NZ vs AUS Prediction, Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update – Australia tour of New Zealand, 4th T20I

Match Details:

The 4th of the 5 match T20I bilateral series between New Zealand and Australia will be played on 5th March at Westpac Stadium, Wellington.

The match is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM local time (11:30 AM IST) and it will be streamed live on Fancode.

Preview:

New Zealand will take on Australia in the 4th and the penultimate match of the 5 match T20I series on Friday. Despite losing the third T20I, New Zealand are still leading the series 2-1. Their decision to bowl first in the last game cost them the chance of sealing the series in the last game. New Zealand were cruising in confidence after 2 back-to-back wins, but Glenn Maxwell’s heroics broke their winning streak.

On the other hand, Australia made a great comeback to win the last T20I comprehensively by 64 runs. They came agonizingly close to victory in the second T20I, but could not hold on to their nerves. In the last match, Glenn Maxwell’s blistering 31 balls 70 and later Ashton Agar’s 6 for 30 wrapped the game for them. They need one more win here to take the series to the fifth and final T20I to be played on the 7^th of March.

NZ vs AUS Weather Report for 4th T20I:

The skies are expected to be clear in the evening with the temperature hovering at 18 degrees Celsius and the humidity will be 60 percent. There is no forecast of rain for this match.

Pitch Condition/Report:

Chasing 160 plus scores is always difficult in this venue. The team batting first has a good track record of winning the matches here at Westpac Stadium and the previous match result was a testament to it. Toss will play a crucial role in this match and whoever wins should bat first.

Average first innings score:

193 (Last 5 T20I matches played on this venue)

Record of chasing teams:

Won ­– 0, Lost – 4, Tie – 1

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Injury and Availability News:

Adam Milne has been added to the New Zealand squad as a replacement for Mitchell Santner, who is ruled out due to illness.

NZ vs AUS Today’s Playing XIs:

New Zealand

Martin Guptill, Tim Seifert (wk), Kane Williamson (c), Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult

Bench:

Adam Milne, Mark Chapman, Hamish Bennett

Australia

Matthew Wade (wk), Aaron Finch (c), Josh Philippe, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Marsh, Ashton Agar, Riley Meredith, Jhye Richardson, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa

Bench:

D’Arcy Short, Daniel Sams, Andrew Tye, Ben McDermott, Tanveer Sangha, Ashton Turner, Jason Behrendorff

NZ vs AUS Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:

After getting out for a duck in the first T20I, Martin Guptill proved his calibre as he got scores of 97 and 43 in the next two T20Is respectively. He is a must-pick for your Dream11 fantasy team.

Devon Conway has impressed the cricketing world with his excellent batting display in this tournament. In 3 matches, he has scored 139 runs at a strike rate of 156.17 with the highest score of 99 not out.

Ish Sodhi is the current leading wicket-taker in this ongoing tournament with 7 wickets in 3 matches at an economy of 9.18 runs per over, with the best bowling figures of 4/28.

Glenn Maxwell showed how dangerous he can be in the T20 format by smacking the New Zealand bowlers to every part of the ground. He scored 70 runs from just 31 balls.

Australian skipper Aaron Finch dominated the New Zealand bowlers in the third T20I. He played a captain’s knock of 69 runs from 44 balls.

Josh Philippe, in his debut T20I series, has shown a lot of adaptability and skill that is required to succeed at the highest level. He already has scored 90 runs in 3 matches at an average of 30 with a strike rate of 145.16.

Ashton Agar was the player of the match in the 3^rd T20I for his tremendous bowling performances. He picked up 6 wickets by conceding 30 runs in his 4 overs.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Kane Williamson, Glenn Maxwell, Devon Conway

Vice-Captain Options – Josh Philippe, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi

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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for NZ vs AUS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Josh Philippe (vc)

Batters – Devon Conway, Kane Williamson (c), Martin Guptill, Marcus Stoinis, Aaron Finch

All-Rounders – Ashton Agar, Glenn Maxwell

Bowlers – Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Jhye Richardson

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for NZ vs AUS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Tim Seifert (vc), Matthew Wade

Batters – Glenn Phillips, Kane Williamson, Mitchell Marsh, Aaron Finch

All-Rounders – James Neesham, Glenn Maxwell (c)

Bowlers – Riley Meredith, Trent Boult, Adam Zampa

Expert Advice:

Glenn Maxwell is back to his best and thrashed the New Zealand bowlers in the third T20I. He is a suitable choice to lead one of your Dream11 Fantasy teams.

Today’s NZ vs AUS Probable Winners:

Australia are expected to win this match.

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.