Match 27 of the ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 will be played between Australia and New Zealand (AUS vs NZ) at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala on 28th October 2023 at 10:30 AM IST.

AUS vs NZ (Australia vs New Zealand), Match 27 - Match Information

Match: Australia vs New Zealand, Match 27
Date: 28th October 2023
Time: 10:30 AM IST
Venue: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala

AUS vs NZ (Australia vs New Zealand), Match 27 Preview

Australia have played 5 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fourth on the points table, while New Zealand have also played 5 matches in the series and they are currently ranked third on the points table.

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 Points Table

The points table of ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.

Team P W L Pts. NRR
IND 5 5 0 10 +1.353
SA 5 4 1 8 +2.370
NZ 5 4 1 8 +1.481
AUS 5 3 2 6 +1.142
SL 5 2 3 4 -0.205
PAK 5 2 3 4 -0.400
AFG 5 2 3 4 -0.969
BAN 5 1 4 2 -1.253
ENG 5 1 4 2 -1.634
NED 5 1 4 2 -1.902

Both teams last played against each other in the 3rd ODI of the New Zealand in Australia, 3 ODI Series, 2022 where Steven Smith scored the highest fantasy points for Australia with 158 match fantasy points while Trent Boult topped the fantasy points leaderboard for New Zealand with 82 match fantasy points.

In the last match played by Australia against Netherlands, Australia beat Netherlands by 309 runs. The top fantasy player for Australia was Glenn Maxwell who scored 159 fantasy points.

In their last match in this series against India, India beat New Zealand by 4 wickets. The top fantasy player for New Zealand was Daryl Mitchell who scored 171 fantasy points.

AUS vs NZ, Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 222 runs. Chasing a target should be the preferred option at the venue, since the team batting first has only won 30% of its matches.

Weather Report for Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala

Temperature is expected to be around 22.25 °C with 41% humidity. Winds at a speed of 2.86 m/s are expected. Cloud cover expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers.

Pace or Spin?

Pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 71% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, we that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.

AUS vs NZ, Head to Head

In the 141 matches played between these 2 teams, bowlers of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.

AUS vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
David Warner 5 332 66.4 0 0 104, 163, 11, 13, 41 -
Will Young 5 153 30.6 0 0 17, 54, 70, 0, 12 -
Steven Smith 5 143 28.6 0 0 71, 7, 0, 19, 46 -
  1. David Andrew Warner

    David Warner can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 82 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. This player is a top order opening left-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches David Warner has scored 332 runs at an average of 66.4 per match.

  2. William Alexander Young

    Will Young is a batter and has an average of 39 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.3 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order opening right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 17, 54, 70, 0, 12 runs at an average of 30.6 per match.

  3. Steven Peter Devereux Smith

    Steven Smith can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Steven Smith has an average of 39 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.3. He is a top order batter, who bats right-handed. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 143 runs at an average of 28.6 per match.

AUS vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Mitchell Starc 3 2 0.4 4 0.8 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 0, 1, 0, 1, 2
Trent Boult 4 0 0 5 1 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 0, 1, 2, 2, 0
Pat Cummins 3 18 3.6 5 1 12, 0, 6, 0, 0 0, 1, 0, 2, 2
  1. Mitchell Aaron Starc

    Mitchell Starc is a bowler and has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.4 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Mitchell Starc is a left-arm fast bowler and in the recently played 3 matches he has taken 4 wickets at an average of 0.8.

  2. Trent Alexander Boult

    Trent Boult is a bowler and has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a left-arm fast medium bowler and in the recent 4 matches Trent Boult has taken 0, 1, 2, 2, 0 wickets at an average of 1.

  3. Patrick James Cummins

    Pat Cummins is a bowler and has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recent 3 matches this player has taken 0, 1, 0, 2, 2 wickets at an average of 1.

AUS vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Daryl Mitchell 4 268 53.6 0 0 130, 1, 0, 89, 48 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Rachin Ravindra 3 107 21.4 1 0.2 75, 0, 32, 0, 9 0, 0, 0, 1, 0
Mitchell Marsh 4 182 36.4 2 0.4 9, 0, 121, 52, 0 0, 2, 0, 0, 0
  1. Daryl Joseph Mitchell

    Daryl Mitchell is an all-rounder and has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. Daryl Mitchell is a top order right-handed batter. In the recent 4 matches he has scored 268 runs at an average of 53.6 per match.

