SaralnamaNew Zealand faces Australia in the second T20I on at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui. Australia leads the series 1-0 after winning the first match by six wickets. The Kiwis aim to level the series, while Australia hopes to seal it. Bay Oval's pitch favors batters, offering true bounce and pace. Tim Seifert, Devon Conway, and Michael Bracewell lead New Zealand. Mitchell Marsh captains Australia with Travis Head and Josh Hazlewood in the squad. Travis Head's quick 31 in the first T20I makes him a player to watch. Matt Henry, who took 2/43 previously, could be crucial for New Zealand's bowling attack. (Updated 2 Oct 2025, 17:01 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- New Zealand faces Australia in the second T20I on at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
- Australia leads the series 1-0 after winning the first match by six wickets
- The Kiwis aim to level the series, while Australia hopes to seal it