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After the wait of nearly eight years, Australia will be playing the Test series in New Zealand as the Trans-Tasman trophy is all set to begin on Thursday, February 29. This series will be part of the ongoing 2023-25 WTC cycle that will culminate in June 2025 at Lords. Visitors are coming after a clean-sweep victory over the hosts in the T20I Chappell-Hadlee trophy.
New Zealand has yet to win a Test series against the 2023 WTC winners since the 1989-90 series win under the captaincy of John Wright. Australia, who are currently embarking on a golden phase in their cricketing terms, would be the toughest side New Zealand will face at their home in recent times. Blackcaps former skipper Kane Williamson’s success with the bat would be the key to the home side’s chances in this series.
Here, in this article, we will look at all the details of the Test series between New Zealand and Australia
NZ vs AUS Test Series 2024: Schedule of the series
New Zealand vs Australia 1st Test: The first Test will start from February 29 to March 4, 2024, at 3:30 A.M (IST) at Basin Reserve, Wellington.
New Zealand vs Australia 2nd Test: The second test will start from March 8- 12, 2024, at 3:30 A.M (IST) at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.
What are the squads of New Zealand and Australia?
New Zealand squad: Tim Southee (c), Tom Latham, Tom Blundell, Kane Williamson, Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Scott Kuggeleijn, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Neil Wagner, Will Young
Australia squad: Pat Cummins (c), Steven Smith, Scott Boland, Cameron Green, Josh Hazelwood, Alex Carey, Usman Khawaja, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Michael Neser, Matthew Renshaw, Mitchell Starc
Where to watch the live broadcast of the New Zealand vs Australia Test series in India?
The live broadcast of the New Zealand vs Australia Test series is not available in India.
Where to watch the live streaming of the New Zealand vs Australia Test series in India?
The live streaming of the New Zealand vs Australia Test series is available on Amazon Prime Video in India.
Where to catch the live score of the New Zealand vs Australia Test series in India?
The live scores and updates of the New Zealand vs Australia Test series are available on the SportsTiger app and website.
