Published on: Mar 6, 2021 6:26 pm IST|Updated on: Mar 6, 2021 6:26 pm IST
NZ vs AUS Dream11: The 5-match T20I series is all set for its ultimate decider and to witness this crunching game, Westpac Stadium in Wellington will play the host yet again. Australia held their nerves to register a scintillating win in the last T20I by 50 runs, even after setting a target of 157 runs.
Skipper Aaron Finch was on the money and played a lone hand to give the visitors something to defend. In reply, the hosts looked nowhere near reaching the target and were bundled out for a mere 106 in 18.5 overs. With the series evenly poised 2-2, we definitely have a mouthwatering contest up our sleeves. What fate prevails for both the teams? Well, we will have to wait and see.
NZ vs AUS Today match prediction details Fixture Name: 5th T20I, New Zealand vs Australia Competition: 5-match T20I Series Date: 7th March 2021 Time: 04:30 AM IST Venue: Westpac Stadium, Wellington
In the last two games, the pitch has behaved differently. It was easy to bat in the third T20I, whereas, in the fourth T20I the ball was gripping on the surface and the batsman found it tough to score runs. For this game, an even surface is expected.
(last five completed matches) New Zealand: LWWLL Australia: WLLWW
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Injury update, unavailability: No injury concerns or unavailability in the camp for this NZ vs AUS Dream11 team prediction game.
Expected changes and team combination: The hosts have been missing the spark from the last two hames and would be looking to bounce back in this game to clinch the series. Glenn Phillips hasn’t had a notable series so far and might get replaced by Mark Chapman. Also, Kyle Jamieson has been below par throughout the series and might get replaced by Hamish Bennett.
NZ Playing 11 (Likely): Martin Guptill Tim Seifert Devon Conway Mitchell Santner Kane Williamson Ish Sodhi Glenn Phillips/Mark Chapman Trent Boult Kyle Jamieson/Hamish Bennett Jimmy Neesham Tim Southee
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Injury update, unavailability: The visitors do not have any injury concerns or unavailability in their camp. All players are fit to feature.
Expected changes and team combination: Having won two games on the trot with the same combination, changes are highly unlikely to take place in the eleven.
AUS Playing 11 (probable): Aaron Finch Ashton Agar Adam Zampa Kane Richardson Josh Phillipe Riley Meredith Mitchell Marsh Glenn Maxwell Marcus Stoinis Matthew Wade Jhye Richardson
Australia’s confidence is booming high and they look pretty much settled with everything they have got. Therefore, we are once again backing Australia to register a win in this NZ vs AUS Today Match Prediction fixture and clinch the 5-match series by
Aaron Finch: The Aussie skipper has returned to form in grand style and has looked really impressive with two fifties on the trot. He has 161 runs fun the series so far, the most for any player. Once again, he would be a prized pick for this game.
Martin Guptill: The Blackcaps opener has scored 147 runs in his last three T20I outings and looking well equipped for yet another good knock. He is a great bet in the SL team for captain/vice-captain.
Devon Conway: The stylish left-hander with 147 runs in the series so far is the second leading run-getter in the series. A colossal pick in the fantasy teams for sure.
Ish Sodhi: having scalped 10 wickets in the series so far, the leggy is the leading wicket-taker and one of the brightest prospects in GL teams for captain/vice-captain.
Ashton Agar: Having scalped 8 wickets in the last two games, the left-arm spinner has finally got his mojo back. He could be a good bet for captain/vice-captain in both SL and GL teams.
Glenn Maxwell: The all-rounder has scalped 2 wickets and a blistering 71 in the series already. He could be a great bet in GL teams for captain/vice-captain
WK: J Phillipe BAT: D Conway, K Williamson, A Finch, M Guptill ALL: G Maxwell, A Agar, J Neesham BWL: R Meredith, T Boult, I Sodhi