AUS vs NZ, ODI World Cup 2023: Records and Stats at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala

The Trans-Tasmanians, New Zealand (NZ) and Australia (AUS) will lock horns against each other in match number 27 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on 28 October 2023.

Australia enter the contest on the back of three consecutive wins after being on the losing side in their first two outings. With six points in five games, they are placed fourth in the points table just below their opponents New Zealand with positive NRR. Davi Warner has been their go-to batter as he has so far aggregated 332 runs in five innings at an average of 66.40 with two back-to-back centuries to his name while Glenn Maxwell scored the fastest century in the previous games against The Netherlands.

Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis, Steven Smith and Marnus Labuschagne also came with half-centuries when needed. In the bowling department, Adam Zampa has been the key for them picking 13 wickets in five games in which he has taken three consecutive four-fers. Australia will look to carry the winning run. Travis Head was spotted in the practice session and might come into play against New Zealand.

New Zealand, on the other hand, will be heading into the game on the back of defeat against India in their last game, they did win their first four games. With four wins in five matches, New Zealand are placed 3^rd in the points table with positive NRR just above Australia.

Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell have been impressive with the bat for NZ, with each of them scoring over 240 runs and averaging over 60 in five games while all three have got one century each to their name as well. In the bowling Department, Mitchell Santner and Matt Henry were impressive with 12 and 10 wickets in five games. New Zealand will look to bounce back the winning ways.

AUS vs NZ Head-to-Head Record:

In 141 games played between the two, Australia dominated the contest with 95 wins while New Zealand have won on 39 occasions and 7 games have ended in no result.

ODI World Cup records and stats at HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala:

In overall of 8 games played at this venue, the pacers have picked up 80 wickets at an average of 27.88 while spinners have picked up 37 wickets at an average of 34.35. Teams batting first here have won three games while teams chasing have won five games. The average first batting score is 211.

X-Factors for Australia vs New Zealand

Australia: David Warner

With the form he is in currently, he will be the definite key factor for Australia as he has so far aggregated 332 runs in five games and averaging at 66.40. He has been on serious form and Australia will need him to continue the form so as to counter the strong New Zealand attack.

New Zealand: Daryl Mitchell

Daryl Mitchell has been the go-to batter for New Zealand aggregating 268 runs in five games in the World Cup. He also registered his highest score of 130 against India in the previous game at the same venue and would be the key factor for New Zealand in the game against Australia.

AUS vs NZ Player Battles to Watch Out For 

Glenn Maxwell vs Trent Boult:

In 7 innings battled between the two, Trent Boult clearly wins the battle with 6 dismissals in just 32 balls while Glenn Maxwell has scored only 19 runs with two fours at an average of 3.16. Trent Boult will surely be used immediately once Maxwell enters the crease.

Tom Latham vs Mitchell Starc:

In 7 innings battled between the two, Starc has picked the wicket of Latham thrice in as many as 62 balls while Latham has scored 42 runs with four boundaries. Starc will be the key in the middle to tackle Latham.

AUS vs NZ Probable Playing XI  

Australia:

David Warner, Travis Head/Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Josh Inglis (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

New Zealand:

Devon Conway, Will Young/Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult