New Zealand will be up against Australia in the 2nd match of the Australia in New Zealand, 2 Test Series, 2024 at the Hagley Oval, Christchurch on 8th March at 03:30 AM IST.
NZ vs AUS (New Zealand vs Australia), 2nd Test - Match Information
Match: New Zealand vs Australia, 2nd Test
Date: 8th March, 2024
Time: 03:30 AM IST
Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch
NZ vs AUS (New Zealand vs Australia), 2nd Test Preview
New Zealand and Australia have played 1 match in the series, with Australia winning all the games played so far.
In the first game of this series, Cameron Green was the Man of the Match and Matt Henry scored the highest fantasy points for New Zealand with 227 match fantasy points while Cameron Green topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Australia with 290 match fantasy points.
NZ vs AUS, Hagley Oval, Christchurch Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Hagley Oval, Christchurch will allow for good stroke play and the batters will find it easy to bat on the surface. It will not allow a lot of assistance to the bowlers and wicket-taking is not going to be easy. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 294 runs. Both teams will look to chase upon winning the toss as the majority of the games played on this ground have been won by the side chasing.
Weather Report for Hagley Oval, Christchurch
The temperature is expected to be around 14°C and humidity is expected to be around 67%. 3.39 m/s winds are expected. Cloud cover is expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 88% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team.
NZ vs AUS, Head-to-Head
In the 61 matches played between these 2 teams, Australia's batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for New Zealand.
NZ vs AUS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Phillips | 2 | 76 | 25.3 | 7 | 13.6 | 71, 0, 1, 0, 4 | 0, 5, 0, 2, 0 |
| Kane Williamson | 3 | 303 | 75.8 | 0 | - | 0, 9, 43, 133, 118 | - |
| Usman Khawaja | 3 | 191 | 38.2 | 0 | - | 33, 28, 75, 10, 45 | - |
- Glenn Dominic Phillips
Glenn Phillips is a batter with an average of 152 match fantasy points in the last 6 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is a batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played few matches, this player has scored 71, 0, 1, 0 and 4 runs averaging 25.3 per match. Glenn Phillips is also a handy bowler, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 7 wickets at an average of 13.6 per match. He has done well against this opposition, taking 5 wickets in recent matches.
- Kane Stuart Williamson
Kane Williamson is a batter with an average of 146 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recent few matches, Kane Williamson has scored 0, 9, 43, 133 and 118 runs averaging 75.8 per match. He has a good record at this venue as in the last 3 matches this player played here, he has taken 1 wicket.
- Usman Tariq Khawaja
Usman Khawaja can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Usman Khawaja has an average of 94 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.3. He is a top-order batter who bats left-handed. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 191 runs at an average of 38.2 per match.
NZ vs AUS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Henry | 2 | 56 | 28 | 9 | 16.7 | 0, 42, 0, 14, 0 | 5, 0, 3, 0, 1 |
| Nathan Lyon | 2 | 61 | 20.3 | 10 | 10.8 | 41, 0, 5, 0, 15 | 0, 6, 0, 4, 0 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 2 | 23 | 23 | 6 | 18.8 | 1, 0, 22, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 2, 2 |
- Matthew James Henry
Matt Henry is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Matt Henry has an average of 131 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. He is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and in the last few matches, this player has taken 5, 0, 3, 0 and 1 wickets at an average of 16.7. He has had a good time at this venue as in the recent 2 matches this player played here, he has taken 12 wickets.
- Nathan Michael Lyon
Nathan Lyon is a bowler with an average of 105 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Nathan Lyon is an off-break bowler and in the recently played few matches, he has taken 0, 6, 0, 4 and 0 wickets at an average of 10.8.
- Josh Reginald Hazlewood
Josh Hazlewood can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Josh Hazlewood has an average of 96 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.3. He bowls right-arm fast-medium and in the last 2 matches, this player has taken 6 wickets at an average of 18.8. Josh Hazlewood has a good record against this opponent, taking 0, 2, 0, 2 and 0 wickets in recent matches.
NZ vs AUS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Kuggeleijn | 2 | 62 | 20.7 | 2 | 46.5 | 0, 0, 0, 26, 36 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Cameron Green | 2 | 311 | 311 | 2 | 47 | 174, 34, 0, 0, 6 | 0, 0, 1, 1, 0 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 2 | 59 | 29.5 | 4 | 14.8 | 0, 0, 0, 59, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 3 |
- Scott Christopher Kuggeleijn
Scott Kuggeleijn is an all-rounder with an average of 136 match fantasy points in the last 2 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He bowls right-arm fast-medium and in the recently played 2 matches, this player has taken 2 wickets at an average of 46.5. He has had a good time at this venue as in the last few matches this player played here, he has taken 3, 0, 6, 2 and 0 wickets.
- Cameron Donald Green
Cameron Green is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Cameron Green has an average of 115 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played few matches, this player has scored 174, 34, 0, 0 and 6 runs averaging 311 per match. Cameron Green can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm fast-medium and in recent matches, he has taken 0, 0, 1, 1, 0 wickets.
