Australia vs New Zealand, T20 World Cup, Super 12 - Cricket Match Prediction, Where To Watch, Probable XI And Fantasy XI Tips

Defending champion Australia will be up against last year's runner ups New Zealand in the 1st match of the Super 12 stage in the T20 World Cup 2022 on Saturday, October 22 at Sydney Cricket Ground. 

AUS vs NZ: Match Preview:

After the completion of Round 1 matches, the T-20 World Cup 2022 enters into its main phase and now it's time for the Super 12 matches.

The first match of the Super 12 stage will be a rematch of last year's World Cup final as two neighboring countries' reigning champion Australia will take on New Zealand at Sydney Cricket Stadium on Saturday, October 22.

In the warm-up match, Australia had to face a defeat at the hands of India by 6 runs. In the match skipper, Finch hitched Aussie batting and scored a well-deserved 76 runs off 54 balls. Mitch Marsh who scored quick fire 35 in 18 balls is in form.

Apart from them, Australia has immense firepower like flamboyant David Warner, Young Tim David, keeper Matthew Wade, Maxwell, Stoinis, and recently included Cameron Green. 

Aussies have some experienced campaigners in their bowling department as well. Jos Hazlewood will be their go-to bowler who is also the top Aussie wicket-taker in 2022 with 21 scalps in 13 matches and Richardson is at second with 14 dismissals in 08 matches. 

Apart from them, Australia has spearhead Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, and Adam Zampa who will be responsible for pushing their opponents back.

New Zealand on the other hand, has recently faced a loss against Pakistan in the Tri-Nation series. Overall this year Kane Williamson's side has performed well. 

In 2022, the Kiwis appeared in 16 T20Is out of which they won 12 matches, lost 3 and one was abandoned. In the warm-up game against South Africa, the team wasn't able to put themselves up and faced a 9-wicket loss.

This year, Glenn Phillips has been the top scorer for the Blackcaps with 449 runs in 14 innings at a strike rate of 153. Conway is looking in fine form with 339 runs in 8 innings this year. Finn Allen (313 runs in 12 innings) has scored the third-highest number of runs for the team.

AUS vs NZ: Match Details

• Date – Saturday, October 22, 2022
• Time – 12:30 PM IST
• Venue – Sydney Cricket Ground

Match Prediction: Today's Match Prediction? AUS vs NZ

Australia vs New Zealand will be facing each other in the T20 World Cup where Australia can get the upper hand over the Kiwi team.

AUS vs NZ Head-to-Head:

• Total: 15
• Australia: 10
• New Zealand: 04

AUS vs NZ: Where to Watch?

Australia vs New Zealand match will be get broadcasted on the Star Sports network on TV, and Hotstar for Indian viewers. 

AUS vs NZ Team News:

There is no update on any player getting injured.

AUS vs NZ Probable Playing XI:

• Australia:  Aaron Finch (c), David Warner, Tim David, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade (wk), Adam Zampa, Pat Cummins,
• New Zealand: Finn Allen (WK), Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Trent Boult

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AUS vs NZ Fantasy XI:

• Wicketkeeper: Finn Allen, Matthew Wade
• Batting: David Warner, Devon Conway, Tim David
• All-rounder: Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Marsh 
• Bowling: Josh Hazlewood, Trent Boult, Ish Sodhi, Adam Zampa