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Defending Champions Australia kick off their title defence on home soil in a repeat of last year's final, facing up against their age-old adversaries, New Zealand.
Australia & New Zealand meet for the opening fixture of the Super 12 stage of the T20 World Cup, with both sides looking to stamp their authority early in the tournament. Pitted in group 1 alongside Afghanistan, England, Ireland and Sri Lanka, both sides will understand the importance that a victory on an opening day can do to their chances of progression.
Overview
The SCG is due to welcome the third encounter between the two sides at the T20 World Cup, with the record standing at one win apiece. New Zealand head into the showpiece event looking to exact revenge after they fell to defeat last year in Dubai.
Kane Williamson's valiant effort of 85 from 48 deliveries proved to be in vain, as Australia chased down the total for the loss of only two wickets, spearheaded by Mitch Marsh's player of the match-winning 77 not out.
Heading into the maiden Super 12 clash, New Zealand find themselves in a strong vein of form across the game's shortest format. In 15 T20Is this calendar year, the Black Caps came out victorious on 12 occasions.
Another element that looms low over the heads of the New Zealand squad has been their inability to win against Australia in Australia (across any format) since 2011, a record they will be looking to rectify on Saturday.
On the other hand, Australia start their T20 World Cup title defence coming off the back of mixed fortune in the format with just three wins inside their last ten fixtures. Spurred on by the home crowd, Australia will look to remedy any pre-tournament woes with a confidence-boosting victory in the opening match.
Key Players
David Warner - Player of the tournament at last year's edition, the Australian opener led by example as he spearheaded his side to a maiden T20 World Cup title in the UAE. Warner's run-scoring exploits on falling second fiddle to Babar Azam as he returned 289 runs at an average of 48.16.
With a string of back-to-back 70s in Australia's fixtures leading up to their opening match, Warner looks a man primed to fight for a second successive title.
Trent Boult - A vital component in the Blackcap's journey to last year's final, the left-arm quick is one of the most dangerous bowlers in world cricket.
The best-performing seamer at the 2021 tournament registered 13 scalps at an average of 13.30. Boult will once again be fundamental to New Zealand's chances of success whether it be bowling overs up front or at the death.
Predicted Playing XIs
Australia - David Warner, Aaron Finch, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Matthew Wade, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
New Zealand - Martin Guptill, Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Jimmy Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Adam Milne
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Defending Champions Australia kick off their title defence on home soil in a repeat of last year's final, facing up against their age-old adversaries, New Zealand.
Australia & New Zealand meet for the opening fixture of the Super 12 stage of the T20 World Cup, with both sides looking to stamp their authority early in the tournament. Pitted in group 1 alongside Afghanistan, England, Ireland and Sri Lanka, both sides will understand the importance that a victory on an opening day can do to their chances of progression.
Overview
The SCG is due to welcome the third encounter between the two sides at the T20 World Cup, with the record standing at one win apiece. New Zealand head into the showpiece event looking to exact revenge after they fell to defeat last year in Dubai.
Kane Williamson's valiant effort of 85 from 48 deliveries proved to be in vain, as Australia chased down the total for the loss of only two wickets, spearheaded by Mitch Marsh's player of the match-winning 77 not out.
Heading into the maiden Super 12 clash, New Zealand find themselves in a strong vein of form across the game's shortest format. In 15 T20Is this calendar year, the Black Caps came out victorious on 12 occasions.
Another element that looms low over the heads of the New Zealand squad has been their inability to win against Australia in Australia (across any format) since 2011, a record they will be looking to rectify on Saturday.
On the other hand, Australia start their T20 World Cup title defence coming off the back of mixed fortune in the format with just three wins inside their last ten fixtures. Spurred on by the home crowd, Australia will look to remedy any pre-tournament woes with a confidence-boosting victory in the opening match.
Key Players
David Warner - Player of the tournament at last year's edition, the Australian opener led by example as he spearheaded his side to a maiden T20 World Cup title in the UAE. Warner's run-scoring exploits on falling second fiddle to Babar Azam as he returned 289 runs at an average of 48.16.
With a string of back-to-back 70s in Australia's fixtures leading up to their opening match, Warner looks a man primed to fight for a second successive title.
Trent Boult - A vital component in the Blackcap's journey to last year's final, the left-arm quick is one of the most dangerous bowlers in world cricket.
The best-performing seamer at the 2021 tournament registered 13 scalps at an average of 13.30. Boult will once again be fundamental to New Zealand's chances of success whether it be bowling overs up front or at the death.
Predicted Playing XIs
Australia - David Warner, Aaron Finch, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Matthew Wade, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
New Zealand - Martin Guptill, Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Jimmy Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Adam Milne
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