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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ICC T20I Rankings
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
Sky Stadium
Wellington, New Zealand
Based on the last 10 T20 matches at this venue (since Feb 2018). 1 rain-affected match excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
NZ at Sky Stadium
Top Scorer
Tim Seifert
291 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Ish Sodhi
18 wkts
AUS at Sky Stadium
Top Scorer
Aaron Finch
184 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Ashton Agar
8 wkts
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New Zealand
Playing XI in this match
Australia
Playing XI in this match
Australia · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Wade (wk) | c Ish Sodhi b Mitchell Santner | 14 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 140 |
| Aaron Finch (c) | not out | 79* | 55 | 5 | 4 | 143.64 |
| Josh Philippe | c Tim Southee b Ish Sodhi | 13 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 76.47 |
| Glenn Maxwell | c Martin Guptill b Trent Boult | 18 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 200 |
| Marcus Stoinis | c Kane Williamson b Ish Sodhi | 19 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 146.15 |
| Ashton Agar | b Trent Boult | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mitchell Marsh | c Tim Southee b Ish Sodhi | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Jhye Richardson | not out | 4* | 7 | 0 | 0 | 57.14 |
New Zealand · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Southee | 4 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent Boult | 4 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 6.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Mitchell Santner | 4 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Jamieson | 4 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 12.25 | 2 | 0 |
| Ish Sodhi | 4 | 0 | 32 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
New Zealand · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Guptill | c Glenn Maxwell b Ashton Agar | 7 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 70 |
| Tim Seifert (wk) | b Kane Richardson | 19 | 28 | 3 | 0 | 67.86 |
| Kane Williamson (c) | c Mitchell Marsh b Glenn Maxwell | 8 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Devon Conway | c Marcus Stoinis b Ashton Agar | 17 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 85 |
| Glenn Phillips | run out (Josh Philippe) | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| James Neesham | c Aaron Finch b Adam Zampa | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Mitchell Santner | b Glenn Maxwell | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Tim Southee | c Matthew Wade b Kane Richardson | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 150 |
| Kyle Jamieson | c Glenn Maxwell b Kane Richardson | 30 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 166.67 |
| Ish Sodhi | c Aaron Finch b Adam Zampa | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent Boult | not out | 6* | 6 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
Australia · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Agar | 4 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 2.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Meredith | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 6.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Jhye Richardson | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Zampa | 4 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Kane Richardson | 2.5 | 0 | 19 | 3 | 7.6 | 1 | 0 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 3 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 4.67 | 1 | 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 |
Ashton Agar
AUS
|
110.2 |
| 2 |
Glenn Maxwell
AUS
|
96.6 |
| 3 |
Aaron Finch
AUS
|
85.3 |
| 4 |
Ish Sodhi
NZ
|
71.6 |
| 5 |
Mitchell Santner
NZ
|
70.9 |
| 6 |
Trent Boult
NZ
|
65.6 |
| 7 |
Kyle Jamieson
NZ
|
65.5 |
| 8 |
Marcus Stoinis
AUS
|
35.1 |
| 9 |
Adam Zampa
AUS
|
34.7 |
| 10 |
Matthew Wade
AUS
|
27.6 |
| 11 |
Kane Richardson
AUS
|
27.2 |
| 12 |
Devon Conway
NZ
|
22.8 |
| 13 |
Tim Southee
NZ
|
18.5 |
| 14 |
Tim Seifert
NZ
|
18.3 |
| 15 |
Josh Philippe
AUS
|
13.6 |
| 16 |
Kane Williamson
NZ
|
10.5 |
| 17 |
Martin Guptill
NZ
|
10.4 |
| 18 |
Jhye Richardson
AUS
|
9.2 |
| 19 |
Riley Meredith
AUS
|
7.4 |
| 20 |
Mitchell Marsh
AUS
|
6.5 |
| 21 |
James Neesham
NZ
|
2.7 |
| 22 |
Glenn Phillips
NZ
|
0.7 |
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
Australia won by 50 runs in T20I 2021 at Sky Stadium on 5 March 2021. Aaron Finch top-scored with 79 off 55 balls and Kane Richardson took 3/19.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in New Zealand vs Australia?
New Zealand XI: Martin Guptill, Tim Seifert (wk), Kane Williamson (c), Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, 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, Jhye Richardson, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa, Riley Meredith.
Who won New Zealand vs Australia?
Australia won by 50 runs.
When and where was New Zealand vs Australia played?
New Zealand vs Australia was played at Sky Stadium, Wellington on Friday 5 March 2021, in T20I 2021.
What were the final scores in New Zealand vs Australia?
New Zealand scored 106/10 in 18.5 overs. Australia scored 156/6 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in New Zealand vs Australia?
Ashton Agar was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 110/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in New Zealand vs Australia?
Aaron Finch top-scored with 79 off 55 balls.
Who took the most wickets in New Zealand vs Australia?
Kane Richardson took 3/19 in 2.5 overs.