World Cup 2023 | AUS vs NZ, Match 27 - Top Captain and Vice-captain Picks

image-lo8iq3frDevon Conway will be an important player for New Zealand against Australia (Source: AP Photos)

Trans-Tasman rivals Australia (AUS) and New Zealand (NZ) square off against each other in the ongoing sixteenth edition of the World Cup. The mouth-watering encounter is scheduled to take place on a doubleheader Super Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala at 10:30 AM IST. Before Match No. 27 goes live, here is a look at the top captain and vice-captain choices for the fantasy contests of the game.

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AUS vs NZ, 27th Match: Venue Analysis

The venue offers a lot of help to the seam bowlers. The pacers have picked up 80 wickets as compared to the spinner's 37 in the 8 ODIs played. Chasing sides have enjoyed more success at this venue.

HPCA Stadium ODI Records

Matches: 8
Matches Won Batting First: 3
Matches Won Batting Second: 5

Average First Innings Total: 237
Average Second Innings Total: 209

World Cup 2023 Record

Matches: 4
Matches Won Batting First: 2
Matches Won Batting Second: 2

Average First Innings Total: 259
Average Second Innings Total: 216
Highest Total Recorded: 364/9 by England vs Bangladesh
Lowest Total Recorded: 156/10 by Afghanistan vs Bangladesh


AUS vs NZ, 27th Match - Toss Factor

Sides batting first and second have won two games each out of the 4 played in this WC. The batters will enjoy their time in the middle with also a lot of assistance for the pacers.

Scenario: If Australia Fields First

David Warner and Steven Smith often do the bulk of the scoring for Australia. The former is the leading run-getter for his side so far in this WC and will again play a crucial role with Smith if the Aussies are up against a huge target. Seamers will also look to bundle out the Kiwis early on.

Scenario: If New Zealand Fields First

The Kiwi seam bowlers will also enjoy the pacy conditions in Dharamsala. They would hope to exploit it and stop the Aussies from running away with a big total on the board. In the run-chase, left-handed opener Devon Conway and middle-order player Daryl Mitchell will hold the key for the BlackCaps.


AUS vs NZ, 27th Match - Top Captain and Vice-captain choices

Scenario: If New Zealand Fields First

Devon Conway (NZ)

Devon Conway started off the campaign in a brilliant manner as he hammered an unbeaten 152 against England in the tournament opener. The left-handed opener then got starts in the next three games with scores of 32, 45 and 20. He will hope to play a big knock if the Kiwis are facing a stiff target.

Daryl Mitchell (NZ)

Daryl Mitchell has struck the second-most runs for NZ so far in this WC. The right-hander is averaging 89.33 with one hundred and one fifty to his name. Mitchell smashed 130 against India in the last game and will again play a vital role for his team in the run-chase.


Scenario: If Australia Fields First

Steven Smith (AUS)

After a poor start, Steven Smith finally looked in his usual rhythm against Netherlands in the last match. The no. three player scored 71 against the Dutch as he struck form. Smith has a good record against the Kiwis and will look to continue it in Dharamsala.

David Warner (AUS)

David Warner has now slammed two centuries in his last two outings. The southpaw hammered 163 against Pakistan and 104 against the Dutch. The opener is the leading run-scorer for the Aussies so far with 332 runs at an average of 66.40. Warner will again be a key player for the Kangaroos against quality Kiwi bowling.


AUS vs NZ, 27th Match - Big Risk, Big Return Choices

Mitchell Marsh (AUS)

If Travis Head plays, Mitchell Marsh might be batting at no. three. The right-handed batter has hit 189 runs at an average of 38 with one hundred and one half-century. Marsh looks like a risky but worthy pick against the BlackCaps.

Rachin Ravindra (NZ)

Rachin Ravindra has amassed 290 runs so far in this WC. The all-rounder has been one of the finds of the tournament so far. The left-hander looks a risky pick against quality fast Australian bowlers.