New Zealand vs Australia, 1st Test, Australia tour of New Zealand, 2024

Australia tour of New Zealand
Finished
, February 28, 2024
New Zealand
NZ
179/10 (43.1) & 196/10 (64.4)
Australia
AUS
383/10 (115.1) & 164/10 (51.1)
AUS won by 172 runs.
Completed
Match Prediction
NZ v AUS
AUS to win
0%
NZ
100%
AUS
Mode: Completed Result: Australia won by 172 runs. Final: NZ 179/10 (43.1 ov) & 196/10 (64.4 ov) vs AUS 383/10 (115.1 ov) & 164/10 (51.1 ov)
NZ Completed
— 0%
AUS
— 100%
Next 3 overs — (—)
Open —   Min —   Max —   Closed • Completed
Final: NZ 179/10 (43.1 ov) & 196/10 (64.4 ov) vs AUS 383/10 (115.1 ov) & 164/10 (51.1 ov)
Model-based estimates for information only. Not betting advice.

New Zealand vs Australia Today Match Prediction: Get Live Match Prediction Update on Cricket83

The 1st Test of the Australia tour of New Zealand is set to feature a head-to-head clash between New Zealand (NZ) and Australia (AUS). A competitive, high-intensity encounter between the two well-matched sides is expected.

The New Zealand vs Australia match prediction for today is being looked forward to by many fans. The NZ vs AUS game has been scheduled for Wednesday, February 28, 10:00 PM UTC at Basin Reserve, Wellington, New Zealand.

MatchNew Zealand vs Australia 1st Test
TournamentAustralia tour of New Zealand
Date & TimeWednesday, February 28, 10:00 PM UTC
VenueBasin Reserve, Wellington, New Zealand

New Zealand vs Australia Live Prediction: Get Pitch Report & Weather Updates

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New Zealand vs Australia Live Prediction: Both Teams Recent Form

New Zealand Avg: 508.5

  • ZIM vs NZ (New Zealand won by an innings and 359 runs)
    New Zealand tour of Zimbabwe | 07 Aug 2025 08:00 AM
    ZIM 125/10 (48.5 ov) & 117/10 (28.1 ov) | NZ 601/3d (130 ov)
    W
  • ZIM vs NZ (New Zealand won by 9 wickets)
    New Zealand tour of Zimbabwe | 30 Jul 2025 08:00 AM
    ZIM 149/10 (60.3 ov) & 165/10 (67.1 ov) | NZ 307/10 (96.1 ov) & 8/1 (2.2 ov)
    W

Australia Avg: 577.8

  • WI vs AUS (Australia won by 176 runs)
    Australia tour of West Indies | 12 Jul 2025 06:30 PM
    WI 143/10 (52.1 ov) & 27/10 (14.3 ov) | AUS 225/10 (70.3 ov) & 121/10 (37 ov)
    W
  • WI vs AUS (Australia won by 133 runs)
    Australia tour of West Indies | 03 Jul 2025 02:00 PM
    WI 253/10 (73.2 ov) & 143/10 (34.3 ov) | AUS 286/10 (66.5 ov) & 243/10 (71.3 ov)
    W
  • WI vs AUS (Australia won by 159 runs)
    Australia tour of West Indies | 25 Jun 2025 02:00 PM
    WI 190/10 (63.2 ov) & 141/10 (33.4 ov) | AUS 180/10 (56.5 ov) & 310/10 (81.5 ov)
    W
  • SA vs AUS (South Africa won by 5 wickets)
    ICC World Test Championship Final | 11 Jun 2025 09:30 AM
    SA 138/10 (57.1 ov) & 282/5 (83.4 ov) | AUS 212/10 (56.4 ov) & 207/10 (65 ov)
    L

New Zealand cricket team recent form has been marked by 100% wins, with an average batting score of 508.5. If New Zealand are sent in to bat first, a competitive par score is considered to be around 437, and anything beyond that is expected to make the chase difficult for Australia.

Australia cricket team recent form has been defined by 75% wins, with an average score of 577.8. If Australia are to bat first, a target of 385 or more is regarded as necessary to gain an advantage against New Zealand.

New Zealand vs Australia — Key Players (Last 5 Matches)

New Zealand — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Devon Conway
    Form Score: 292.9
    231 runs (agg) · SR 54.4
  • Henry Nicholls
    Form Score: 259.8
    182 runs (agg) · SR 94.3
  • Rachin Ravindra
    Form Score: 218.8
    167 runs (agg) · SR 67.9
Top Bowlers
  • Matt Henry
    Form Score: 350.6
    15 wkts (agg) · Econ 2.29
  • Zakary Foulkes
    Form Score: 209.8
    9 wkts (agg) · Econ 3.24
  • Mitchell Santner
    Form Score: 89.3
    3 wkts (agg) · Econ 2.59

Australia — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Alex Carey
    Form Score: 382.1
    250 runs (agg) · SR 51.5
  • Travis Head
    Form Score: 323.9
    205 runs (agg) · SR 46.2
  • Steven Smith
    Form Score: 296.5
    212 runs (agg) · SR 40.9
Top Bowlers
  • Mitchell Starc
    Form Score: 376.3
    17 wkts (agg) · Econ 2.34
  • Josh Hazlewood
    Form Score: 296.2
    12 wkts (agg) · Econ 2.26
  • Pat Cummins
    Form Score: 248.4
    11 wkts (agg) · Econ 1.85
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Match Details
Date
2024-02-29 03:30 AM
Venue
Basin Reserve, Wellington
Toss
New Zealand elected to bowl
Umpires
  • Marais Erasmus
  • Michael Gough
Tv Umpires
  • Nitin Menon
Match Referee
  • Ranjan Madugalle