New Zealand will face Australia in the 1st T20I of the Australia tour of New Zealand 2025 at the Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, on Wednesday, 1 October 2025. The match is scheduled to begin at 11:45 PM (IST). Both teams will aim to start the series strongly and gain an early advantage in the three-match T20I series.
Probable Playing XIs
New Zealand (NZ): –
Mitchell Marsh (C), Tim David, Travis Head, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Short, Mitchell Owen, Alex Carey (WK), Josh Philippe (WK), Adam Zampa, Ben Dwarshuis, Josh Hazlewood, Matthew Kuhnemann, Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett.
Australia (AUS): –
Bevon Jacobs, Devon Conway, Mark Chapman, Tim Robinson, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell (C), Rachin Ravindra, Zakary Foulkes, Tim Seifert (WK), Ben Sears, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry.
Head-to-Head Stats
New Zealand and Australia share one of the most competitive rivalries in women’s cricket. In their last five T20 encounters, Australia have won three matches while New Zealand have won two. Expect a high-intensity contest with both teams fielding strong lineups.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Bay Oval generally offers consistent bounce and carry for pacers early on. Batters who spend time at the crease can score freely, while spinners are likely to play a key role in the middle overs, making it a balanced wicket for both batters and bowlers.
Weather Forecast
Mount Maunganui is expected to experience mild and humid conditions with temperatures around 20–22°C. There is minimal chance of rain, so a full match is likely.
Prediction
Australia enter the match as favorites due to their depth in batting and bowling. New Zealand will need disciplined bowling and smart fielding to challenge them, but Australia’s consistency makes them slightly more likely to win the 1st T20I.
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