SaralnamaNew Zealand faces Australia in the first T20I match on at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui. NZ, led by Michael Bracewell, enters after winning against Zimbabwe. Australia, captained by Mitchell Marsh, had mixed results against South Africa. The pitch favors batting with clear weather expected. Key players for NZ include Tim Seifert and Devon Conway. Australia's squad features Tim David and Josh Hazlewood. Seifert's top-order performance could be crucial for NZ, while Hazlewood's bowling might be vital for Australia. The match is part of a three-game white-ball series. (Updated 30 Sep 2025, 21:55 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- New Zealand faces Australia in the first T20I match on at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
- NZ, led by Michael Bracewell, enters after winning against Zimbabwe
- Australia, captained by Mitchell Marsh, had mixed results against South Africa