Match Details of 1st Test Match
- Match: New Zealand vs Australia, 1st Test Match, Australia tour of New Zealand 2024
- Date and Time: February 29, 10:00 pm GMT( 28 Feb ) / 03:30 am IST( 29 Feb ) / 11:00 am local
- Venue: Basin Reserve, Wellington
NZ vs AUS Preview:
Meanwhile, Australia enters the contest buoyed by their successful T20I series against New Zealand. Opting to persist with Steve Smith as the opener alongside Usman Khawaja underscores Australia’s aggressive approach from the outset. With valuable World Test Championship points up for grabs, both teams are set on securing nothing short of a victory in this pivotal encounter.
As the teams gear up for battle, cricket enthusiasts can anticipate a thrilling duel between bat and ball, with the outcome likely determined by which team can better adapt to the conditions and execute their game plan with precision.
NZ vs AUS Possible Playing XI:
New Zealand: Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Will Young, Tom Latham, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Blundell, Glenn Phillips, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, Will O’Rourke, Mitchell Santner.
Australia: Pat Cummins (c), Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja, Alex Carey (wk), Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Mitch Marsh, Mitch Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.
KK vs QG Betting Tips & Match Prediction:
Who will win the toss? – New Zealand
Who will win? – Australia
NZ vs AUS Dream11/Fantasy Tips Prediction
Captain: Kane Williamson
Vice-Captain: Steve Smith
Tom Blundell, Usman Khawaja, Daryl Mitchell, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins.
NZ vs AUS Head-To-Head Records:
Stats | Match | NZ Won | AUS Won | NR | Draw |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 60 | 8 | 34 | 0 | 18 |
Recent 5 Matches | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
NZ vs AUS Toss Prediction:
Upon winning the toss, the team captain should choose to bowl first. The current conditions heavily favor the bowlers, leading captains to lean towards limiting the opposing team to a low score in the opening innings by electing to bowl first.
NZ vs AUS Pitch Report:
NZ vs AUS Weather Report:
Venue Information:
- Venue: Basin Reserve
- City: Wellington
- Capacity: 11, 600
- Ends: Vance Stand End, Scoreboard End
- Hosts to: Wellington