New Zealand and Australia are set to clash in the third and final T20I of the white-ball series this Sunday, with the showdown scheduled at Auckland’s Eden Park.
With the hosts, New Zealand, trailing 2-0 in the series, they aim to avoid a clean sweep before transitioning to the two-Test matches.
Meanwhile, Australia are determined to register a series clean sweep over their Trans-Tasman opponents.
T20I Stats and Records at Eden Park:
Total matches: 30
Matches won batting first: 13
Matches won bowling first: 12
Average first innings scores: 163
Average second innings scores: 148
Highest total recorded: 245/5 (18.5 Overs) by Australia vs New Zealand
Lowest total recorded: 76/10 (9.3 Overs) by Bangladesh vs New Zealand
Highest score chased: 245/5 (18.5 Overs) by Australia vs New Zealand
Lowest score defended: 108/6 (20 Overs) by England Women vs New Zealand Women
Eden Park Pitch Report:
Eden Park is famous for its drop-in pitch known to favour the bowlers. Initially, fast bowlers are expected to exploit significant seam movement, particularly with the new ball. However, as the match progresses, spinners are forecasted to play a more significant role, leveraging the decreasing pace of the pitch.
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Auckland Weather Forecast:
Sunday’s weather outlook for Auckland predicts temperatures ranging between 18 and 24 degrees Celsius. The day is expected to be predominantly cloudy, with a 55 percent chance of precipitation. Wind speed could reach up to 24 kmph, and humidity levels may rise to 87 percent.
NZ vs AUS 3rd T20I, Probable Playing XIs:
Australia: Travis Head, Steve Smith, Mitchell Marsh (c), Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis (wk), Tim David, Pat Cummins, Adam Zampa, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Short, Spencer Johnson
New Zealand: Finn Allen, Will Young, Tim Seifert (wk), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Mitchell Santner (c), Adam Milne, Lockie Ferguson, Ben Sears, Ish Sodhi
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