are more chances of Owen becoming a Superstar and turning around his fortunes then Saim Ayub.

The only issue for Aus is that post gilly their keepers are just okayish batters but despite this they are better then rizzu, Sarfi, Kamran Akmal or any other wk batter PK has ever had hands down.