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New Zealand Vs Australia, 2nd T20I Toss Update: Kiwis Win Toss, Opt To Bowl - Check Playing XIs

Australia cricket team had defeated New Zealand in the 1st T20I by six wickets and are looking to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series

The Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui X/BlackCaps
Summary
  • AUS vs NZ 2nd T20I delayed by rain in Mount Maunganui

  • Australia won the 1st T20I by six wickets at the same venue

  • The third and final T20I will be played on Saturday, Oct 3

The coin toss for the second T20I between New Zealand and Australia was delayed due rain at Mount Maunganui on Friday (October 3, 2025). The start of play will most likely be postponed too, and with more rain forecast for the evening, it remains to be see whether we have a shortened game.

After winning the series opener by six wickets riding on Mitchell Sharma's heroics, Australia are eyeing a series-clinching win. As for the BlackCaps, if this game is a washout, they will have a chance of levelling the series at the same venue on Saturday, October 4, 2025.

New Zealand Vs Australia, 2nd T20I: Toss Update

New Zealand have won the toss and have opted to field

New Zealand Vs Australia, 2nd T20I: Playing XIs

New Zealand (Playing XI): Tim Seifert(w), Devon Conway, Tim Robinson, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell(c), James Neesham, Matt Henry, Ben Sears, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy

Australia (Playing XI): Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh(c), Matthew Short, Tim David, Alex Carey(w), Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Owen, Xavier Bartlett, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

Squads:

Australia Squad: Mitchell Marsh(c), Travis Head, Matthew Short, Tim David, Alex Carey(w), Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Owen, Ben Dwarshuis, Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Sean Abbott, Matthew Kuhnemann, Josh Philippe

New Zealand Squad: Tim Seifert(w), Devon Conway, Tim Robinson, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Bevon Jacobs, Michael Bracewell(c), Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, Ish Sodhi, James Neesham, Ben Sears

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