Australia go up against New Zealand in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney. The match starts at 12:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time).
Australia suffered a 2-0 series defeat to England in the recently concluded three-match T20I series after the final game was washed out. However, the Australian team, who are title-holders of the T20 World Cup, were in fine fiddle against West Indies in the two-match series. An in-form Cameron Green has been added to the squad as an injury replacement for Josh Inglis.
The New Zealand cricket team have never lifted the T20 World Cup trophy. The Kiwis’ best result in the tournament was finishing runners-up in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 in UAE and Oman. Despite their defeat to Pakistan in the recent tri-series final, the Kane Williamson-led side is very competitive and boasts of match-winners in all three departments of the game.
Australia vs New Zealand ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022
Gullybet odds: Australia: 1.54, New Zealand: 2.98
Betwinner odds: Australia: 1.49, New Zealand: 2.62
Melbet odds: Australia: 1.49, New Zealand: 2.62
1xBet odds: Australia: 1.49, New Zealand: 2.62
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Australia vs New Zealand head-to-head in T20Is
The Australian cricket team have the upper hand against New Zealand in T20 Internationals. The defending T20 World Cup champions have won 10 of the 15 matches against the Kiwis, while one match ended without a result. New Zealand have won four matches in this format against the Australian side.
The two teams played each other in the 2016 and 2021 editions of the T20 World Cup. Australia and New Zealand have won one game against the other in this tournament.
The Trans-Tasman rivals also contested the first-ever men’s T20 International in February 2005, with Australia winning the game by 44 runs, courtesy of Ricky Ponting’s 98-run knock.
Australia vs New Zealand ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 squads
Australia: Aaron Finch (captain), Pat Cummins, Ashton Agar, Tim David, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Kane Richardson, Steven Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade (wicketkeeper), David Warner, Adam Zampa.
New Zealand: Kane Williamson (captain), Finn Allen, Trent Boult, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Martin Guptill, Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips (wicketkeeper), Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee.
Australia vs New Zealand probable playing XI
Australia: David Warner, Aaron Finch (captain), Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade (wicketkeeper), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.
New Zealand: Martin Guptill, Daryl Mitchell, Kane Williamson (captain), Devon Conway (wicketkeeper), Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult.
Australia vs New Zealand in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 combined fantasy XI
David Warner (captain), Aaron Finch, Mitchell Marsh, Kane Williamson, Glenn Maxwell, Devon Conway, Matthew Wade (wicketkeeper), Trent Boult, Pat Cummins, Adam Zampa, Tim Southee.
Australia’s top picks vs New Zealand in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022
David Warner: Considering his impressive record atop for Australia, David Warner will be the top pick in this match. Warner has an average of 40.48 and a strike-rate of 144.00 in this format, while registering one century and 16 half-centuries. The left-handed batter has smashed 226 runs in his last six T20Is and is expected to anchor the Australian batting lineup in the T20 World Cup.
Pat Cummins: The 29-year-old bowling all-rounder’s ability has come to the fore in the recent series against England. Cummins has picked eight wickets in his last seven matches in this format and also possesses the ability to tonk the ball beyond the boundary in the death overs with the bat. Cummins has an impressive economy rate of 6.45 across 17 T20Is played in Australia.
New Zealand’s top picks vs Australia in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022
Devon Conway: Scoring 339 runs in the previous eight games, Devon Conway has looked at his best ahead of the T20 World Cup clash against Australia. The Johannesburg-born batter averages 52.27 with the bat in this format after 28 matches. Conway has accumulated 192 runs in five T20Is against the Australian side, including one half-century.
Tim Southee: The veteran Kiwi pacer has picked 11 wickets in eight T20 Internationals in 2022. Southee’s performances have defined the result for New Zealand in this format, with the pacer picking up 77 wickets in 46 wins at an average of 16.57 and an economy rate of 7.44. Considering the overcast conditions currently on offer at Sydney, Southee’s ability to swing the ball will be concerning for the Australian batters.
Australia vs New Zealand in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 prediction
Australia’s form in the recently concluded series against England raised certain eyebrows, however, the defending T20 World Cup champions are one of the most well-balanced outfits in the tournament. The Australian side also has the home advantage throughout the tournament, making them the slight favourites in the upcoming match.
New Zealand’s patchy form in this format will be a concern ahead of the mega event. The Kiwis’ record in this fixture is underwhelming, but they are likely to pose a threat to the Australian side at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Australia vs New Zealand playing conditions for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022
Maximum Temperature: 23°C
Precipitation: 60%
Humidity: 97%
Wind: 33 km/h
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