  2. Rachin Ravindra

    Rachin Ravindra is an all-rounder and has an average of 85 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top order opening left-handed batter. In the last 3 matches Rachin Ravindra has scored 75, 0, 32, 0, 9 runs at an average of 21.4 per match.

  3. Mitchell Ross Marsh

    Mitchell Marsh is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. This player is a top order opening batter, who bats right-handed. In the recently played 4 matches Mitchell Marsh has scored 9, 0, 121, 52, 0 runs at an average of 36.4 per match.

AUS vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
David Warner 5 332 66.4 0 0 104, 163, 11, 13, 41 -
Daryl Mitchell 4 268 53.6 0 0 130, 1, 0, 89, 48 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Mitchell Marsh 4 182 36.4 2 0.4 9, 0, 121, 52, 0 0, 2, 0, 0, 0
Adam Zampa 3 2 0.4 12 2.4 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 0, 4, 0, 4, 4
Rachin Ravindra 3 107 21.4 1 0.2 75, 0, 32, 0, 9 0, 0, 0, 1, 0
Lockie Ferguson 4 1 0.2 8 1.6 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 0, 2, 3, 3, 0

The top point-getters for Australia are David Warner with 211 match fantasy points, Mitchell Marsh with 163 match fantasy points and Adam Zampa with 125 match fantasy points.

The top point-getters for New Zealand are Daryl Mitchell with 171 match fantasy points, Rachin Ravindra with 91 match fantasy points and Lockie Ferguson with 61 match fantasy points.

AUS vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Mitchell Starc 3 2 0.4 4 0.8 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 0, 1, 0, 1, 2
Daryl Mitchell 4 268 53.6 0 0 130, 1, 0, 89, 48 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Rachin Ravindra 3 107 21.4 1 0.2 75, 0, 32, 0, 9 0, 0, 0, 1, 0
Mitchell Marsh 4 182 36.4 2 0.4 9, 0, 121, 52, 0 0, 2, 0, 0, 0
David Warner 5 332 66.4 0 0 104, 163, 11, 13, 41 -
  1. Mitchell Aaron Starc

    Mitchell Starc is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. This player bowls left-arm fast and in the last 3 matches Mitchell Starc has taken 4 wickets at an average of 0.8.

  2. Daryl Joseph Mitchell

    Daryl Mitchell is an all-rounder and has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top order right-handed batter. In the recent 4 matches this player has scored 130, 1, 0, 89, 48 runs averaging 53.6 per match.

  3. Rachin Ravindra

    Rachin Ravindra is an all-rounder and has an average of 85 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high risk, high returns pick in your team. Rachin Ravindra is a top order opening batter, who bats left-handed. In the last 3 matches he has scored 75, 0, 32, 0, 9 runs at an average of 21.4 per match.

  4. Mitchell Ross Marsh

    Mitchell Marsh is an all-rounder and has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top order opening batter, who bats right-handed. In the last 4 matches Mitchell Marsh has scored 182 runs averaging 36.4 per match.

  5. David Andrew Warner

    David Warner is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 82 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. This player is a top order opening left-handed batter. In the last 5 matches David Warner has scored 104, 163, 11, 13, 41 runs averaging 66.4 per match.

AUS vs NZ Squad Information

Australia (AUS) Squad: Josh Hazlewood, Steven Smith, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Mitchell Starc, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Marsh, Pat Cummins, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, Travis Head, Alex Carey, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis and Cameron Green

New Zealand (NZ) Squad: Tim Southee, Kane Williamson, Trent Boult, Tom Latham, James Neesham, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Ish Sodhi, Mitchell Santner, Mark Chapman, Matt Henry, Will Young, Tom Blundell, Lockie Ferguson, Glenn Phillips and Rachin Ravindra

AUS vs NZ Possible Playing XI

Australia (AUS) Possible Playing XI: David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis, Steven Smith, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Marsh and Marcus Stoinis

New Zealand (NZ) Possible Playing XI: Devon Conway, Tom Latham, Will Young, Mark Chapman, Matt Henry, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner and Glenn Phillips

AUS vs NZ Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keeper: Devon Conway

Batters: Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith and Travis Head

All-Rounders: Rachin Ravindra and Mitchell Santner

Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Trent Boult, Pat Cummins and Adam Zampa

Captain: Steven Smith

Vice-Captain: Adam Zampa

Photo credit: Alamy