NZ vs AUS Head To Head T20 Records & Stats: New Zealand vs Australia 1st T20I Today Match 2024
The New Zealand vs Australia T20I series kicks off on Wednesday, February 21, with the opening match slated at Wellington’s Sky Stadium. This three-game series pits the finalists of the T20 World Cup 2021 against each other, promising a riveting contest. Recent ICC events have showcased the competitiveness between Australia and New Zealand, with both sides delivering thrilling encounters.
This series marks their return to T20I action in New Zealand since 2021. Australia, having suffered a 2-3 defeat in their last T20I series visit to New Zealand, led by Mitchell Marsh, seeks redemption in the upcoming matches. The series will feature star players such as Marsh, David Warner, Mitchell Starc, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, and Lockie Ferguson, adding to the anticipation of captivating cricket action.
NZ vs AUS Head To Head T20 Records & Stats
In the T20I format, Australia has faced New Zealand 16 times, holding a 10-6 advantage in head-to-head matchups. Out of these encounters, New Zealand has emerged victorious in 6 matches. When playing in New Zealand, the home side has won 4 times, while the visitors have clinched victory on 6 occasions out of 10 encounters.
| Matches | 16 |
| Australia Won | 10 |
| New Zealand Won | 6 |
NZ vs AUS Head To Head T20 Player Records & Stats
Most runs in NZ vs AUS T20Is
- Martin Guptill (New Zealand) – 463 runs
- Devon Conway (New Zealand) – 284 runs
- Aaron Finch (Australia) – 269 runs
- Glenn Maxwell (Australia) – 262 runs
- Kane Williamson (New Zealand) – 232 runs
Most wickets in NZ vs AUS T20Is
- Ish Sodhi (New Zealand) – 17 wickets
- Trent Boult (New Zealand) – 14 wickets
- Ashton Agar (Australia) – 13 wickets
- Mitchell Santner (New Zealand) – 12 wickets
- Tim Southee (New Zealand) – 12 wickets
Most sixes in NZ vs AUS T20Is
- Martin Guptill (New Zealand) – 29 sixes
- Brendon McCullum (New Zealand) – 12 sixes
- Aaron Finch (Australia) – 12 sixes
- Glenn Maxwell (Australia) – 12 sixes
- Mitchell Marsh (Australia) – 12 sixes
Highest Scores in NZ vs AUS T20Is
- Brendon McCullum (New Zealand) – 116*
- Martin Guptill (New Zealand) – 105
- Devon Conway (New Zealand) – 99*
- Ricky Ponting (Australia) – 98*
- Martin Guptill (New Zealand) – 97
Best Strike Rate in NZ vs AUS T20Is
- Peter Nevill (Australia) – 350.00
- Finn Allen (New Zealand) – 262.50
- Daniel Sams (Australia) – 233.33
- Luke Pomersbach ( Australia) – 214.29
- Andrew Symonds (Australia) – 198.31
Highest Average in NZ vs AUS T20Is
- Andrew Symonds (Australia) – 117
- Cameron White (Australia) – 91
- Devon Conway (New Zealand) – 71
- Brendon McCullum (New Zealand) – 57
- Michael Hussey (Australia) – 53
NZ vs AUS T20I Stats
- Matches: 16
- NZ Won: 6
- AUS Won: 10
- NZ Won Batting First: 5
- AUS Won Batting First: 5
- NZ Won Chasing: 1
- AUS Won Chasing: 5
- Highest Total For NZ vs AUS: 243/6 in 20 overs in Auckland (2018)
- Highest Total For AUS vs NZ: 245/5 in 18.5 overs in Auckland (2018)
- Lowest Total For NZ vs AUS: 106 All Out in Wellington (2021)
- Lowest Total For AUS vs NZ: 111 All Out in Sydney (2022)
- Highest Successful Chase For NZ vs AUS: 214/6 in 20 overs in Christchurch (2010) – New Zealand Won Super Over Eliminator
- Highest Successful Chase For AUS vs NZ: 245/5 in 18.5 overs in Auckland (2018)
- Lowest Total Defended By NZ vs AUS: 142/8 in Dharamsala (2016)
- Lowest Total Defended By AUS vs NZ: 150/7 in Sydney (2009)
- Highest Individual Score: Brendon McCullum (NZ) – 116 not out off 56 balls in Christchurch (2010)
- Best Bowling Innings: Ashton Agar (AUS) – 6 for 30 in 4 overs in Wellington (2021)