Rain interrupted the second T20 international between New Zealand and Australia at Mount Maunganui on Friday, resulting in the match being abandoned. Australia retained the bilateral Chappell-Hadlee Trophy as a result.
With the game reduced to nine overs per innings after a delayed start, only 2.1 overs were bowled before the match was called off. At that point, Australia was 16 for one.
Australia had won the series opener by six wickets at the same venue on Wednesday, extending their hold on the trophy to five years. The third and final match of the series is scheduled for Saturday at Bay Oval.
Australia captain Mitchell Marsh said, “The trophy ... holds a lot of history for both teams. We certainly came here to try to win it so there's still lots to play for tomorrow.”
Australia vs New Zealand Live Streaming: Where to Watch AUS vs NZ Match Online
Fans in India can catch the live telecast of the NZ vs AUS 2nd T20 match on the Sony Sports network. For those who prefer online streaming, the match is available on the SonyLIV app and website.
AUS vs NZ 3rd T20 Prediction
With the series currently 1-0 in favour of Australia, the third T20 promises an exciting finale. Rain is expected to play a role again, with a 40% chance of showers today. The Bay Oval pitch has been batting-friendly, as seen in the first match, although weather interruptions may influence scoring.
Predicted key performers for New Zealand include Tim Seifert, Devon Conway, and Michael Bracewell, while Australia will rely on Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head, and Alex Carey. The match is likely to be closely contested if the weather allows a full game.
Australia vs New Zealand Playing 11 Head to Head Records
New Zealand (Predicted Playing 11):
Tim Seifert (wk) Devon Conway Tim Robinson Daryl Mitchell Mark Chapman Bevon Jacobs Michael Bracewell (c) Zakary Foulkes Kyle Jamieson Matt Henry Jacob Duffy Australia (Predicted Playing 11):
Mitchell Marsh (c) Travis Head Matthew Short Tim David Alex Carey (wk) Marcus Stoinis Mitchell Owen Ben Dwarshuis Xavier Bartlett Adam Zampa Josh Hazlewood Historically, Australia has dominated New Zealand in the T20 format, especially in New Zealand, retaining the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy for five consecutive years. This sets the stage for a high-stakes final match, with New Zealand aiming to break the streak.
Weather and Pitch Update:
The maximum temperature at Bay Oval is expected to be 16°C, feeling like 11°C. While the pitch is good for batting, rain interruptions may affect strategies for both teams. Fans are advised to check weather updates before making plans to watch the game live.
Inputs from agencies
With the game reduced to nine overs per innings after a delayed start, only 2.1 overs were bowled before the match was called off. At that point, Australia was 16 for one.
Australia had won the series opener by six wickets at the same venue on Wednesday, extending their hold on the trophy to five years. The third and final match of the series is scheduled for Saturday at Bay Oval.
Australia captain Mitchell Marsh said, “The trophy ... holds a lot of history for both teams. We certainly came here to try to win it so there's still lots to play for tomorrow.”
Australia vs New Zealand Live Streaming: Where to Watch AUS vs NZ Match Online
Fans in India can catch the live telecast of the NZ vs AUS 2nd T20 match on the Sony Sports network. For those who prefer online streaming, the match is available on the SonyLIV app and website.
AUS vs NZ 3rd T20 Prediction
With the series currently 1-0 in favour of Australia, the third T20 promises an exciting finale. Rain is expected to play a role again, with a 40% chance of showers today. The Bay Oval pitch has been batting-friendly, as seen in the first match, although weather interruptions may influence scoring.
Predicted key performers for New Zealand include Tim Seifert, Devon Conway, and Michael Bracewell, while Australia will rely on Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head, and Alex Carey. The match is likely to be closely contested if the weather allows a full game.
Australia vs New Zealand Playing 11 Head to Head Records
New Zealand (Predicted Playing 11):
Weather and Pitch Update:
The maximum temperature at Bay Oval is expected to be 16°C, feeling like 11°C. While the pitch is good for batting, rain interruptions may affect strategies for both teams. Fans are advised to check weather updates before making plans to watch the game live.
Inputs from agencies
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