New Zealand vs Australia Predictions - Marsh to outmuscle New Zealand in series opener
The article offers a concise betting prediction for the Australia vs New Zealand cricket match. Australia is seen as the clear favorite with odds of 1.44 to win. Mitchell Marsh is recommended as Australia's top batter (odds 4.33), while Rachin Ravindra is suggested for New Zealand's top scorer. The preview guides readers on the best bets and highlights the players likely to influence the game’s outcome.
- Mitchell Marsh hit five sixes in his 106-ball 100 against South Africa.
- Rachin Ravindra hit two sixes in his 27-ball 47 against South Africa.
- Can Australia beat New Zealand to end their seven-match unbeaten run?
Mitchell Marsh hits out against South Africa.
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New Zealand vs Australia Predictions
New Zealand have won their last seven T20Is on the bounce. Australia come into the series on the back of a powerful win over South Africa, so I am backing Australia for the win.
- Australia’s Mitchell Marsh has scored 54, 88 & 100 in his last 4 innings.
- Australia’s Travis Head hit 22 boundaries in his 103-ball 142 against South Africa.
- New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra has scored 30, 63 & 47 in his last 4 T20Is.
- New Zealand’s Devon Conway has scored 59* & 47 in his last 3 T20Is.
Head-to-Head
Australia have won four and lost one of their last five matches against New Zealand, including the last three matches in a row.
New Zealand Form
New Zealand made it five wins from their last five matches when they beat South Africa in the final of their T20I tri-nations series in Zimbabwe.
New Zealand posted 180/5 off their 20 overs, with Devon Conway (47 off 31) and Rachin Ravindra (47 off 27) leading the charge with the bat.
South Africa made a good fist of the run chase, but with victory in the palm of their hand they lost two key wickets as they fell three runs short. Matt Henry (2/19, econ 6.33) picked up both of those wickets.
New Zealand Team News
New Zealand are in good form and are unlikely to make any changes to their team.
Australia Form
Australia bounced back from defeat against South Africa in the 2nd T20I to clinch their three-match series against South Africa 2-1.
South Africa recovered from a slow start to post 172/7 off their 20 overs. Nathan Ellis (3/31, econ 7.75) was the pick of the Aussie bowlers, snapping up the Proteas’ two most dangerous batters.
Australia got off to a flying start through Mitchell Marsh (54 off 37) before slipping to 88/4 in the 11th over. Glenn Maxwell (62* off 36) carried the run-chase single-handedly to the close, snatching a two-wicket win with one ball to spare.
Australia Team News
There are no injury reports from the Australia squad.
Verdict
I am backing Australia to win. I am also backing Mitchell Marsh to top score for Australia.
Rachin Ravindra is a good bet to top score for New Zealand.
Rachin Ravindra is a good bet to top score for New Zealand.
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