AUS vs NZ Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Match of T20 World Cup 2022 Between Australia & New Zealand?
T20 World Cup 2022, Match 13: AUS vs NZ who will win today's match played between Australia & New Zealand at Sydney Cricket Ground?
AUS vs NZ Match Prediction: The super 12 stages of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 kick off with the host Australia locking horns with New Zealand in the opening match on Saturday, October 22 at Sydney Cricket Ground.
The Trans-Tasman clash is going to be a repeat of the T20 World Cup 2021 final where Australia went on to steamroll the Black Caps to lift the T20 World Cup for the first time. The Aaron Finch-led side will look to defend the title at home this year.
The hosts didn’t enjoy great success in the last few T20I series they have played. After being thumped by Team India in India, they bounced back stronger and swatted aside West Indies in the two-match T20I series.
However, they once again failed to carry on their winning momentum, losing their last bilateral series against England ahead of T20 World Cup 2022. The reigning T20 World Champions will be looking for much better outings in the marquee event.
Speaking of New Zealand, they, too, have blown hot and cold in the last few series they have played. They recently lost the tri-series they hosted, which included Pakistan as well as Bangladesh. They will be looking for a better show in the T20 World Cup 2022.
Match Details
| Venue | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney |
| Date & Time | October 22nd, 2022 at 12:30 PM (IST) & 6:00 PM (Local Time) |
| TV Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming | Disney+Hotstar |
Pitch Report
The surface at Sydney Cricket Ground is well-known for its batting-friendly nature and it shouldn’t be any different on Saturday. Having said that, there will be something in it for bowlers as well. Keeping wickets in hand will be the key here.
Pitch Stats
- Matches Played: 12
- Matches won batting first: 6
- Matches won bowling first: 5
- Average 1st Innings scores: 160
- Average 2nd Innings scores: 140
- Highest total recorded: 221/5 (20 Ov) by AUS vs ENG
- Highest score chased: 200/3 (20 Ov) by IND vs AUS
- Lowest score defended: 134/5 (20 Ov) by AUSW vs SAW
Probable Playing XI
Australia
David Warner, Aaron Finch (c), Mitchell Marsh, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Tim David, Matthew Wade (wk), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
New Zealand
Finn Allen, Devon Conway (wk), Kane Williamson (c), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Michael Bracewell / Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson
Players Availability
Josh Inglis has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup 2022 due to a hand injury and Cameron Green has been roped in as his replacement in the Australian squad.
Australia & New Zealand Team’s Form
AUS Form
NZ Form
AUS vs NZ Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 15
- Australia Won: 10
- New Zealand Won: 4
- No Result: 1
T20 World Cup 2022: AUS vs NZ Match Prediction
- Predicted top run-scorer for Australia: David Warner/Mitchell Marsh
- Predicted top wicket-taker for Australia: Mitchell Starc/Adam Zampa
- Predicted top run-scorer for New Zealand: Devon Conway/Fin Allen
- Predicted top wicket-taker for New Zealand: Ish Sodhi/Trent Boult
Who will win today’s match between Australia and New Zealand?
Although both teams are well-balanced on paper, one might hand the advantage to Australia, given their unbeaten record against the arch-rivals New Zealand at home soil.
