NZ vs AUS 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction: Playing 11, Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips for New Zealand vs Australia Dream11 Team

Australia were all over the Kiwis in the first of the two Test match series in Wellington. The visitors claimed a huge 172 run victory in the first Test, as the pressure mounts on New Zealand to deliver a positive result in the final Test.

New Zealand vs Australia, 2nd Test Match of Australia Tour of New Zealand
08 March, 3:30 AM IST
Christchurch, Hagley Oval

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NZ vs AUS 2nd Test Match Prediction

Australia bounced back after their shock defeat against West Indies in January, as they completely outplayed the hosts in the first Test. Australia will look to lock in their place in the top two WTC spots, as their long summer of red ball cricket finally comes to an end. As for New Zealand, they will need to produce their best cricket to level the series in Christchurch.

Form Guide

NZ : L-W-W-W-L
AUS: W-L-W-W-W-

Christchurch Pitch Report

The average score batting first here in Christchurch is 276 runs. This is pretty low compared to the average scores in rest of the grounds in New Zealand. This sets up for an exciting battle between bat and ball. Again, the conditions are expected to be windy and overcast in the first session of the day, where both teams will look to inflict most of the damage.

Last Match at the Venue:

New Zealand : 373/10 and 285/8 defeated Sri Lanka : 355/10 and 302/10 by 2 wickets

NZ Playing 11

1. Tom Latham (wk)
2. Will Young
3. Rachin Ravindra
4. Kane Williamson
5. Daryl Mitchell
6. Tom Blundell
7. Glenn Phillips
8. Mitchell Santner
9. Tim Southee (c)
10. Ben Sears
11. Matt Henry

New Zealand Team News

Devon Conway has been ruled out of the second Test as he continues to recover from a thumb fracture.
William O’Rourke will also miss the second Test owing to injury, as a result, uncapped pacer Ben Sears has been called up to join the squad. Gary Stead has confirmed that the Kiwi pacer will make his debut in a like for like replacement.
New Zealand Squad: Tom Latham, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Tom Blundell, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ben Sears, Matt Henry, Scott Kuggeleijn

NZ Key Players

Kane Williamson Stats in Test

Kane Williamson last 5 innings in Test	Runs against AUS in Test	Test Batting average in NZ	Total runs In Test	Captain choice
0, 9, 43, 133*, 118	708 runs at an average of 37.26	54.65	8675 runs at an average of 55.25	Yes

Daryl Mitchell Stats in Test

Daryl Mitchell last 5 Innings in Test	Runs in NZ	Test Batting Average in NZ	Total runs In Test	Vice- Captain choice
38, 11, 11*, 34, 19	736 runs in 19 innings	46.68	1546 runs at an average of 51.53	No

AUS PLAYING 11

1. Usman Khawaja
2. Steve Smith
3. Marnus Labuschagne
4. Mitchell Marsh
5. Travis Head
6. Cameron Green
7. Alex Carey (Wk)
8. Mitchell Starc
9. Pat Cummins (c)
10. Josh Hazelwood
11. Nathan Lyon

Australia Team News

Australia should go ahead with an unchanged eleven, given their dominant win in the last Test.
Australia Squad: Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Cameron Green, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazelwood, Nathan Lyon, Matt Renshaw, Michael Neser, Scott Boland

AUS Key Players

Steve Smith Stats in Test

Steve Smith Last 5 Innings in Test	Runs against NZ in Test	Runs in NZ	Total Runs in Test Cricket	Vice-Captain choice
31, 0, 6, 91*, 12	788 runs at an average of 52.53	293 runs in 5 innings	9665 runs at an average of 57.52	Yes

Pat Cummins Stats in Test

Pat Cummins Last 5 Test innings	Wickets against NZ in Test	Test Bowling Average vs NZ in Test	Total Test Runs and Wickets	Captain choice
1/33, 0/40, 0/39, 1/76, 0/25	13 wickets in 8 innings	22.92	1240 runs and 264 wickets	No

Who will win 2nd Test between New Zealand and Australia?

Australia have won 35 out of the 61 Test matches played between the two sides.
New Zealand found it difficult to get past the Australian tail in the first Test match. This is something the Kiwis will be wary of in the second Test.
Australia have won five out of the six Test matches they played this summer, and will look to end it on a high with another series whitewash here.

NZ vs AUS Dream11 Prediction

Wicket-keepers: Alex Carey, Tom Latham
Batsmen: Steve Smith (vc), Marnus Labuschagne, Kane Williamson (c), Daryl Mitchell
All-rounders: Mitchell Marsh, Rachin Ravindra
Bowlers: Tim Southee, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins

Who are Best Captain Options for NZ vs AUS Dream11 Team

For Small League, Head to Head contest: Steve Smith, Kane Williamson
For Grand League, Mega Contest: Tom Latham, Cameron Green

What are NZ vs AUS Fantasy Tips?

Cameron Green was the star of the last Test match, scoring a huge unbeaten knock of 174 runs in the first innings. He also picked up a wicket in the second innings.
Nathan Lyon picked up 10 wickets, which includes a six wicket haul in the first innings. He will look to produce more of the same in the second Test.
Steve Smith failed to deliver in the first Test. However, the Australian batter has a stellar record against the Kiwis, and he is poised to score a big one in the second Test.