NZ vs AUS Prediction, Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update – Australia tour of New Zealand, 5th T20I

Match Details:

The 5th of the 5-match T20I bilateral series between New Zealand and Australia will be played on 7th March at Westpac Stadium, Wellington.

The match is scheduled to start at 12:00 PM local time (04:30 AM IST) and it will be streamed live on Fancode.

Preview:

New Zealand and Australia are locking horns once against each other for the final T20I of the five-match series. It has been a highly competitive series with top-quality cricket being played by both the teams. The blackcaps must be disappointed as they failed to wrap up the series after winning the first two matches. Their batting has been the ultimate reason behind them being unable to seal the series in Wellington. Provided that they can bat well, New Zealand will have a great chance of winning this game.

On the other side, Australia rose from its ruins. They were 2-0 behind before coming into the Westpac Stadium and defeated the host in the next two games, which is a remarkable effort. Aaron Finch delivered when the team needed him the most, followed by an unbelievable bowling effort. However, they should not underestimate the Kiwis, as they are always formidable in their home ground.

NZ vs AUS Weather Report for 5th T20I:

The weather conditions aren’t that promising for a cricket match. There is a very high chance of a shower during the afternoon in Wellington. However, the conditions will be the same with the temperature being around 19 Degree Celsius.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The condition of the pitch changed massively within one inning in the first game at this venue. However, it was a high scoring game in the third T20I but it was totally a different ball game in the fourth T20I. Batsmen found it difficult to connect the balls well and struggled to make runs throughout the match. The team winning the toss should bat first.

Average first innings score:

182 (Considering matches played in this series at this venue)

Record of chasing teams:

Won – 0, Lost – 2, Tie – 0

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Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added if there is an update)

NZ vs AUS Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

New Zealand

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

Bench:

Adam Milne, Mark Chapman, Hamish Bennett

Australia

Matthew Wade (wk), Aaron Finch (c), Josh Philippe, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Marsh, Ashton Agar, Riley Meredith, Jhye Richardson, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa

Bench:

D’Arcy Short, Daniel Sams, Andrew Tye, Ben McDermott, Tanveer Sangha, Ashton Turner, Jason Behrendorff

NZ vs AUS Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match

Aaron Finch is currently the top-scorer of the series. He played a captain’s innings in the last match with an unbeaten 79 off 55 balls. He wasn’t scoring runs earlier but thankfully came back in form at the Westpac with a 69 and 79 in two games. With 161 runs at an average of 53.66, he is an automatic pick for your Dream11 Fantasy team.

Ashton Agar and Mitchell Santner have been key players for their respective teams. Agar grabbed 8 wickets in 4 games at an economy rate of 7 runs per over. On the other hand, Mitchell Santner has played only 3 matches and has already bagged 6 wickets.

Glenn Maxwell is looking in sublime touch. He smashed 31-ball 70 in the third T20I and was looking good in the last game as well. He has a strike rate above 148 in the middle overs in his T20I career.

Devon Conway is the highest run-scorer for the Kiwis in this series. He played an unbelievable knock of 99 earlier in this series and is expected to come good in the final T20I at the Westpac.

Ish Sodhi is the highest wicket-taker in the series with 10 wickets in 4 games. He is a must-pick for your Dream11 Fantasy team.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Aaron Finch, Ish Sodhi

Vice-Captain Options – Ashton Agar, Devon Conway

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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for  NZ vs AUS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Joshua Philippe

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

All-Rounders – Ashton Agar (VC), Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Santner

Bowlers – Ish Sodhi, Adam Zampa, Kane Richardson

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for NZ vs AUS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Matthew Wade

Batters – Devon Conway (VC), Aaron Finch, Marcus Stoinis, Martin Guptill

All-Rounders – Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Maxwell

Bowlers – Ish Sodhi (C), Jhye Richardson, Adam Zampa, Tim Southee

Expert Advice:

Kane Richardson has played a key role for Australia in the death overs. He has picked up 4 wickets during the 16-20 overs in this series. He can be a very smart budget pick in just 8.5 Cr.

Today’s NZ vs AUS Probable Winners:

Australia are expected to win this match.

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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.