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NZ vs AUS 1st T20I statistical preview: Key stats, records and head to head ahead of the clash

Kaushik Kashyap

NZ vs AUS 1st T20I. [Source - @blackcaps/x.com]NZ vs AUS 1st T20I. [Source - @blackcaps/x.com]

New Zealand and Australia are set to kick off their three-match T20I series with the opening clash on Wednesday, October 1. The first game gets underway at 11:45 AM IST, with the action unfolding at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.

New Zealand

New Zealand have been clinical in T20Is this year, securing a series win over Pakistan and dominating the tri-series in Zimbabwe. Coming to this series, despite missing some of the key players, the Kiwis boast a well-balanced squad with depth in batting, bowling, and fielding, making them a formidable unit once again.

Australia

Australia, on the other hand, have been ruthless in T20Is this year, crushing opponents with unmatched batting firepower. They demolished the West Indies in their own backyard and defeated South Africa at home recently. They too have some names sidelined due to injury, but with explosive hitters and a lethal attack, the Aussies look a cut above.

NZ vs AUS head-to-head overview

New Zealand and Australia have played 19 T20I against each other till date with the Aussies ahead in the head to head record with 13 wins, while the Kiwis has managed 5 wins and one game ended in a tie.

Bay Oval Mount Maunganui pitch report

The Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui offers a fair contest between bat and ball, though with the New Zealand summer just beginning, the wicket is expected to be high-scoring. Interestingly, in 12 completed T20Is here, no chasing side has ever won. As the game progresses, both spinners and pacers tighten the screws, making run-scoring increasingly difficult at this venue.

New Zealand and Australia probable playing XI

New Zealand

Tim Seifert (wk), Devon Conway, Tim Robinson, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Bevon Jacobs, Michael Bracewell (c), Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry and 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 and Josh Hazlewood.

Top run scorers in NZ vs AUS

We are considering only the players from the current squad.

Devon Conway - 347 runs

Devon Conway has been exceptional against Australia in T20Is, scoring 367 runs in just 7 innings at a staggering average of 69.40. The stylish left-hander has registered three fluent half-centuries, consistently anchoring New Zealand’s batting at the top.

Mitchell Marsh - 282 runs

Next on the list is Mitchell Marsh, who has amassed 282 runs against New Zealand since debuting in 2016. The hard-hitting opener averages 40.28 at a strike-rate of 137.58, with two commanding half-centuries highlighting his impact at the top

Marcus Stoinis - 151 runs

Marcus Stoinis returns as a crucial cog in Australia’s middle order. The powerful finisher has scored 151 runs against New Zealand at a strike-rate of 132.45, including a vital half-century that showcased his late-innings firepower.

Top wicket-takers In NZ vs AUS

We are considering only the players present in the current squad.

Ish Sodhi - 17 wickets

Ish Sodhi tops the wicket charts in NZ vs AUS T20Is, with 17 scalps at an average of 22.58. The leg-spinner’s variations, highlighted by a four-wicket haul, have often turned contests in New Zealand’s favour in the shortest format.

Adam Zampa - 12 wickets

Adam Zampa ranks second among the leading wicket-takers in AUS vs NZ T20Is from current squads, claiming 12 wickets since his debut in 2016. The crafty leg-spinner’s variations and consistency have made him a key threat in the middle overs.

Josh Hazlewood - 6 wickets

Josh Hazlewood, in just four T20Is against New Zealand since 2021, has claimed 6 wickets at an exceptional economy of 6.56. The masterful pacer’s control and consistency make him one of the most reliable bowlers in this format for Aussies.

NZ vs AUS key stats

New Zealand's Key Records

  • Two of NZ’s top five highest T20I totals were scored in Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui.
  • New Zealand’s T20I openers have been the best in the world this year - 46.51 average, 169.49 strike-rate.
  • Tim Seifert has been NZ’s best batter in T20I this year - 445 runs, 55.62 average and 169.84 strike-rate.
  • Tim Seifert has been one of the best T20I batters inside the powerplay this year - 308 runs at 171.11 strike-rate.
  • Jacob Duffy has been NZ’s highest wicket-taker in T20Is this year - 20 wickets, 12.25 average and 11 strike-rate.
  • Matt Henry has a bowling strike-rate of 9.4 in T20Is this year - 11 wickets, 14.54 average and 9.4 strike-rate.
  • Jacob Duffy has 16 wickets at an excellent average of 9.18 and a strike-rate of 9.7 in T20s at Bay Oval.
  • Opposition middle-order has averaged only 17.5 at a strike-rate of just over 123 against New Zealand in T20Is this year.
  • Michael Bracewell has an excellent T20 batting record at Bay Oval - 214 runs, 71.33 average and 155.07 strike-rate.

Australia’s Key Records

  • Australia have won each of the last three T20I matches they have played in New Zealand.
  • Tim David has been the best T20I Aussie batter in 2025 - 282 runs, 70.50 average and 210.44 strike-rate.
  • Ben Dwarshuis is Australia’s highest wicket-taker in T20Is this year - 13 wickets, 19 average and 12.9 strike-rate.
  • Travis Head is averaging just 8.66 in T20Is this year.
  • Australian opening pair has the worst average in T20Is this year - 17.31 average, 141.32 strike-rate.
  • Overall, Australia have struggled inside the powerplay in T20Is this year - 18 dismissals, 25.50 average.
  • However, Australia’s batting middle-order has been the best in the business this year with best average and strike-rate - 38.5 average and 171.4.

Records that can be broken in NZ vs AUS 1st T20I

  • Tim David is just 75 runs away from 1000 T20I runs for Australia.
  • Tim David needs 17 runs to complete 1500 runs in T20Is.