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The Trans-Tasman rivalry is back in New Zealand after a gap of seven years as BlackCaps are set to host Australia at their shores. The tour will kick off with both teams wrapping up their final preparation for the T20 World Cup 2024 in a three-match T20I series, starting February 21 in Wellington.
Considering the T20 World Cup in mind, both the teams have opted for a full-string squad with Australia’s legendary pace trio of Cummins, Hazelwood, and Starc back in the side after the 2022 T20 World Cup.
The hosts too have called up their ace left-arm pacer Trent Boult for the series, however he will be only available for the second and third T20I while Mitchell Santner has been given the responsibility to lead the side.
Here in this article, we will look at all the relevant details around the upcoming New Zealand versus Australia T20I series.
What is the schedule of the New Zealand-Australia T20I series?
The two sides will take on in a three-match T20I series, which will be played from February 21 to 25. Here is the complete schedule:
New Zealand vs Australia 1st T20I: Wednesday, February 21 at Sky Stadium, Wellington.
New Zealand vs Australia 2nd T20I: Friday, February 23 at Eden Park, Auckland.
New Zealand vs Australia 3rd T20I: Sunday, February 25 at Eden Park, Auckland.
What are the squads for the three-match T20I series?
New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (C), Finn Allen, Trent Boult (Games 2 and 3), Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Devon Conway (wk), Lockie Ferguson, Adam Milne, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee (Game 1), Will Young.
Australia: Mitchell Marsh (C), Pat Cummins, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, Matt Short, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Wade, David Warner, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson.
When and where to watch NZ vs AUS T20I series in India?
The three-match T20I series between New Zealand and Australia will not be broadcast live in India.
Where to watch the live streaming of NZ v AUS T20I series in India?
The streaming rights for the three-match T20I series between New Zealand and Australia are held with Amazon Prime in India.
Where to catch the live scores and updates of NZ v AUS T20I series?
The live score updates and ball-by-ball commentary is available on SportsTiger app and website.
