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NZ vs AUS Dream11 Prediction 3rd T20I, Australia Tour of New Zealand 2025 Fantasy Cricket Picks

NZ vs AUS Fantasy Tips for 3rd T20I, Australia Tour of New Zealand 2025

NZ vs AUS 3rd T20I Match Details

The 3rd T20I of the Australia tour of New Zealand 2025 will see hosts New Zealand take on Australia at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui. The match is crucial with Australia aiming to continue their dominance and New Zealand fighting to regain momentum at home. The contest will be played under lights, with both teams expected to make tactical adjustments based on previous fixtures. So let’s have a look at NZ vs AUS Fantasy Tips for 3rd T20I.

Match New Zealand vs Australia, 3rd T20I
Series Australia tour of New Zealand, 2025
Venue Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
Date & Time Friday, October 3, 2025, 11:45 AM IST
Broadcast Sony Sports Network & Amazon Prime Video

NZ vs AUS Match Preview

Australia have asserted strong dominance over New Zealand in recent T20Is, winning four of the last five encounters and boasting near-unbeatable form in 2025. The visitors will rely on their well-balanced squad and superior form, having won 11 of their last 12 T20Is. New Zealand, meanwhile, have shown positive batting intent but struggled to match Australia’s clinical chase and finishing ability, especially in the middle overs. The pressure is on the hosts to execute with both bat and ball, with crucial fantasy performances expected from their top players.

Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui Pitch Report

The Bay Oval pitch is known to favor batters, producing high totals with teams regularly crossing 180 and, on occasion, 200+. There is consistent pace and true bounce, allowing for free stroke play, but the surface can slow down as the match progresses, offering some assistance to spinners in the middle overs. Historically, teams chasing have enjoyed more success here, with dew often playing a role in night fixtures. The toss-winning captain is likely to opt to bowl first.

NZ vs AUS Weather Report

The weather at Bay Oval is expected to be partly cloudy with mild temperatures around 14°C. While the forecast mostly favors play, occasional showers could briefly interrupt proceedings. Humidity and a cool breeze may influence swing and offer some early movement for seamers.

New Zealand vs Australia Playing 11

New Zealand Playing 11

Devon Conway
Finn Allen
Rachin Ravindra
Daryl Mitchell
Glenn Phillips
Tim Seifert (wk)
Mitchell Santner (c)
Matt Henry
Adam Milne
Ish Sodhi
Lockie Ferguson

Australia Playing 11

Travis Head
David Warner
Mitchell Marsh (c)
Glenn Maxwell
Marcus Stoinis
Josh Inglis (wk)
Tim David
Sean Abbott
Nathan Ellis
Adam Zampa
Josh Hazlewood

Fantasy Cricket Tips

Captain & Vice-Captain Choices

Role Player
Captain Mitchell Marsh
Vice-Captain Glenn Phillips
Alternative Travis Head
Alternative Daryl Mitchell
Bowling Pick Josh Hazlewood

Fantasy Picks

Mitchell Marsh is in excellent form as Australia’s captain and anchor.
Travis Head provides explosive starts and multi-dimensional fantasy points.
Glenn Phillips is key in the New Zealand middle order and also provides wicketkeeping points.
Josh Hazlewood is Australia’s strike bowler, consistently taking wickets early.
Daryl Mitchell anchors the Kiwi middle order and can be a game-changer.
Risky but high-upside picks include Finn Allen (explosive top-order bat) and Adam Zampa (wicket-taking spinner in the middle overs).

Also read: NZ vs AUS 3rd T20I Match Prediction for AUS tour of NZ 2025

Fantasy Cricket Teams

Small League Team

1. Travis Head
2. David Warner
3. Glenn Phillips (VC)
4. Mitchell Marsh (C)
5. Daryl Mitchell
6. Rachin Ravindra
7. Tim Seifert
8. Josh Hazlewood
9. Matt Henry
10. Adam Zampa
11. Lockie Ferguson

Grand League Team

1. Finn Allen
2. Travis Head (C)
3. Glenn Maxwell
4. Marcus Stoinis
5. Tim David
6. Daryl Mitchell (VC)
7. Rachin Ravindra
8. Mitchell Santner
9. Adam Zampa
10. Sean Abbott
11. Matt Henry

Disclaimer

Predictions are based on analysis and research. They are purely intentional insights, not guarantees.

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