T20 World Cup 2022: Australia VS New Zealand -  Match predictions and tips

    Australia and New Zealand will square off on October 22 at the Sydney Cricket Ground in the 13th game of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022

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    The Super 12 stage of the T20 World Cup 2022 will begin on October 22 at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), with the Trans-Tasman battle serving as the opening game.

    Kane Williamson will captain the New Zealanders, while Aaron Finch will captain the Australians at this World Cup. 

    On the ICC Men's T20I rankings, New Zealand is currently ranked fifth, while Australia, the reigning T20 World champion, is ranked sixth. 

    Australia recently suffered a 2-0 defeat to England in a home T20I series. On the other hand, New Zealand was defeated by Pakistan in the final of the Tri-series.

    Australia's players to watch

      1. Mitchell Marsh- He is an Australian right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-fast bowler. In 42 T20I games, he has scored 980 runs and claimed 15 wickets. He hopes to contribute here both with the bat and the ball.

    2. Josh Hazlewood- He is an Australian left-handed batsman and a right-arm fast bowler. In 37 T20I matches so far, he has taken 53 wickets. He'll also be trying to have an influence here.

    New Zealand's players to watch

     1. Glenn Phillips- He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler from New Zealand. He has scored 1039 runs in 49 T20I outings so far.

     2. Michael Bracewell- He is a New Zealand left-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler. In 13 T20I matches, he has scored 90 runs and taken 17 wickets. 

    Match Prediction

    Australia is predicted to win the match due to home advantage.

    Top Picks

    Mitchell Marsh

    Josh Hazlewood

    Glenn Phillips

    Michael Bracewell 

    Pitch Report

    The Sydney Cricket Ground pitch frequently gives batters a chance to make a few quick runs. Spinners may think they have a better chance in the middle overs because the rise does not initially benefit pacers significantly. Chasing would be great if you win the toss on this surface.

    Team Squad

    Australia- David Warner, Aaron Finch (c), Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Matthew Wade, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, and Josh Hazlewood.

    New Zealand- Matin Guptil, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson (c), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Jimmy Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult, Adam Milne, and Tim Southee.

     

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