New Zealand vs Australia Match Prediction: Who will win the 1st test of Australia tour of New Zealand 2024? The Black Caps will face Australia in the 1st test match at Basin reserve, where the pitch will once again favor batters. We have provided the most accurate match prediction for the NZ vs Aus 1st test match, according to our experts at Cricreads. Get all the best information below.
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New Zealand vs Australia 1st Test Match Prediction: Preview
New Zealand will face Australia in the 1st Test of the Australia tour of New Zealand at Basin Reserve in Wellington on February 29. Both teams have been in great form in the longest format of the game, winning four of their last five games. New Zealand faced South Africa in their last game, where South Africa scored 242 in the first innings. David Bedingham and Williamson contributed to New Zealand’s target of 267. Australia faced the West Indies in their last encounter, where the Windies managed to score 311 runs on the board. Australia, aided by a captain’s knock, scored 289. However, in the fourth innings, Shamar Joseph, with a broken toe, secured the win for his team by just eight runs.
New Zealand vs Australia 1st Test Match Prediction: Details
Match: New Zealand vs Australia, 1st Test , Australia tour of New Zealand 2024
Date & Time: 29th February 2024 , Thursday, 03:30 AM IST
Venue: Basin Reserve, Wellington
New Zealand vs Australia 1st Test Match Prediction: Live Streaming Details
The live streaming of New Zealand vs Australia 1st test will be available on Amazon Prime Video App and website.
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New Zealand vs Australia Match Prediction 1st Test : Pitch Report
The Basin Reserve track in Wellington is anticipated to provide favorable conditions for batsmen. Initially, fast bowlers can benefit from the pitch’s characteristics, which offer some seam and swing movement. Batsmen will have to counteract the swinging deliveries to accumulate runs comfortably. Generally, teams winning the toss opt to bowl first on this pitch. The average score in the first innings tends to be around 257 runs.
New Zealand vs Australia Match Prediction 1st Test: Today Match Playing XI (Expected)
New Zealand :
Tom Latham, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Tom Blundell (wk), Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee (c), Matt Henry, William O’Rourke
Australia:
Steven Smith, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood
New Zealand vs Australia Match Prediction 1st Test:
Australia is the most likely favorite to win the match against New Zealand.