New Zealand vs Australia, 2nd Test, Australia tour of New Zealand, 2024

Australia tour of New Zealand
Finished
, March 07, 2024
New Zealand
NZ
162/10 (45.2) & 372/10 (108.2)
Australia
AUS
256/10 (68) & 281/7 (65)
AUS won by 3 wickets
Completed
Match Prediction
NZ v AUS
AUS to win
0%
NZ
100%
AUS
Mode: Completed Result: Australia won by 3 wickets Final: NZ 162/10 (45.2 ov) & 372/10 (108.2 ov) vs AUS 256/10 (68 ov) & 281/7 (65 ov)
NZ Completed
— 0%
AUS
— 100%
Next 3 overs — (—)
Open —   Min —   Max —   Closed • Completed
Final: NZ 162/10 (45.2 ov) & 372/10 (108.2 ov) vs AUS 256/10 (68 ov) & 281/7 (65 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 2nd 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 Thursday, March 7, 10:00 PM UTC at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, New Zealand.

MatchNew Zealand vs Australia 2nd Test
TournamentAustralia tour of New Zealand
Date & TimeThursday, March 7, 10:00 PM UTC
VenueHagley Oval, Christchurch, 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: 579.8

  • NZ vs WI (New Zealand won by 9 wickets)
    West Indies tour of New Zealand | 09 Dec 2025 10:00 PM
    NZ 278/9d (74.4 ov) & 57/1 (10 ov) | WI 205/10 (75 ov) & 128/10 (46.2 ov)
    W
  • NZ vs WI (Match Drawn)
    West Indies tour of New Zealand | 01 Dec 2025 10:00 PM
    NZ 231/10 (70.3 ov) & 466/8d (109 ov) | WI 167/10 (75.4 ov) & 457/6 (163.3 ov)
    L
  • 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: 526.7

  • AUS vs ENG (Australia won by 8 wickets)
    The Ashes | 04 Dec 2025 04:00 AM
    AUS 511/10 (117.3 ov) & 69/2 (10 ov) | ENG 334/10 (76.2 ov) & 241/10 (75.2 ov)
    W
  • AUS vs ENG (Australia won by 8 wickets)
    The Ashes | 21 Nov 2025 02:20 AM
    AUS 132/10 (45.2 ov) & 205/2 (28.2 ov) | ENG 172/10 (32.5 ov) & 164/10 (34.4 ov)
    W
  • 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

New Zealand cricket team recent form has been marked by 75% wins, with an average batting score of 579.8. If New Zealand are sent in to bat first, a competitive par score is considered to be around 460, and anything beyond that is expected to make the chase difficult for Australia.

Australia cricket team recent form has been defined by 100% wins, with an average score of 526.7. If Australia are to bat first, a target of 524 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: 383.3
    277 runs (agg) · SR 47.4
  • Rachin Ravindra
    Form Score: 368.1
    274 runs (agg) · SR 51.2
  • Tom Latham
    Form Score: 203.9
    164 runs (agg) · SR 32.9
Top Bowlers
  • Jacob Duffy
    Form Score: 380.8
    14 wkts (agg) · Econ 2.07
  • Matt Henry
    Form Score: 338.1
    13 wkts (agg) · Econ 1.68
  • Zakary Foulkes
    Form Score: 265.3
    10 wkts (agg) · Econ 2.35

Australia — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Travis Head
    Form Score: 443.5
    288 runs (agg) · SR 55.6
  • Steven Smith
    Form Score: 313.4
    178 runs (agg) · SR 67.2
  • Alex Carey
    Form Score: 284.9
    180 runs (agg) · SR 49.5
Top Bowlers
  • Mitchell Starc
    Form Score: 546
    25 wkts (agg) · Econ 2.51
  • Scott Boland
    Form Score: 230.2
    11 wkts (agg) · Econ 2.92
  • Josh Hazlewood
    Form Score: 165.3
    7 wkts (agg) · Econ 1.66
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Match Details
Date
2024-03-08 03:30 AM
Venue
Hagley Oval, Christchurch
Toss
Australia elected to bowl
Umpires
  • Marais Erasmus
  • Nitin Menon
Tv Umpires
  • Michael Gough
Match Referee
  • Ranjan Madugalle