The inaugural match of the "Australia in New Zealand, 2 Test Series, 2024 " will be played between New Zealand and Australia (NZ vs AUS) at the Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington on 29th February 2024 at 03:30 AM IST.
NZ vs AUS (New Zealand vs Australia), 1st Test - Match Information
Match: New Zealand vs Australia, 1st Test
Date: 29th February 2024
Time: 03:30 AM IST
Venue: Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington
NZ vs AUS, Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington will allow for good stroke play and the batters will find it easy to bat on the surface. The surface will not allow a lot of assistance to the bowlers and wicket taking is not going to be easy. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 260 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 50% of its matches, so the toss does not make much of a difference here. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington
Temperature is expected to be around 17.36 °C with 71% humidity. Winds at a speed of 5.57 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
Pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 88% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, We predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
NZ vs AUS, Head to Head
In the 60 matches played between these 2 teams, Australia Batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while Bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for New Zealand.
NZ vs AUS Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kane Williamson | 3 | 416 | 104 | 0 | - | 43, 133, 118, 109, 13 | - |
| Glenn Phillips | 3 | 130 | 43.3 | 3 | 26.7 | 4, 0, 39, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 1, 3 |
| Usman Khawaja | 3 | 186 | 46.5 | 0 | - | 75, 10, 45, 9, 47 | - |
- Kane Stuart Williamson
Kane Williamson is a Batter and has an average of 167 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 416 runs at an average of 104 per match.
- Glenn Dominic Phillips
Glenn Phillips is a Batter and has an average of 150 match fantasy points in the last 5 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Glenn Phillips is a Right Handed Batter. In the last 3 matches he has scored 130 runs averaging 43.3 per match. This player also bowls decently, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 0, 2, 0, 1, 3 wickets, averaging at 26.7 wickets per match.
- Usman Tariq Khawaja
Usman Khawaja is a Batter and has an average of 102 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Usman Khawaja is a top order opening batter, bats Left Handed. In the last 3 matches he has scored 75, 10, 45, 9, 47 runs averaging 46.5 per match.
NZ vs AUS Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Henry | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 5 | 18 | 0, 10, 0, 27, 0 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 3 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 11.7 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 2, 3, 0, 4, 0 |
| Pat Cummins | 2 | 66 | 66 | 5 | 31.2 | 64, 0, 2, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 4 |
- Matthew James Henry
Matt Henry is a Bowler and has an average of 131 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player bowls right-arm fast medium and in the recently played 2 matches Matt Henry has taken 5 wickets at an average of 18. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has been very successful at this venue in the recent 2 matches Matt Henry played here and has taken 8 wickets.
- Josh Reginald Hazlewood
Josh Hazlewood can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 97 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.4. This player bowls right-arm fast medium and in the recently played 2 matches Josh Hazlewood has taken 9 wickets at an average of 11.7. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 1, 2, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches.
- Patrick James Cummins
Pat Cummins is a Bowler and has an average of 119 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.4 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a right-arm fast Bowler and in the recently played 2 matches Pat Cummins has taken 5 wickets at an average of 31.2. He has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 3, 1, 0, 5 wickets in the recent matches.
NZ vs AUS Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachin Ravindra | 2 | 289 | 96.3 | 4 | 20.8 | 0, 29, 0, 20, 240 | 3, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Cameron Green | 2 | 117 | 58.5 | 2 | 46 | 6, 0, 103, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 1, 0 |
| Mitchell Marsh | 2 | 36 | 12 | 0 | - | 0, 21, 10, 0, 5 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Rachin Ravindra
Rachin Ravindra is an All Rounder and has an average of 149 match fantasy points in the last 5 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player is a top order batter, bats Left Handed. In the recently played 2 matches Rachin Ravindra has scored 0, 29, 0, 20, 240 runs at an average of 96.3 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent matches has taken 4 wickets at an average of 20.8 per match. This player has bowled well at this venue in the recent 2 matches Rachin Ravindra played here and has taken 0, 3, 0, 0, 3 wickets.
- Cameron Donald Green
Cameron Green can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 101 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.4. This player is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 2 matches Cameron Green has scored 117 runs averaging 58.5 per match. He is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm fast medium and in the recent matches has taken 0, 1, 0, 1, 0 wickets at an average of 46 per match.
