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Australia vs New Zealand ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Fixture, Location, Timing
The defending champion and the runner-up nations of the previous tournament are set to face each other in the first match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022.
The fixture of this match is given as follows:
| Team | vs | Team | Date | Local Time (Australia) | Local Time (New Zealand) | IST | Stadium |
| Australia | vs | New Zealand | 22/10/22Saturday | 18:00 | 20:00 | 12:30 | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney |
Team Australia Squad for ICC World Cup 2022 – What you should know
- Squad of the National Cricket Team of Australia
| Aaron Finch (C) |
| Ashton Agar |
| Pat Cummins |
| Tim David |
| Josh Hazlewood |
| Cameron Green |
| Mitchell Marsh |
| Glenn Maxwell |
| Kane Richardson |
| Steven Smith |
| Mitchell Starc |
| Marcus Stoinis |
| Matthew Wade |
| David Warner |
| Adam Zampa |
- Official Twitter Handle of the National Cricket Team of Australia
- Official Instagram Account of the National Cricket Team of Australia
Team New Zealand Squad for ICC World Cup 2022 – What you should know
| Kane Williamson (C) |
| Tim Southee |
| Ish Sodhi |
| Mitchell Santner |
| Glenn Phillips |
| Jimmy Neesham |
| Daryl Mitchell |
| Adam Milne |
| Martin Guptill |
| Lachlan Ferguson |
| Devon Conway |
| Mark Chapman |
| Michael Bracewell |
| Trent Boult |
| Finn Allen |
Official Twitter Handle of the National Cricket Team of New Zealand
Official Instagram Account of the National Cricket Team of New Zealand
When is the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Group 1 match – Australia vs New Zealand?
The ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Group 1 match – Australia vs New Zealand will be held on 22 October 2022, Saturday.
Where will the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Group 1 match – Australia vs New Zealand be played?
The ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Group 1 match – Australia vs New Zealand will be played at Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney.
What time will the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Group 1 match – Australia vs New Zealand begin?
The ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Group 1 match – Australia vs New Zealand will start at 12:30 PM (IST) / 6:00 PM (Australia Local Time) / 08.00 PM (New Zealand Local Time).
Results of Previous Matches and Historical Stats of Australia vs New Zealand
The most recent face-off between Australia and New Zealand was in the Final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2021. Winning the toss, Aaron Finch, the veteran leader of the Aussies chose to bowl first. The Kiwis scored a respectable score of 172, thanks to the outstanding innings of Captain Kane Williamson.
The world-class Kiwi bowlers were initially a hindrance for Australian batters as their perfectly balanced seams and spin balls baffled them. Nevertheless, David Warner and Mitchell Marsh rained boundaries after the power play overs. They won the match by 8 wickets.
| Face to Face | ||
| Year | Venue | Summary |
| 2021 | Dubai International Stadium, Dubai | Australia won by 8 wickets |
| 2016 | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala | New Zealand won by 8 runs |
Major Players to watch for both Australia vs New Zealand in the ICC T20 World Cup 2022
- Kane Williamson: The Kiwi Captain is considered one of the best batsmen in T20 cricket. With his cool mind, he can lead his team to a highly précised win.
- Mitchell Starc: The Veteran Australian Left-arm fast bowler is a dependable member of the team. His short-length pace balls are nightmares to the batsmen.
- Glenn Maxwell: No adjectives are capable of describing the statistical reports of Glenn Maxwell. He is equally effective with bats and balls and played a major role in Australia’s victorious lap in ICC T20 World Cup 2021.
Prediction for Australia vs New Zealand in the ICC T20 World Cup 2022
Both the teams of Australia and New Zealand are perfectly balanced in terms of skills and experience. Alongside the veteran cricketers, there are new faces in the teams.
Judging the squads of the two teams, the Australian team has an advantage with experienced spin bowlers like Glenn Maxwell and Ashton Agar in their squad.
Though the Kiwi batting lineup goes head-to-head with that of Australia, the Aussies have an upper hand, as they have played more practice matches.
With the extra advantage of home-ground knowledge, the defending champions will be the possible winners of this match.
Weather Conditions on the day of Australia vs New Zealand in the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 and Pitch Report Predictions
Cloud overcast is expected during the first Super 12 match of the World Cup with chances of drizzles.
If the weather remains dry, the pitch of Sydney Cricket Ground would be heaven for the spinners and batters. However, if it rains, the moist pitch will result in enhanced bounces and the fast bowlers will take the lead.
Dream 11 Players to select for your team for Australia vs New Zealand in the ICC T20 World Cup 2022
As you participate in the Official ICC T20 World Cup Fantasy League 2022, powered by Dream11, here is our suggested Fantasy League Team for Group 1 Match – Australia vs New Zealand.
- Aaron Finch – aggressive batsman, run machine
- Tim Southee – fast bowler, power play king
- Trent Boult – swing bowler, excellent fielding sense
- Josh Hazlewood – his bouncers are literal nightmares
- Kane Williamson – the dependable leader, hard-hitter
- Glenn Maxwell – excellent finisher, taking important wickets is his passion
- Martin Guptill – no boundary is too long for him
- Marcus Stoinis – experienced batter, medium-pace bowler
- Mitchell Santner – all-rounder with no limits
- Pat Cummins – balanced pacer and hard-hitter
- David Warner – veteran batsman and a trusted opener
How can I watch the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Group 1 match – Australia vs New Zealand – on TV?
You can watch the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Group 1 match – Australia vs New Zealand live on Star Sports Network.
Turn on your television and switch to Star Sports Network at your local time of the match.
Where can I watch the live stream of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Group 1 match – Australia vs New Zealand
You can also watch a live stream of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Group 1 match – Australia vs New Zealand, Live on Hotstar.
You need to have a subscription to Hotstar, to access live telecasts of the matches.