- Rachin Ravindra
Rachin Ravindra is an all-rounder with an average of 149 match fantasy points in the last 6 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recently played few matches, Rachin Ravindra has scored 0, 0, 0, 59 and 0 runs at an average of 29.5 per match. He is also a handy bowler, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches, he has taken 4 wickets at an average of 14.8 per match.
NZ vs AUS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Green | 2 | 311 | 311 | 2 | 47 | 174, 34, 0, 0, 6 | 0, 0, 1, 1, 0 |
| Nathan Lyon | 2 | 61 | 20.3 | 10 | 10.8 | 41, 0, 5, 0, 15 | 0, 6, 0, 4, 0 |
| Matt Henry | 2 | 56 | 28 | 9 | 16.7 | 0, 42, 0, 14, 0 | 5, 0, 3, 0, 1 |
| Glenn Phillips | 2 | 76 | 25.3 | 7 | 13.6 | 71, 0, 1, 0, 4 | 0, 5, 0, 2, 0 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 2 | 59 | 29.5 | 4 | 14.8 | 0, 0, 0, 59, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 3 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 2 | 23 | 23 | 6 | 18.8 | 1, 0, 22, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 2, 2 |
The top point-getters for New Zealand are Matt Henry with 227 match fantasy points, Glenn Phillips with 181 match fantasy points and Rachin Ravindra with 105 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Australia are Cameron Green with 290 match fantasy points, Nathan Lyon with 245 match fantasy points and Josh Hazlewood with 103 match fantasy points.
NZ vs AUS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Kuggeleijn | 2 | 62 | 20.7 | 2 | 46.5 | 0, 0, 0, 26, 36 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Matt Henry | 2 | 56 | 28 | 9 | 16.7 | 0, 42, 0, 14, 0 | 5, 0, 3, 0, 1 |
| Glenn Phillips | 2 | 76 | 25.3 | 7 | 13.6 | 71, 0, 1, 0, 4 | 0, 5, 0, 2, 0 |
| Cameron Green | 2 | 311 | 311 | 2 | 47 | 174, 34, 0, 0, 6 | 0, 0, 1, 1, 0 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 2 | 59 | 29.5 | 4 | 14.8 | 0, 0, 0, 59, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 3 |
- Scott Christopher Kuggeleijn
Scott Kuggeleijn is an all-rounder with an average of 136 match fantasy points in the last 2 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Scott Kuggeleijn bowls right-arm fast-medium and in the recently played 2 matches, he has taken 2 wickets at an average of 46.5. This player has been successful against this team, taking 2 wickets in recent matches. Scott Kuggeleijn has a good record at this venue as in the recent 2 matches he played here, he has taken 11 wickets.
- Matthew James Henry
Matt Henry is a bowler with an average of 131 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player bowls right-arm fast-medium and in the last 2 matches, Matt Henry has taken 9 wickets at an average of 16.7. He has been successful against this team, taking 5, 0, 3, 0 and 1 wickets in recent matches. This player has bowled well at this venue as in the recent few matches Matt Henry played here, he has taken 4, 0, 3, 0 and 5 wickets.
- Glenn Dominic Phillips
Glenn Phillips is a batter with an average of 152 match fantasy points in the last 6 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a right-handed batter. In the last 2 matches, this player has scored 76 runs at an average of 25.3 per match. Glenn Phillips is also a handy bowler, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 7 wickets, averaging at 13.6 wickets per match. He has a good record against this opponent, taking 5 wickets in recent matches.
- Cameron Donald Green
Cameron Green can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 115 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. Cameron Green is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 2 matches, he has scored 311 runs at an average of 311 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm fast-medium and in recent matches, he has taken 2 wickets at an average of 47 per match.
- Rachin Ravindra
Rachin Ravindra can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 149 match fantasy points in the last 6 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. This player is a top-order batter who bats left-handed. In the recently played 2 matches, Rachin Ravindra has scored 59 runs averaging 29.5 per match. He is also a handy bowler, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches, he has taken 1, 0, 0, 0 and 3 wickets at an average of 14.8 per match.
NZ vs AUS Squad Information
Australia (AUS) Squad: Josh Hazlewood, Steven Smith, Usman Khawaja, Mitchell Starc, Mitchell Marsh, Nathan Lyon, Michael Neser, Pat Cummins, Scott Boland, Travis Head, Alex Carey, Matt Renshaw, Marnus Labuschagne and Cameron Green
New Zealand (NZ) Squad: Tim Southee, Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Mitchell Santner, Scott Kuggeleijn, Matt Henry, Will Young, Tom Blundell, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears and William O'Rourke
NZ vs AUS Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Alex Carey and Tom Blundell
Batters: Daryl Mitchell, Usman Khawaja and Will Young
All-Rounders: Glenn Phillips, Cameron Green and Rachin Ravindra
Bowlers: Scott Kuggeleijn, Matt Henry and Nathan Lyon
Captain: Usman Khawaja
Vice-Captain: Will Young
Photo credit: Alamy
