NZ vs AUS Dream11 Prediction: 1st T20I Match of Australia Tour of New Zealand 2024 Playing 11, Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips for New Zealand vs Australia Dream11 Team

New Zealand and Australia are all set to lock horns in a three-match T20I series, starting from January 21, Wednesday. The first T20I will be played at the Sky Stadium in Wellington.

New Zealand vs Australia, 1st T20I of Australia Tour of New Zealand
21 February, 11:40 AM IST
Sky Stadium, Wellington

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NZ vs AUS 1st T20I Match Prediction

Australia come into the series on the back of a 2-1 T20I series victory over West Indies at home. Meanwhile, the Kiwis were involved in the red-ball format with South Africa, claiming a 2-0 series victory at home. The hosts claimed a 4-1 victory over Pakistan in a five match T20I series earlier this year.

Form Guide

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

Sky Stadium Wellington Pitch Report

The wicket should be ideal for batting conditions, as we can expect plenty of runs being scored here. The conditions should assist the pacers, given the swing on offer, especially with the new ball.

NZ Playing 11

1. Finn Allen
2. Devon Conway
3. Rachin Ravindra
4. Will Young
5. Glenn Phillips
6. Mark Chapman
7. Mitchell Santner (c)
8. Adam Milne
9. Ish Sodhi
10. Tim Southee
11. Lockie Ferguson

New Zealand Team News

Kane Williamson’s unavailability means that Mitchell Santner will again step in as the captain.
Trent Boult is all set to return for the final two T20Is, however, he will miss the opening fixture.

NZ Key Players

Devon Conway Stats in T20Is

Devon Conway last 5 innings in T20Is	Runs against AUS in T20I	T20I Batting average vs AUS	Total runs In T20I	Captain choice
23, 7, 20, 0, 2	284 runs in 6 matches	71.00	1275 runs at an average of 38.63

Mitchell Santner Stats in T20Is

Mitchell Santner last 5 T20I Matches	Wickets against AUS in T20Is	T20I Bowling Average vs AUS	Total wickets In T20Is	Vice- Captain choice
0/30, 0/23, 1/26, 0/47, 0/18	12 wickets in 9 matches	19.16	106 wickets at an average of 22.30

AUS PLAYING 11

1. David Warner
2. Travis Head
3. Mitchell Marsh (c)
4. Steven Smith
5. Glenn Maxwell
6. Tim David
7. Matthew Wade (wk)
8. Mitchell Starc
9. Pat Cummins
10. Josh Hazelwood
11. Adam Zampa

Australia Team News

Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc return to the T20I squad, after being rested for the series against West Indies.
Australia are all set to field their strongest eleven in the first T20I against the Kiwis.

AUS Key Players

David Warner Stats in T20Is

David Warner Last 5 Scores in T20Is	Runs against NZ in T20I	T20I Batting average vs NZ	Total T20I runs	Captain choice
81, 22, 70, 11, 42	216 runs in 9 matches	24.00	3067 runs at an average of 33.70	Yes

Mitchell Marsh Stats in T20Is

Mitchell Marsh Last 5 T20I innings	Runs against NZ in T20Is	T20I Batting Average vs NZ in T20Is	Total T20I Runs	Vice-captain choice
17, 29, 16, 15, 79*	184 runs in 8 matches	30.66	1334 runs at an average of 32.53

Who will win 1st T20I between New Zealand and Australia?

Australia start as the favorites here, given that they return to their strongest playing eleven. However, the home conditions and support might favor the Kiwis.
New Zealand are in good form at the moment, having beaten Pakistan and Bangladesh in the last couple of months.
We expect a hard fought encounter with Australia just about crossing the finishing line.

NZ vs AUS Dream11 Prediction

Wicket-keepers: Matthew Wade, Finn Allen
Batsmen: David Warner (c), Mitchell Marsh, Devon Conway, Tim David
All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Santner (vc)
Bowlers: Lockie Ferguson, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins

Who are Best Captain Options for NZ vs AUS Dream11 Team

For Small League, Head to Head contest: David Warner, Mitchell Marsh
For Grand League, Mega Contest: Rachin Ravindra, Travis Head

What are NZ vs AUS Fantasy Tips?

David Warner was the Player of the Series in the recently concluded T20I series against West Indies. The Australian opener is a good captaincy pick.
Mitchell Marsh got a couple of good starts in the series against West Indies, but failed to convert any. He will look to score big runs in this series.
Mitchell Santner can contribute with both, bat and ball. He has proven to be effective for his side in home conditions, as he chips away with wickets in the middle overs.