NZ vs AUS 2nd T20I | Playing 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips, Preview & Live Streaming

Australia won the 1st T20I [X.com]

On Friday, hosts New Zealand will take on Australia in the second T20I of the ongoing three-match series. The high-octane face-off between the two formidable teams will take place at Eden Park in Auckland. 

NZ vs AUS 2nd T20I: Team Previews

Australia

Riding on Mitchell Marsh's onslaught and Tim David's blistering cameo, Australia secured a comprehensive six-wicket win in the thrilling first T20I in Wellington. 

While the Australian bowlers failed to put up an impressive show on a placid surface, their batting unit saved them with a heroic effort in the second half. It was a collective effort from the visiting batters, with skipper Marsh leading from the front with his belligerent 44-ball 72*. 

So, moving on to this game, the Aussies would like better returns from their bowlers, particularly Adam Zampa and Josh Hazlewood, who looked off-colour in windy Wellington.  

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New Zealand

Ravindra struck a magnificent fifty [X.com]

On the other hand, New Zealand were tremendous with the bat in the first T20I, as Rachin Ravindra's flamboyant half-century powered them to a mammoth total. 

Finn Allen played the aggressor's role to perfection in the power play, while Devon Conway regained his mojo with a valuable 46-ball 63. 

So, much like their Trans-Tasman counterparts, the Kiwis would want an evolved performance from their bowling unit, especially Tim Southee and Adam Milne, who conceded more than fifty runs in their respective spells. 

NZ vs AUS 2nd T20I: Match Details & Live Streaming

NZ vs AUS 2nd T20I: Eden Park Pitch Report

The surface at Eden Park in Auckland will be flat and conducive for batting. With a placid pitch and short straight boundaries, runs are expected to flow at this venue. 

The bowlers from both sides are expected to have a tough day, while the batters will capitalise on the favourable conditions to get some runs under their belt. Considering the flatness of the pitch, the toss-winner will likely opt to chase at this venue. 

NZ vs AUS 2nd T20I: Probable Playing XIs

New Zealand will replace Tim Southee with Trent Boult, as the former wasn't picked for the last two games. Meanwhile, Australia will likely stick to the winning combination. 

New Zealand: Finn Allen, Devon Conway (WK), Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Mitchell Santner (C), Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson

Australia: David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (C), Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis, Tim David, Matthew Short, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

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NZ vs AUS 2nd T20I: Winner Prediction

Considering the strength of both sides, we anticipate another high-scoring thriller on Friday. However, given the number of multi-dimensional players in their team, Australia might emerge victorious in Auckland and take an unassailable lead in the series. 

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