New Zealand vs Australia 1st T20I: Where to Watch New Zealand vs Australia, H2H, Playing 11 & Full Match Details
New Zealand and Australia will face each other in the first game of their three-match T20I series on Wednesday, October 1. The match will take place at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui and will begin at 11:45 am IST. Fans can expect an exciting clash as both teams have been in good form in T20 cricket recently.
Match Details
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | AUS vs NZ, 1st T20 (2025 series) |
| Date | Wednesday, 1 October 2025 |
| Time (IST) | 11:45 AM |
| Teams | Australia vs New Zealand |
| Venue | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui |
| Live Telecast / Streaming | Sony Sports TEN Network, Sony LIV, FanCode, Prime Video |
Pitch Report – Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
The Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui usually offers a fair pitch that helps both batters and bowlers. Since the New Zealand summer has just begun, fans can expect a high-scoring game. Interestingly, in 12 completed T20Is at this ground, no team has managed to win while chasing.
| Venue Stats | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 17 |
| Win Bat First | 59% |
| Win Bowl First | 29% |
| Avg 1st Innings | 167 |
| Avg 2nd Innings | 128 |
| Highest Total | 243-5 (WI vs NZ) |
| Lowest Total | 105-10 (PAK vs NZ) |
| Highest Chased | 147-1 (SL vs NZ) |
| Lowest Defended | 163-3 (NZ vs IND) |
Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | W • W • W • W • W |
| Australia | W • L • W • W • W |
Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
| Head-to-Head (AUS vs NZ in T20Is) | Matches | Australia Wins | New Zealand Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 19 | 13 | 6 (incl. Super Over) |
| Last Series (in NZ, 2024) | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| In New Zealand (overall) | 13 | 9 | 4 |
New Zealand vs Australia probable XIs
New Zealand: Tim Seifert (wk), Devon Conway, Tim Robinson, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Bevon Jacobs, Michael Bracewell (c), Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy.
Australia: Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Matt Short, Tim David, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Owen, Marcus Stoinis, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.
Where to watch the Australia vs New Zealand 1st T20?
Television Broadcasters
| Region/Country | Broadcaster |
|---|---|
| India | Sony Sports Network |
| New Zealand | TVNZ 1 |
| Australia | Foxtel |
Live Streaming Online
| Region/Country | Broadcaster |
|---|---|
| India | FanCode |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport Now |
| Australia | Kayo Sports |
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