NZ vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Today – Fantasy Tips, Best Picks, Playing 11 for 1st T20I
Hello and welcome to the Dream11 prediction and fantasy cricket preview for the 1st T20I of the Australia tour of New Zealand 2025 between New Zealand and Australia. The match will be played at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui.
This is the opening game of the three-match T20I series, and both teams will be eager to take the lead with an early win.
New Zealand will rely on their in-form players to deliver, with Tim Seifert showing good touch in recent games.
Devon Conway, Michael Bracewell, and Matt Henry are also expected to play key roles for the home side.
Australia, on the other hand, come into this match with a strong unit. Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh will be important in the batting lineup, while Matt Short adds firepower at the top.
Adam Zampa will be the main spin threat, and Josh Hazlewood will lead the pace attack with his consistency and control.
Both teams are packed with match-winners, and this promises to be an exciting contest to kick off the series.
Read the full post to get NZ vs AUS Dream11 team suggestions, fantasy tips, and expert insights to help you create a winning team.
NZ vs AUS Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | New Zealand vs Australia, Australia tour of New Zealand. |
| Venue | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui |
| Date & Time | October 01, 11:45 AM IST |
| Live Streaming | SonyLiv and Sony Sports Network. |
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NZ vs AUS Pitch Report Of Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
The pitch of Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui is a high-scoring ground and generally favors the batters. The spinners may get some help in the middle overs.
Weather Report of Mount Maunganui
The weather for today’s match looks favorable, with only a 5 percent chance of rain, so a full game is expected without interruptions.
The temperature will be around 15 degrees Celsius, which means conditions will be slightly cool, and the humidity is likely to be about 67 percent.
These conditions might assist the fast bowlers early on, especially with some swing in the air, but overall, it should still be a good day for cricket.
New Zealand vs Australia Live Streaming
You can watch the New Zealand vs Australia 1st T20I live on SonyLiv and the Sony Sports Network.
NZ vs AUS Head-to-Head
Matches Played: 19
New Zealand Wins: 06
Australia Wins: 13
New Zealand vs Australia Recent Form
| New Zealand | W | W | W | W | W |
| Australia | W | L | W | W | W |
Team News
New Zealand
Will O’Rourke, Mitchell Santner, Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson, Glenn Phillips, and Adam Milne are injured.
Kane Williamson is unavailable.
Australia
Cameron Green is unavailable.
Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, and Pat Cummins are injured.
Nathan Ellis is on paternity leave.
NZ vs AUS Probable Playing XI
New Zealand Probable Playing 11
- Tim Seifert (wk)
- Devon Conway
- Rachin Ravindra/Tim Robinson
- Mark Chapman
- Daryl Mitchell
- Bevon Jacobs
- Michael Bracewell (c)
- Kyle Jamieson
- Ish Sodhi
- Matt Henry
- Jacob Duffy
Australia Probable Playing 11
- Travis Head
- Mitchell Marsh (c)
- Matt Short
- Tim David
- Alex Carey (wk)
- Mitch Owen
- Marcus Stoinis
- Ben Dwarshuis
- Sean Abbott
- Adam Zampa
- Josh Hazlewood
Top Picks for NZ vs AUS Dream11 Team
New Zealand’s Best Players:
Devon Conway: 54 M, 1542 R, 38.55 A
Rachin Ravindra: 30 M, 452 R, 20.54 A, 14 W
Daryl Mitchell: 79 M, 1540 R, 27.01 A, 9 W
Michael Bracewell (c): 36 M, 382 R, 23.87 A, 31 W
Matt Henry: 25 M, 24 R, 6.00 A, 37 W
Australia’s Best Players:
Travis Head: 41 M, 1119 R, 31.08 A, 1 W
Mitchell Marsh (c): 73 M, 1799 R, 30.49 A, 17 W
Matt Short: 14 M, 293 R, 22.53 A, 7 W
Marcus Stoinis: 74 M, 1245 R, 31.92 A, 45 W
Josh Hazlewood: 55 M, 29 R, 9.66 A, 73 W
NZ vs AUS Dream11 Prediction [Play For FREE]
Wicket-Keepers: D Conway
Batters: M Marsh, T Head (C), D Mitchell
All-Rounders: M Stoinis, M Bracewell, M Short (VC), R Ravindra
Bowlers: J Hazlewood, A Zampa, M Henry
Fantasy Cricket Tips for Dream11 Team
Mitchell Marsh, Devon Conway, and Rachin Ravindra are also good choices for captain and vice-captain.
NZ vs AUS Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
- Travis Head
- Matt Short
- Mitchell Marsh
- Devon Conway
- Rachin Ravindra
FAQs
Where Can I Get NZ vs AUS live Scorecard?
You can see Live Scorecard NZ vs AUS on SonyLiv.
Squads
New Zealand Squad
Michael Bracewell (c), Devon Conway, Tim Seifert (wk), Tim Robinson, Ben Sears, Bevon Jacobs, Kyle Jamieson, Rachin Ravindra, Jacob Duffy, Zakary Foulkes, Daryl Mitchell, Ish Sodhi, Mark Chapman, Matt Henry.
Australia Squad
Xavier Bartlett, Ben Dwarshuis, Alex Carey (wk), Travis Head, Mitchell Owen, Josh Philippe, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Matthew Kuhnemann, Sean Abbott, Mitchell Marsh (c), Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.
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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.