New Zealand vs Australia - Players & Playing XI · T20I 2021
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Based on 17 H2H matches (2016–2025)
Last 5 H2H Results (NZ perspective)
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NZ
Rating: 247
AUS
Rating: 260
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Mitchell Marsh
AUS
Catches (1+)
Adam Zampa
AUS
Wickets (1+)
Glenn Phillips
NZ
Catches (1+)
Josh Hazlewood
AUS
Wickets (1+)
Adam Zampa
AUS
Catches (1+)
Devon Conway
NZ
Fours (2+)
Kane Williamson
NZ
Catches (1+)
Devon Conway
NZ
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 16 H2H matches
University Oval
Dunedin, New Zealand
Based on the last 4 T20 matches at this venue (since Feb 2021). 1 rain-affected match excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
NZ at University Oval
Top Scorer
Finn Allen
175 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
James Neesham
7 wkts
AUS at University Oval
Top Scorer
Marcus Stoinis
78 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Kane Richardson
3 wkts
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New Zealand
Playing XI in this match
Australia
Playing XI in this match
New Zealand · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Guptill | c Marcus Stoinis b Daniel Sams | 97 | 50 | 6 | 8 | 194 |
| Tim Seifert (wk) | c Aaron Finch b Kane Richardson | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Kane Williamson (c) | b Adam Zampa | 53 | 35 | 2 | 3 | 151.43 |
| James Neesham | not out | 45* | 16 | 1 | 6 | 281.25 |
| Glenn Phillips | b Jhye Richardson | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 133.33 |
| Devon Conway | c Adam Zampa b Kane Richardson | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Mitchell Santner | c Glenn Maxwell b Kane Richardson | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tim Southee | run out (Matthew Wade) | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 200 |
Australia · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Sams | 4 | 0 | 46 | 1 | 11.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Ashton Agar | 3 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Jhye Richardson | 4 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 9.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Kane Richardson | 4 | 0 | 43 | 3 | 10.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Adam Zampa | 4 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 10.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
Australia · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Wade (wk) | c Kane Williamson b Tim Southee | 24 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 160 |
| Aaron Finch (c) | c Glenn Phillips b Ish Sodhi | 12 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Josh Philippe | c Devon Conway b Mitchell Santner | 45 | 32 | 2 | 3 | 140.63 |
| Glenn Maxwell | c Ish Sodhi b Mitchell Santner | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Marcus Stoinis | c Tim Southee b James Neesham | 78 | 37 | 7 | 5 | 210.81 |
| Ashton Agar | c Devon Conway b Mitchell Santner | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mitchell Marsh | c Tim Seifert b Mitchell Santner | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Sams | c Glenn Phillips b James Neesham | 41 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 273.33 |
| Jhye Richardson | not out | 4* | 1 | 1 | 0 | 400 |
New Zealand · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Southee | 4 | 0 | 47 | 1 | 11.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Trent Boult | 4 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 7.5 | 2 | 0 |
| Kyle Jamieson | 4 | 0 | 56 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| Mitchell Santner | 4 | 0 | 31 | 4 | 7.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Ish Sodhi | 3 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 13.67 | 2 | 0 |
| James Neesham | 1 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 10 | 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 |
Mitchell Santner
NZ
|
122.8 |
| 2 |
Daniel Sams
AUS
|
115.7 |
| 3 |
Marcus Stoinis
AUS
|
108.7 |
| 4 |
Martin Guptill
NZ
|
106.6 |
| 5 |
James Neesham
NZ
|
105.3 |
| 6 |
Kane Richardson
AUS
|
71.0 |
| 7 |
Kane Williamson
NZ
|
51.4 |
| 8 |
Josh Philippe
AUS
|
43.6 |
| 9 |
Jhye Richardson
AUS
|
42.1 |
| 10 |
Tim Southee
NZ
|
39.2 |
| 11 |
Adam Zampa
AUS
|
35.5 |
| 12 |
Matthew Wade
AUS
|
34.8 |
| 13 |
Ish Sodhi
NZ
|
23.2 |
| 14 |
Trent Boult
NZ
|
14.6 |
| 15 |
Aaron Finch
AUS
|
13.4 |
| 16 |
Ashton Agar
AUS
|
9.9 |
| 17 |
Glenn Phillips
NZ
|
8.4 |
| 18 |
Kyle Jamieson
NZ
|
7.8 |
| 19 |
Tim Seifert
NZ
|
2.9 |
| 20 |
Glenn Maxwell
AUS
|
2.6 |
| 21 |
Devon Conway
NZ
|
1.3 |
| 22 |
Mitchell Marsh
AUS
|
0.0 |
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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New Zealand vs Australia: who played
New Zealand won by 4 runs in T20I 2021 at University Oval on 25 February 2021. Martin Guptill top-scored with 97 off 50 balls and Mitchell Santner took 4/31.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in New Zealand vs Australia?
New Zealand XI: Martin Guptill, Tim Seifert (wk), Kane Williamson (c), James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Devon Conway, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult. Australia XI: Matthew Wade (wk), Aaron Finch (c), Josh Philippe, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Ashton Agar, Mitchell Marsh, Daniel Sams, Jhye Richardson, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa.
Who won New Zealand vs Australia?
New Zealand won by 4 runs.
When and where was New Zealand vs Australia played?
New Zealand vs Australia was played at University Oval, Dunedin on Thursday 25 February 2021, in T20I 2021.
What were the final scores in New Zealand vs Australia?
New Zealand scored 219/7 in 20 overs. Australia scored 215/8 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in New Zealand vs Australia?
Mitchell Santner was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 123/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in New Zealand vs Australia?
Martin Guptill top-scored with 97 off 50 balls.
Who took the most wickets in New Zealand vs Australia?
Mitchell Santner took 4/31 in 4 overs.