One of the biggest events of the cricketing world (ICC T20 World Cup 2022) has started on the soil of Australia. After the terrific matches of qualifiers, Now it is time for big clashes in the super 12 round that is starting on 22 October 2022.
The first match of the super 12 round will be played between last year’s finalists- Australia vs New Zealand. Both teams are included in group 1. Mighty Australia will be led by Aaron finch and Blackcap’s leader will be Kane Williamson.
Australia and New Zealand both will play the first match of the T20 world cup tomorrow and they both lose in warmup matches against India and South Africa respectively. Now we have to wait and see who will start the tournament with a bang.
Match Details
Tournament: ICC T20 Worldcup 2022
Match: Australia vs New Zealand
Place: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Date: 22 October 2022
Timing: 6 Pm Australian Time
Past Record Of Clashes Between Australia V/s New Zealand.
Both teams have played 18 T20 international matches between them and 10 times the Australians got the victory and New Zealand got only 4 wins in that. 3 matches had gone with no result and 1 match has been tied between them.
Pitch Behavior
When talking about the pitch of Sydney cricket ground, is known to be a good batting wicket. The ball comes really nice to bat in the initial phase of batting but as the match progresses spinners will get some turn on it. In this situation, the team may prefer batting first on this pitch. The toss factor is important for both teams.
Weather Update
There has been raining continuously in Australia. Some warmup games also get vanished because of rain. But the good news is the weather will be expected to get better as the tournament progresses.
The match is scheduled for 6 pm (Australia time)
In Sydney cricket ground, there is rain expected in morning and afternoon but in the evening we are expecting there is no rain but there will be some clouds definitely.
Probable Playing 11 Of Both Teams
Australia: Aaron Finch(c), David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Matthew Wade(w), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
New Zealand: Devon Conway(w), Finn Allen, Kane Williamson(c), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Michael Bracewell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson
Impact Player Of The Match From Both Sides.
Australia: David Warner can become an impact player from the Australian side for the opening match. He is in great form in the last series against West Indies, Australia will hope he will get some good runs in the opening match.
New Zealand: Devon Conway can make a good impact in the tournament opener. He is the most consistent batsman in the New Zealand side in recent times. A great inning is always expected from him by New Zealand fans.
Who Will Win The Match? (Prediction)
Host Australia will try to take advantage of their home conditions and we all know they are the defending champions of the ICC T20 world cup. They are looking very strong with a powerful batting line-up.
But we can’t underestimate New Zealand as we know they can beat any team with their performance
Our prediction is Australia will start the tournament with a win against New Zealand.
The Full Squad Of Both Teams:
Australia Squad: Aaron Finch(c), David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Matthew Wade(w), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Steven Smith, Cameron Green, Kane Richardson, Ashton Agar,
New Zealand Squad: Devon Conway(w), Finn Allen, Kane Williamson(c), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Martin Guptill, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi
