NZ vs AUS Prediction, 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update – T20I Series, Match 2

Match Details:

The 2nd of the five matches of the T20I bilateral series between New Zealand and Australia will be played on 25th February at the University Oval, Dunedin. 

The match is scheduled to start at 2:00 PM local time and 6:30 AM IST and it will be streamed live on Fan code.

Preview:

New Zealand and Australia will lock horns in the second T20I in Dunedin on Thursday. The hosts are leading the series by 1-0 thanks to Devon Conway who batted superbly. Australia, on the other hand, will be looking to make a comeback. They will be disappointed after handing over the advantage after reducing NZ to 19/3 in the previous game and will be looking to make amends for a poor show.

NZ vs AUS Weather Report for 2nd T20I:

The weather is likely to be clear in Dunedin with the temperature hovering around 12-14 Degrees Celsius with no chance of rain.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The venue has never hosted a T20I. But we can expect a score around 170 in this match given the Super Smash matches that took place here.

Average first innings score:

166 (In domestic T20 matches and Super Smash)

Record of chasing teams:

Won ­– 5, Lost – 10

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

NZ vs AUS Today’s Playing XIs:

New Zealand

Martin Guptill, Tim Seifert (WK), Kane Williamson (C), Glenn Phillips, Devon Conway, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult

Bench:

Mark Chapman, Hamish Bennett

Australia

Aaron Finch (C), Josh Philippe, Matthew Wade (WK), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Marsh, Daniel Sams, Ashton Agar, Jhye Richardson, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa.

Bench:

D’Arcy Short, Tanveer Sangha, Ben McDermott, Ashton Turner, Jason Behrendorff, Riley Meredith, Andrew Tye.

NZ vs AUS Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:

Devon Conway scored 99 in the series opener and is the in-form batsman for the home team. Tim Seifert is in great form and looked good for his 30 in the previous game as well. Ish Sodhi returned with four wickets in the last game. Mitchell Marsh was the only batsman who looked comfortable in the last game for Australia. He scored 45 runs and will be keen on being consistent. Maxwell, Williamson and Jhye Richardson are other top picks.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Devon Conway, Tim Seifert, Glenn Maxwell

Vice-Captain Options – Kane Williamson, Mitchell Marsh, Daniel Sams

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for NZ vs AUS 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Tim Seifert, Matthew Wade

Batters – Glenn Phillips, Devon Conway, Mitchell Marsh, Kane Williamson (C)

All-Rounders – Glenn Maxwell (VC), Daniel Sams

Bowlers – Jhye Richardson, Tim Southee, Trent Boult

12th Man – Martin Guptill

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for NZ vs AUS 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Tim Seifert (VC), J Philippe

Batters – Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Aaron Finch (C)

All-Rounders – Mitchell Santner, Ashton Agar, Glenn Maxwell

Bowlers – Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Jhye Richardson

12th Man – Martin Guptill

Expert Advice:

Seifert and Wade should be picked in your Fantasy teams as they can score big on any given day.

Today’s NZ vs AUS Probable Winners:

New Zealand is expected to win this match

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

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.