Australia is all set to host New Zealand for a three-match ODI series starting with the first ODI on March 13. It is expected to be an exciting and entertaining limited-overs series. Both the teams will be coming into this series after witnessing contrasting results unfold in their respective previous assignments. Australia suffered a disappointing whitewash against South Africa and have lost five straight ODI games. On the other hand, New Zealand cleanswept the ODI series against India at home. Australia will still be deemed as the favourites due to the home advantage but New Zealand will surely give the hosts a tough fight.
Let’s now look at the Today Match Prediction for this fixture
Australia vs New Zealand, 1st ODI
Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
March 13, Friday at 09:00 AM IST
Head to Head: In their last five meetings, New Zealand have went on to win two games and Australia has won just a single match while two matches ended in a no result.
January 12, 2019: Australia (288/5 in 50 overs) defeated India (254/9 in 50 overs) by 34 runs.
January 21, 2018: England (302/6 in 50 overs) defeated Australia (286/6 in 50 overs) by 16 runs.
January 22, 2017: Australia (353/6 in 50 overs) defeated Pakistan (267/10 in 43.5 overs) by 86 runs.
Injury Status: There is currently no news on any injury unavailability.
Team Combination
Playing XI:
Aaron Finch (C), David Warner, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, D’Arcy Short, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Kane Richardson
Australia Squad
Aaron Finch(C), David Warner, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, D’Arcy Short, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey(wk), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Kane Richardson, Ashton Agar, Matthew Wade.
Injury Status: There is currently no news on any injury unavailability.
Team Combination
Playing XI:
Martin Guptill, Henry Nicholls, Kane Williamson (C), Ross Taylor, Tom Latham (wk), James Neesham, Colin de Grandhomme, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Kyle Jamieson, Trent Boult.
New Zealand Squad
Kane Williamson(C), Martin Guptill, Henry Nicholls, Ross Taylor, Tom Latham(wk), James Neesham, Colin de Grandhomme, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Kyle Jamieson, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson, Ish Sodhi, Tom Blundell, Matt Henry.
We are backing New Zealand to win this match.
WK: Tom Latham
BT: Kane Williamson, Aaron Finch, Ross Taylor, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Henry Nicholls
ALL: Colin de Grandhomme
BW: Trent Boult, Pat Cummins, Adam Zampa
Captain choices: Kane Williamson, Steve Smith, Aaron Finch, Ross Taylor, Pat Cummins
Grand League Tip: It will be a great move to include more number of batsmen in your team.