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NZ vs AUS 3rd T20I statistical preview: Key stats, records and head-to-head ahead of the clash

Soumyajit Dutta

Trophy on the line ahead of NZ vs AUS 3rd T20I [Source: @BLACKCAPS/X.com]Trophy on the line ahead of NZ vs AUS 3rd T20I [Source: @BLACKCAPS/X.com]

Australia and New Zealand will battle in the 3rd and final T20I of the series on Saturday, October 4, at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui. The clash begins at 11:45 AM IST, live for fans to watch.

New Zealand

After the second T20I was washed out, New Zealand head into the decider with the series still alive. The Kiwis will look for stronger top-order contributions and better middle-order anchoring. Tim Robinson's heroics in the first game highlighted his potential, but consistent partnerships are key. With the ball, Matt Henry remains the main threat, supported by Bracewell's spin.

Australia

Australia, on the other hand, will aim to replicate their dominant chase from the opener. Skipper Mitchell Marsh's fiery form alongside Travis Head provides a dangerous opening combination, while Tim David and Marcus Stoinis offer explosive power down the order. The visitors also boast a disciplined bowling attack led by Josh Hazlewood and Adam Zampa, who have kept New Zealand under constant pressure.

NZ vs AUS Head-to-head overview

New Zealand and Australia have met 21 times in T20 internationals, with the Kiwis winning only 5 matches. Australia have dominated the rivalry with 14 victories, while 1 game ended in a tie and one was abandoned.

Bay Oval Mount Maunganui pitch report

The Bay Oval pitch is flat and high-scoring, with teams batting first averaging close to 190. Under lights, bowlers get some help, but chasing sides usually hold the edge. A massive total is often needed to stay in the game, and hence, expect a high-scoring thriller here.

New Zealand and Australia probable playing XI

New Zealand

Tim Seifert (wk), Devon Conway, Tim Robinson, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Bevon Jacobs, Michael Bracewell (c), Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy

Australia

Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Matthew Short, Tim David, Alex Carey (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Owen, Ben Dwarshuis, Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

Top run scorers in NZ vs AUS T20Is

We are only considering the players from the current squad

Mitchell Marsh – 367 runs

Australian captain Mitchell Marsh has scored 367 runs against New Zealand in 11 T20I innings, averaging 45.87 with a strike rate of 147.98. He has notched up three fifties, with a highest score of 85.

Devon Conway – 348 runs

Experienced opener Devon Conway has racked up 348 runs in 8 T20I innings against Australia, boasting an impressive average of 58.00 and a strike rate of 143.20. He has also recorded three half-centuries, including a top score of 99* versus the Aussies.

Marcus Stoinis – 155 runs

All-rounder Marcus Stoinis has scored 155 runs in 8 T20I innings against New Zealand, maintaining an average of 25.83 and a strike rate of 134.78. He has one fifty to his name.

Top wicket-takers in NZ vs AUS T20Is

We are only considering the players from the current squad

Adam Zampa – 12 wickets

Australia's spin ace Adam Zampa has taken 12 wickets in 13 T20I innings against New Zealand. He has bowled 40.3 overs at an average of 29.91, with an economy rate of 8.86, including a four-wicket haul.

Josh Hazlewood – 7 wickets

Experienced pacer Josh Hazlewood has claimed 7 wickets in 5 T20I innings versus New Zealand. He has been impressive with an average of 18.28 and a tight economy of 6.40.

Mitchell Marsh – 3 wickets

Australian captain Mitchell Marsh has picked up 3 wickets in 4 T20I innings against the Kiwis. He has maintained an economy of 6.90 and a bowling average of 24.33.

NZ vs AUS key stats

New Zealand records

  • Tim Robinson dominated the Australian bowlers in the first T20I, scoring 106 off 66 balls at a strike rate of 160.61. At Bay Oval, he has scored 158 runs in 3 innings, averaging 79.00.
  • Tim Seifert is coming off a successful CPL 2025 campaign, amassing 396 runs at an average of 44.00, including a century (125*) and two fifties, with an overall strike rate of 169.23.
  • Jacob Duffy has performed well at Bay Oval, taking 11 wickets in 4 T20I innings at an average of 7.90 and an economy rate of 5.80. He also has a four-wicket haul at the venue.
  • Matt Henry has troubled Travis Head in the past, conceding only 9 runs in 4 balls and dismissing him once.
  • Matt Henry has also kept Mitchell Marsh under control, giving away 16 runs in 10 balls at an economy of 9.60 while claiming one wicket.
  • Tim Seifert averages 26.7 at Mount Maunganui from just 6 T20I matches while boasting a strike rate of 170.2.

Australia key records

  • Mitchell Marsh is in exceptional form, scoring 85, 100, 18, 88, and 54 in his last five white-ball matches. Since taking over as Australia's captain, he has amassed 798 runs at an average of 35.00 with a strike rate of 156.
  • Tim David is enjoying a brilliant year in the shorter format. In 6 T20I innings, he has scored 303 runs at an average of 75.75, striking at 207.53, including a highest score of 102*. Against New Zealand, he has previously accumulated 88 runs at an average of 44.00.
  • Marcus Stoinis has handled Kyle Jamieson effectively, scoring 25 runs off 14 balls in T20Is while remaining unbeaten against him. Jamieson has not dismissed Stoinis, conceding at an economy of 10.71.
  • Josh Hazlewood has troubled Daryl Mitchell, giving away only 6 runs in 8 balls. Against Tim Seifert, he conceded just 4 runs in 3 balls while taking a wicket.
  • Adam Zampa has been Australia's standout bowler in T20Is recently. In 2025, he picked up 13 wickets in 9 matches at an economy of 8.97. Against New Zealand, he has claimed 12 wickets at 8.86 economy, including a four-wicket haul.
  • Mitchell Marsh has troubled Kyle Jamieson with the bat, with 41 runs from 24 balls and being dismissed only once.

Records that can be broken in NZ vs AUS 3rd T20I

  • Tim David needs 54 more runs to reach 1,000 T20I runs for Australia.
  • Tim Seifert is 51 runs short of 500 T20I runs in 2025.
  • Mitchell Marsh is 6 sixes short of completing 100 sixes in T20Is.
  • Marcus Stoinis is 5 wickets away from taking 50 T20I wickets.
  • James Neesham is 45 runs away from completing 1000 T20I runs.
  • James Neesham is 3 wickets away from completing 50 T20I wickets.