AUS vs NZ Dream11 Match Prediction: With Australia sealing the series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground they will be taking on New Zealand for the final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground for their first fixture of 2020. Meanwhile, the Kiwis have put in an underwhelming display by being on the receiving end of 296 runs and a 247 runs defeat respectively in the first two Tests. The skipper, Kane Williamson will be eager on showing some fight against the Aussies and will try to get a consolation win from his side.
Match Details
Date- Friday, January 3
Time- 5:00 AM (IST)
Venue- Sydney Cricket Ground
Australia
Mitch Swepson has recently been inducted by the hosts into the squad after the leg-spinner impressed in the Sheffield Shield this season. Fast-bowler Peter Siddle announced his retirement from international cricket and is unavailable for selection. James Pattinson is likely to be persisted with while Josh Hazelwood could miss out the upcoming fixture due to an injury. A few changes could be made in the bowling department by the hosts.
New Zealand
The Kiwis will be looking to register their first points in the ICC Test Championship by possibly bringing in a few changes. Trent Bould has been ruled out after injuring his hand in the second Test. Will Somerville has been called up to the squad and could be given a start as one of the pace bowlers. Veteran batsmen such as Ross Taylor and Tom Latham will have to step up. Glenn Philips has recently been called in for the squad as Williamson is ill and could be rested.
AUS (Expected Playing 11) –Joe Burns, David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Matthew Wade, Travis Head, Tim Paine (C, WK), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, James Pattinson
NZ (Expected Playing 11)- Tom Latham, Tom Blundell, Kane Williamson (C),Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, BJ Watling (WK), Colin de Grandhomme, Mitchell Santner, Neil Wagner, Tim Southee, Trent Boult
Marnus Labuschagne has been one of the key players this season for Australia. Labuschagne has scored 985 runs from his last nine games with an average of 65.66
Neil Wagner has been pivotal with the ball for New Zealand. Wagner has scalped 49 wickets from the last eight games with an economy of 2.88
Tom Latham will be crucial with the bat for the Kiwis. Latham has scored 1051 runs from the last 10 games with an average of 75.08
Pat Cummins has been sensational with the ball in hand for Australia and has scalped 49 wickets in the last 10 games for the Aussies.
Wicket-Keeper- T Blundell
Batsmen- S Smith, R Taylor, D Warner, T Latham
All-Rounders- C de Grandhomme, M Labuschagne (C)
Bowlers- M Henry, P Cummins, M Starch, J Pattinson
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