- Mitchell Ross Marsh
Mitchell Marsh is an All Rounder and has an average of 120 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.1 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 2 matches Mitchell Marsh has scored 0, 21, 10, 0, 5 runs averaging 12 per match. He has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
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NZ vs AUS Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kane Williamson | 3 | 416 | 104 | 0 | - | 43, 133, 118, 109, 13 | - |
| Rachin Ravindra | 2 | 289 | 96.3 | 4 | 20.8 | 0, 29, 0, 20, 240 | 3, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Glenn Phillips | 3 | 130 | 43.3 | 3 | 26.7 | 4, 0, 39, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 1, 3 |
| Matt Henry | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 5 | 18 | 0, 10, 0, 27, 0 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 3 |
| Usman Khawaja | 3 | 186 | 46.5 | 0 | - | 75, 10, 45, 9, 47 | - |
- Kane Stuart Williamson
Kane Williamson can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 167 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. Kane Williamson is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the last 3 matches he has scored 43, 133, 118, 109, 13 runs averaging 104 per match.
- Rachin Ravindra
Rachin Ravindra is an All Rounder and has an average of 149 match fantasy points in the last 5 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player is a top order batter, bats Left Handed. In the recent 2 matches Rachin Ravindra has scored 289 runs averaging 96.3 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent matches has taken 3, 0, 1, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 20.8 per match. This player has bowled well at this venue in the last 2 matches Rachin Ravindra played here and has taken 0, 3, 0, 0, 3 wickets.
- Glenn Dominic Phillips
Glenn Phillips is a Batter and has an average of 150 match fantasy points in the last 5 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 3 matches this player has scored 4, 0, 39, 0, 0 runs averaging 43.3 per match. Glenn Phillips can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 0, 2, 0, 1, 3 wickets, averaging at 26.7 wickets per match.
- Matthew James Henry
Matt Henry is a Bowler and has an average of 131 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He bowls right-arm fast medium and in the recently played 2 matches this player has taken 5 wickets at an average of 18. Matt Henry has done very well against this opposition, taking 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has had a good time at this venue in the recent 2 matches this player played here and has taken 3, 1, 4, 0, 0 wickets.
- Usman Tariq Khawaja
Usman Khawaja is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Usman Khawaja has an average of 102 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. He is a top order opening Left Handed Batter. In the recently played 3 matches this player has scored 186 runs at an average of 46.5 per match.
NZ vs AUS Squad Information
Australia (AUS) Squad: Josh Hazlewood, Steven Smith, Usman Khawaja, Mitchell Starc, Mitchell Marsh, Nathan Lyon, Michael Neser, Pat Cummins, Scott Boland, Travis Head, Alex Carey, Matt Renshaw, Marnus Labuschagne and Cameron Green
New Zealand (NZ) Squad: Tim Southee, Kane Williamson, Neil Wagner, Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Mitchell Santner, Scott Kuggeleijn, Matt Henry, Will Young, Tom Blundell, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra and William O'Rourke
NZ vs AUS Possible Playing XI
Australia (AUS) Possible Playing XI: Alex Carey, Usman Khawaja, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh and Cameron Green
New Zealand (NZ) Possible Playing XI: Kane Williamson, Glenn Phillips, Henry Nicholls, Tom Blundell, Will Young, Tom Latham, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, William O'Rourke, Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell
NZ vs AUS Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Alex Carey and Tom Blundell
Batters: Kane Williamson, Usman Khawaja and Daryl Mitchell
All-Rounders: Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Cameron Green and Mitchell Marsh
Bowlers: Matt Henry and Pat Cummins
Captain: Alex Carey
Vice-Captain: Usman Khawaja
NZ vs AUS (New Zealand vs Australia), 1st Test Preview
In their last 5 games, Australia have won 4 games and lost 1. In their last 5 games, New Zealand have won 4 games and lost 1.
Both teams last played against each other in the 3rd Test of the Trans-Tasman Trophy, 2019/20 where Colin de Grandhomme scored the highest fantasy points for New Zealand with 146 match fantasy points while Marnus Labuschagne topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Australia with 314 match fantasy points.