AU-A vs NZ-A Dream11 Prediction: 1st OD Playing 11, Pitch Report and Fantasy Cricket Tips for Australia A vs New Zealand A Dream11 Team

The 1st OD match of the New Zealand A tour of Australia is set to take place at Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay on 10th September at 05:30 AM IST. Here are a few tips to help you create your AU-A vs NZ-A Dream11 team.

Australia-A vs New Zealand-A, 1st OD

10th September, 05:30 AM IST

Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay

AU-A vs NZ-A Preview

Australia-A have the balanced side to start off the series here in Mackay. Australia-A recent form has been remarkable, just one game lost in the five games they’ve played.

Australia-A have key players like, Josh Phillipe, Matt Renshaw with the bat. With the ball, they have Mark Steketee, Matthew Kuhnemann and Wes Agar

New Zealand-A do have a lot of new faces in the side, but they have a few senior players who are taking part in the tour against Australia-A here. Tim Seifert holds the onus of doing well with the bat, Tom Bruce remains to be the skipper as well. Scott Kuggeleijn and Jacob Duffy will have to step up with the ball.

Team Form Guide:

AU-A (recent first): L W W W –
NZ-A (recent first): L L L W W

Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay Pitch Report

The surface at Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay has aided mostly for the batters, but the bowlers will be in the play throughout with swing on offer at the start of the innings. Batting second will be a touch easier, hence putting runs on the board in the first innings is imminent.

AU-A Playing 11

Josh Phillipe (WK)
Oliver Davies
Matt Renshaw
Matthew Short
Ben McDermott
Ashton Turner
Will Sutherland
Mark Steketee
Todd Murphy
Matthew Kuhnemann
Wes Agar

AU-A Team News

Josh Phillipe will don the gloves.
Marnus Labuschagne isn’t available to play this game as he’s part of the ODI series in South Africa.

AU-A Key Players

Matt Renshaw vs NZ-A in OD

Matt Renshaw is one of the crucial players in the side with the bat, Renshaw bats in the middle order and is expected to anchor the innings through.

Last 5 performances in OD	OD Matches, Runs and Average against AU-A	OD Matches, Runs and Average.	OD performance at Mackay	Captain or Vice-captain Choice
37, 104, 10, 43, 11	Playing against NZ-A for the first time.	55 Matches, 1912 Runs & 39.83 Average	Playing in Mackay for the first time.	✅

Josh Phillipe Stats vs NZ-A in OD

Josh Phillipe is an exceptional opening batter in the side, he was a revelation in the last year cricket calendar for Australia, this is going to be a brilliant opportunity for him to make a comeback.

Last 5 performances in OD	OD Matches, Runs and Average against AU-A	OD Matches, Runs and Average.	OD performance at Mackay	Captain or Vice-captain Choice
2, 85, 5, 55, 73, 81	Playing against NZ-A for the first time.	3 Matches, 65 Runs and 21.66 Average	Playing in Mackay for the first time.	✅

NZ-A Playing 11

Nick Kelly
Tim Seifert (WK)
Leo Carter
Dean Foxcroft
Sean Solia
Tom Bruce (C)
Leo Carter
Scott Kuggeleijn
William O’Rourke
Matthew Fisher
Jacob Duffy

NZ-A Team News

New Zealand-A side will be led by Tom Bruce, Tim Seifert will don the gloves.
They have the firepower with the bat in the likes of Tim Seifert. Jacob Duffy and Scott Kuggeleijn will hold the onus of bowling.

NZ-A Key Players

Tim Seifert Stats vs AU-A in OD

Tim Seifert has been in sensational form with the bat, if he stays for a long time, he’s going to cause huge problems for the opposition.

Last 5 performances in OD	OD Matches, Runs and Average against AU-A	OD Matches, Runs and Average.	OD performance at Mackay		Captain or Vice-captain Choice
47, 38, 80, 16, 103	Playing against AU-A for the first time.	3 Matches, 33 Runs & 16.50 Average	Playing in Mackay for the first time.	✅

Scott Kuggeleijn Stats vs AU-A in OD

Scott is a terrific bowler to start up front, his pace can be menacing and if he can hit the right areas, he’s going to cause a lot of problems to the batters.

Last 5 performances in OD	Wickets against AU-A in OD	OD Matches, Wickets and Economy.	OD performance at Mackay.	Captain or Vice-captain Choice
2-58, 2-35, 0-60, 1-71, 1-29	Playing against AU-A for the first time.	2 Matches, 5 Wickets & 4.14 Economy	Playing in Mackay for the first time.	✅

Who will win the AU-A vs NZ-A match?

AU-A are a far better side in this contest, they have the experience and the players who have proved themselves.
NZ-A have relatively less experience in this game and there are a lot of new faces in the side.
AU-A will be favourites to go 1-0 up in the series.

According to the AU-A vs NZ-A today match prediction, AU-A is expected to get over the line and win this AU-A vs NZ-A Dream11 Prediction.

AU-A vs NZ-A Dream11 Prediction

Wicket-Keepers: Tim Seifert, Josh Phillipe

Batters: Oliver Davies, Matt Renshaw, Ben McDermott, Tom Bruce

All-rounders: Ashton Turner, Will Sutherland

Bowlers: Mark Steketee, Scott Kuggeleijn, Todd Murphy, Jacob Duffy

Who are Best Captain Options AU-A vs NZ-A Dream11 Team

For Small League, Head-to-Head contests: Matt Renshaw, Tim Seifert

For Grand League: Josh Phillipe, Scott Kuggeleijn

What are AU-A vs NZ-A Fantasy Tips?

Have your captain/vice-captain from AU-A as they are favourites to win the match.
Pick few batters from AU-A who are more likely to win the game for the team.
Try and pick more players from AU-A as they are going to make more impact.