NZ vs AUS 2nd T20I: Pitch Report, Head-to-Head, Playing 11, AI Prediction

The Australia tour of New Zealand 2025 continues with the second T20I, where New Zealand will face Australia on Friday, October 3, at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui. Australia enters this fixture with a 1-0 lead in the three-match series after a dominant six-wicket victory in the opening encounter. The Kiwis, on the other hand, will be aiming for a strong comeback to keep the series alive.

Match Details: NZ vs AUS

Details	Information
Series	Australia Tour of New Zealand 2025
Match	New Zealand vs Australia, 2nd T20I
Date	3rd October 2025
Time	11:45 AM IST
Venue	Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
Live Streaming	Fancode

Match Preview

In the first T20I, New Zealand put up 181 runs while batting first, a total that seemed competitive but fell slightly short on a flat surface. Australia’s batters chased down the target with ease, reaching it in just 16.3 overs. Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, and Tim David led the charge, showcasing their aggressive intent.

For New Zealand, Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell looked in touch, but the middle order struggled to provide the finishing punch. Captain Michael Bracewell will expect his bowling unit, especially the likes of Kyle Jamieson and Matt Henry, to tighten up in the death overs after a forgettable performance in the opening game.

Head-to-Head Record (T20Is): NZ vs AUS

Matches Played	NZ Won	AUS Won	Tied	No Result
19	7	13	0	0

Australia holds a clear advantage, having won 13 of the 19 encounters so far.

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Pitch & Weather Report:

Pitch Report: Bay Oval’s pitch is hard and true, supporting stroke play and power hitting due to its compact 63-70 meter boundaries. Swing and seam bowlers may find assistance under lights especially if the air is damp.
Weather Report: The weather forecast predicts heavy clouds with a few showers possible in the afternoon. This might cause some interruptions or affect playing conditions.

Probable Playing 11

Australia (AUS) Playing 11:

1. Travis Head, 2. Mitchell Marsh (c), 3. Matthew Short, 4. Marcus Stoinis, 5. Mitchell Owen, 6. Tim David, 7. Alex Carey (wk), 8. Xavier Bartlett, 9. Ben Dwarshuis, 10. Adam Zampa, 11. Josh Hazlewood

New Zealand (NZ) Playing 11:

1. Devon Conway, 2. Tim Seifert (wk), 3. Tim Robinson, 4. Daryl Mitchell, 5. Mark Chapman, 6. Michael Bracewell (c), 7. Bevon Jacobs, 8. Zakary Foulkes, 9. Kyle Jamieson, 10. Matt Henry, 11. Jacob Duffy

Who Will Win Today’s Match? (AI Prediction)

Australia looks like the stronger side at the moment. Their batting depth, combined with experienced all-rounders like Marcus Stoinis and Mitchell Marsh, gives them an edge. The presence of Hazlewood and Zampa also provides balance in the bowling attack.

New Zealand, however, cannot be written off at home. If Conway and Mitchell fire, and their bowlers exploit the conditions well, they can push the Aussies hard. But based on current form and momentum, Australia are favorites to win the 2nd T20I and seal the series 2-0.

AI Prediction: Australia to win the 2nd T20I at Bay Oval.

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