In this article, we are going to discuss all about the NZ vs AUS 1st Test Dream11 Prediction Team and the probable chances of which team will win. We’ll also discuss the weather condition along with a pitch report for this stadium and will also look at the best captain and vice-captain choices for the Dream11 Fantasy Team.
After the three-match T20 series, a two-match Test series will be played between New Zealand and Australia. The first test match of the 2-match Test series will be played at Basin Reserve, Wellington on Thursday, 29th February. Tim Southee and Pat Cummins will continue to lead the Kiwis and Kangaroos in the longest format respectively.
Australia displayed a solid all-round performance in the T20I series where they whitewashed the Kiwis by 3-0. Now, they will be hoping to execute the same performance in the Test series. New Zealand’s last assignment in Tests was against South Africa where they beat South Africa by a 2-0. Meanwhile, Australia last faced West Indies in a two-match series at home. After winning the first game, they came close to clean-sweeping the series but lost by eight runs.
NZ vs AUS Match Details
- Match: New Zealand vs Australia, 1st Test, ICC Test Championship, Australia tour of New Zealand
- Venue: Basin Reserve, Wellington
- Date & Time: Thursday, February 29, 2024 to Monday, March 4, 2024 and 03:30 AM IST
- Hours of play (Local Time): Start 11:00 AM, Lunch 13:00-13:40 PM, Tea 15:40-16:00 PM, Close 18:00 AM
- Live Broadcast and Streaming: Amazon Prime Video (In India), Fox Cricket and Kayo Sports (In Australia) and TVNZ Plus (In New Zealand)
- Injured Players: None
Basin Reserve Stadium Pitch Report
At the Basin Reserve Wellington Stadium, the pacers get a little more help from the spinners and they also take good wickets. Spinners also take good wickets on this ground. In the last 10 matches on this ground, 59% wickets have been taken by pacers and 41% wickets have been taken by spinners. This shows that both pacers and spinners get good wickets on this pitch.
Wellington Weather Report
There is no threat of rain on the matchday. So, we can expect an uninterrupted match.
NZ vs AUS: Head-to-Head Records In ODI
Both Team New Zealand and Australia faced each other on 60 occasions so far in Test matches. In those 60 games, New Zealand won 18 matches whereas Australia defeated them 34 times, and 18 matches ended with a draw. Also Read: Mitchell Santner IPL 2024 Price, Net Worth, Annual Income, Sponsors, Cars, Houses, Properties, Charities, Etc.
- Matches: 60
- Australia Won: 34
- New Zealand Won: 18
- Draw: 18
Last Five Matches Result :-
- Australia won by 279 runs(02-Jan-2020)
- Australia won by 247 runs (25-Dec-2019)
- Australia won by 296 runs (12-Dec-2019)
- Australia won by 7 wickets (19-Feb-2016)
- Australia won by an innings and 52 runs (11-Feb-2016)
New Zealand vs Australia Dream 11 Player Stats
- Batters To Watch (Recent stats)
- Kane Williamson, NZ
- 10 Matches 1298 Runs 86.53 Avg. 52.69 SR
- Usman Khawaja, AUS
- 10 Matches 855 Runs 45.00 Avg. 41.06 SR
- Bowlers To Watch (Recent stats)
- Tim Southee, NZ
- 10 Matches 29 Wkts 2.71 Econ 72.55 SR
- Mitchell Starc, AUS
- 09 Matches 43 Wkts 4.21 Econ 37.95 SR
NZ vs AUS 1st Test Dream11 Prediction Team for This Match
- Wicket-keepers: D Conway, A Carey
- Batters: S Smith, K Williamson, U Khawaja, M Labuchange, T Latham
- All-rounders: M Marsh, R Ravindra
- Bowler: P Cummins, T Southee
NZ vs AUS 1st Test Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Best Choice
- Captain: Kane Williamson or M Marsh
- Vice Captain: Rachin Ravindra or S Smith
New Zealand and Australia Test Squads For 2-Test Match Series
New Zealand (NZ): Tim Southee (captain), Tom Blundell (wicketkeeper), Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Scott Kuggeleijn, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Neil Wagner, Kane Williamson, Will Young
Australia (AUS): Pat Cummins (captain), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Michael Neser, Matthew Renshaw, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc
New Zealand vs Australia 1st Test Probable Playing 11
New Zealand Probable Playing 11: Tim Southee (captain), Tom Blundell (wicketkeeper), Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Scott Kuggeleijn, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson
Australia Problem Playing 11: Pat Cummins (captain), Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc
NZ vs AUS 1st Test Match Prediction: Who Will Win This Match?
After analyzing the recent performances and head-to-head records, the chances of victory are going in favor of Australia. If we look especially at the last five matches between these teams then Australia is leading by 5-0 against Kewis. Apart from these, there are shortage of experienced pacers like Trent Boult and Neil Wagner in the Kewis side. As we know that New Zealand pitch is known for green top flat pitch and pace bowlers. This makes Kewis slightly weak against Australia in the bowling department. It will not an easy win for Kangaroos but they will be favorites. So, we predict Australia can win this match. Also Read: Mitchell Starc IPL 2024 Price, Net Worth, Annual Income, Sponsors, Cars, Houses, Properties, Investments, Charities, Etc.