NZ face AUS in the 1st T20I at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
Both the sides are missing some of their key players
NZ vs AUS are playing for the Chappell-Hadlee T20I Trophy
Australia and New Zealand went head to head in the 1st T20I of the Chappell-Hadlee T20I 2025 series, at Mount Maunganui. Australia decided to bowl first after winning the toss. The decision slightly went into their favour as they they restricted the Kiwis on 181 runs. The target didn't seem easy but it was achievable, considering the favourable batting conditions.
New Zealand had a horrible start, losing their three wickets on just six runs. However, Tim Robinson and Daryl Mitchel steadies the ship and stitched a 92-run stand for the fourth wicket. Mitchell departed after scoring 34 runs but Robinson continued the attack and ended up smashing his maiden T20I century.
His unbeaten 106-run knock helped Kiwis to put up a fighting total against a strong-looking Australian batting lineup. Ben Dwarshuis was the star bowler for Australia, picking up two crucial wickets while conceding 40 runs. Josh Hazlewood and Matthew Short also picked a wicket each.
Chasing the target, Australian openers Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head batted aggressively from the start and built a 67-run stand for the first wicket. With the help of Marsh's 85-run knock and a collective batting effort from other batters like Short and Tim David, the Kangaroos easily chased the target.
They still had 21 balls to spare with 6 wickets still remaining. Australia are now leading the three-match series 1-0 and would like to seal the series in the 2nd match itself, which will take place on Friday, October 3 at the same venue.
New Zealand vs Australia, 1st T20I Toss Update
Australia captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and have opted to bowl against New Zealand.
New Zealand vs Australia, 1st T20I Playing XI
Australia (Playing XI): Mitchell Marsh(c), Travis Head, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Owen, Tim David, Alex Carey(w), Ben Dwarshuis, Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
New Zealand (Playing XI): Tim Seifert(w), Devon Conway, Tim Robinson, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Bevon Jacobs, Michael Bracewell(c), Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy
New Zealand vs Australia, 1st T20I Live Streaming
The New Zealand versus Australia 1st T20I match was televised in India on the Sony Sports Network.
The live streaming of New Zealand vs Australia 1st T20I was available on the Amazon Prime app and website in India.
