NZ vs AUS Match Prediction for 2nd T20I of Australia tour of New Zealand 2025
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Australia took a 1-0 lead with a clinical chase in the opener, overpowering a depleted New Zealand side missing key players due to injury. The hosts, led by stand-in captain Michael Bracewell, have to regroup quickly if they want to remain in contention for the series. So Let’s take a look at NZ vs AUS Match Prediction 2nd T20I.
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NZ vs AUS Match Details
The match is set for October 3, 2025, at Bay Oval. Both teams have made forced changes: New Zealand lose Rachin Ravindra, while Australia are without Glenn Maxwell. The first match highlighted Australia’s batting depth as captain Mitchell Marsh starred with 85 runs, and New Zealand struggled to post a competitive total, hampered by both injury and lack of experience.
NZ vs AUS Playing XI
Expected New Zealand XI:
Michael Bracewell (c), Mark Chapman, Devon Conway (wk), Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Bevon Jacobs, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Tim Seifert (wk), Ish Sodhi.
Expected Australia XI:
Mitchell Marsh (c), Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Alex Carey (wk), Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Matthew Short, Josh Philippe, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa.
NZ vs AUS Match prediction
Australia remain favorites given their clinical win and New Zealand’s depleted squad and recent injury blows. Expect the visitors to have an edge unless New Zealand’s top order fires and their bowlers make early inroads.
FAQs
Q: Who leads the series?
Australia, 1-0.
Q: Where is the match played?
Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui.
Captain/VC
Fantasy Captain choices: Mitchell Marsh, Daryl Mitchell
Vice-captain picks: Travis Head, Tim David
NZ vs AUS Fantasy Team
Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head, Matt Henry, Tim David, Daryl Mitchell, Adam Zampa, Tim Seifert, Kyle Jamieson, Alex Carey, Mark Chapman, Marcus Stoinis
NZ vs AUS Pitch Report
Bay Oval typically offers a balanced surface. Early seam movement is possible, but high-scoring matches are common as the pitch flattens.
Australia’s dominance and New Zealand’s fightback chances
Key player strategies for both teams
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