Australia vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI - Cricket Match Prediction, Fantasy XI Tips & Probable XI

After a hard-fought win in the first ODI by two-wickets, Australia will look to seal the series against New Zealand in the second match.

AUS vs NZ: Match Details

• Date – Thursday, September 8, 2022
• Time – 09:50 AM IST
• Venue – Cairns

AUS vs NZ: Match Preview:

After getting a tight victory in the first ODI by two-wickets, Australia will look to seal the series with a win in the second ODI over New Zealand on Thursday, September 08.

Batting first after losing the toss, New Zealand scored 232 runs in the stipulated 50 overs for the loss of 9 wickets. In response, Australia won by losing 8 wickets with five overs remaining.

New Zealand batting was in trouble star batter Martin Guptill was sent back to the bench by Maxwell’s stunner, but then scored some partnership and at one point the Kiwis were looking in a comfortable position. Devon Conway (46 runs of 68 balls) and skipper Williamson (45 runs of 71 balls) were batting fine but soon both the batters were out.

After two quick wickets, Tom Lathem (43 runs of 57 balls) stood at the crease for longer time and made a much-needed partnership with Daryl Mitchell (26 of 33). But the table turned around when Glenn Maxwell scalped his second and third wicket in the form of two set batters. From here, New Zealand team bundled to 232/9 in 50 overs.

For Australia, Glenn Maxwell took four wickets for 52 runs in ODIs. Apart from this, Josh Hazlewood took three wickets, Mitchell Starc and Adam Zampa took one wicket each.

Chasing the target, Australia lost the first five wickets at a total of 44 runs. After this Cameron Green and Alex Carey took over the innings and shared a 158-run match-winning partnership for the sixth wicket. Green scored an unbeaten 89 off 92 balls with 10 fours and a six, while Carey scored 85 off 99 balls, hitting eight fours and a six.

Defending the total, New Zealand got a good start with the bowl when Trent Boult clinched 4 wickets by giving just 40 runs and two maiden overs. Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson were the other bowlers who scalped two-two wickets each.

Match Prediction: Who Will Win The Match? AUS vs NZ

The first ODI was a triller where Australian team went with high moral to take the game away from crucial position. In the second ODI, host Aussies will be the favourites over the Kiwi side.

AUS vs NZ Head-to-Head:

• Total – 139
• Australia – 93
• New Zealand – 39
• Draw – 07

AUS vs NZ Team News:

There is no injury update from both the sides as of now.

AUS vs NZ Probable Playing XI:

• Australia – Aaron Finch(c), David Warner, Steven Smith, Alex Carey(w), Marnus Labuschagne, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
• New Zealand – Martin Guptill, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson(c), Tom Latham(w), Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult

AUS vs NZ Fantasy XI:

• Wicket-keeper – Alex Carey
• Batters – David Warner, Steven Smith, Kane Williamson, Devon Conway
• All-rounders – Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green
• Bowlers – Josh Hazlewood, Trent Boult, Mitchell Starc, Matt Henry

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