Australia vs New Zealand - Players & Playing XI · T20 World Cup 2016
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Based on 17 H2H matches (2016–2025)
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AUS
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Glenn Maxwell
AUS
Runs (20+)
Glenn Maxwell
AUS
Sixes (1+)
Kane Williamson
NZ
Runs (20+)
Kane Williamson
NZ
Sixes (1+)
Kane Williamson
NZ
Fours (2+)
Glenn Maxwell
AUS
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 16 H2H matches
Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium
Dharamsala, India
Based on the last 17 T20 matches at this venue (since May 2013). 5 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| IND vs SA 14 Dec 2025 | 117/10 (20) | 120/3 (15.5) | 237 |
| PBKS vs DC 11 May 2026 | 210/5 (20) | 216/7 (19) | 426 |
| PBKS vs MI 14 May 2026 | 200/8 (20) | 205/4 (19.5) | 405 |
| PBKS vs RCB 17 May 2026 | 222/4 (20) | 199/8 (20) | 421 |
| RCB vs GT 26 May 2026 | 254/5 (20) | 162/10 (19.3) | 416 |
AUS at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium
Top Scorer
Usman Khawaja
38 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
James Faulkner
2 wkts
NZ at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium
Top Scorer
Martin Guptill
39 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Mitchell McClenaghan
3 wkts
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Australia
Playing XI in this match
New Zealand
Playing XI in this match
New Zealand · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Guptill | c Glenn Maxwell b James Faulkner | 39 | 27 | 2 | 4 | 144.44 |
| Kane Williamson (c) | c Ashton Agar b Glenn Maxwell | 24 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 120 |
| Colin Munro | c James Faulkner b Mitchell Marsh | 23 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 88.46 |
| Corey Anderson | c Ashton Agar b Glenn Maxwell | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Ross Taylor | c Mitchell Marsh b Shane Watson | 11 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 100 |
| Grant Elliott | run out (Peter Nevill) | 27 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 135 |
| Luke Ronchi (wk) | c Glenn Maxwell b James Faulkner | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Mitchell Santner | run out (Glenn Maxwell) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Adam Milne | not out | 2* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Australia · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Coulter-Nile | 4 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 8.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Shane Watson | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 5.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Ashton Agar | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| James Faulkner | 3 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Zampa | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 3 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Mitchell Marsh | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 6.5 | 1 | 0 |
Australia · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usman Khawaja | run out (Adam Milne) | 38 | 27 | 6 | 0 | 140.74 |
| Shane Watson | c Kane Williamson b Mitchell McClenaghan | 13 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 108.33 |
| Steven Smith (c) | st Luke Ronchi b Mitchell Santner | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 85.71 |
| David Warner | c Martin Guptill b Mitchell Santner | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 54.55 |
| Glenn Maxwell | c Kane Williamson b Ish Sodhi | 22 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 95.65 |
| Mitchell Marsh | c Adam Milne b Mitchell McClenaghan | 24 | 23 | 0 | 2 | 104.35 |
| Ashton Agar | c Ross Taylor b Mitchell McClenaghan | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 112.5 |
| James Faulkner | c Martin Guptill b Corey Anderson | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Nathan Coulter-Nile | b Corey Anderson | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Peter Nevill (wk) | not out | 7* | 2 | 0 | 1 | 350 |
| Adam Zampa | not out | 2* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 200 |
New Zealand · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Anderson | 4 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 7.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Milne | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| Grant Elliott | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Mitchell McClenaghan | 3 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 5.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Mitchell Santner | 4 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Kane Williamson (c) | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Ish Sodhi | 4 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Glenn Maxwell
AUS
|
86.6 |
| 2 |
Mitchell McClenaghan
NZ
|
75.1 |
| 3 |
Mitchell Marsh
AUS
|
71.7 |
| 4 |
Shane Watson
AUS
|
65.2 |
| 5 |
Martin Guptill
NZ
|
64.6 |
| 6 |
Usman Khawaja
AUS
|
64.1 |
| 7 |
Ish Sodhi
NZ
|
63.1 |
| 8 |
James Faulkner
AUS
|
57.3 |
| 9 |
Mitchell Santner
NZ
|
52.9 |
| 10 |
Grant Elliott
NZ
|
52.7 |
| 11 |
Kane Williamson
NZ
|
45.7 |
| 12 |
Corey Anderson
NZ
|
40.3 |
| 13 |
Colin Munro
NZ
|
24.3 |
| 14 |
Ross Taylor
NZ
|
18.2 |
| 15 |
Ashton Agar
AUS
|
18.1 |
| 16 |
Peter Nevill
AUS
|
16.7 |
| 17 |
Adam Zampa
AUS
|
10.8 |
| 18 |
Nathan Coulter-Nile
AUS
|
9.9 |
| 19 |
David Warner
AUS
|
7.9 |
| 20 |
Steven Smith
AUS
|
7.6 |
| 21 |
Luke Ronchi
NZ
|
7.3 |
| 22 |
Adam Milne
NZ
|
6.2 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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Australia vs New Zealand: who played
New Zealand won by 8 runs in T20 World Cup 2016 at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium on 18 March 2016. Martin Guptill top-scored with 39 off 27 balls and Mitchell McClenaghan took 3/17.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Australia vs New Zealand?
Australia XI: Usman Khawaja, Shane Watson, Steven Smith (c), David Warner, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Marsh, Ashton Agar, James Faulkner, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Peter Nevill (wk), Adam Zampa. New Zealand XI: Martin Guptill, Kane Williamson (c), Colin Munro, Corey Anderson, Ross Taylor, Grant Elliott, Luke Ronchi (wk), Mitchell Santner, Adam Milne, Mitchell McClenaghan, Ish Sodhi.
Who won Australia vs New Zealand?
New Zealand won by 8 runs.
When and where was Australia vs New Zealand played?
Australia vs New Zealand was played at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala on Friday 18 March 2016, in T20 World Cup 2016.
What were the final scores in Australia vs New Zealand?
Australia scored 134/9 in 20 overs. New Zealand scored 142/8 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Australia vs New Zealand?
Glenn Maxwell was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 87/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Australia vs New Zealand?
Martin Guptill top-scored with 39 off 27 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Australia vs New Zealand?
Mitchell McClenaghan took 3/17 in 3 overs.