New Zealand vs Australia - Players & Playing XI · T20I 2021
Head-to-Head Record
1 No Result
Based on 17 H2H matches (2016–2025)
Last 5 H2H Results (NZ perspective)
NZ Form
Season Comparison
ICC T20I Rankings
NZ
Rating: 247
AUS
Rating: 260
Active Streaks
View All →
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
Hit Rates
Full Hit Rates →
NZ Form
Top Batters (Recent)
Top Bowlers (Recent)
AUS Form
Top Batters (Recent)
Top Bowlers (Recent)
New Zealand
Playing XI in this match
Australia
Playing XI in this match
Australia · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Philippe | lbw b Trent Boult | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Aaron Finch (c) | c Mitchell Santner b Ish Sodhi | 36 | 32 | 5 | 1 | 112.5 |
| Matthew Wade (wk) | c Martin Guptill b Trent Boult | 44 | 29 | 3 | 2 | 151.72 |
| Glenn Maxwell | c Trent Boult b Mark Chapman | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Marcus Stoinis | c Martin Guptill b Ish Sodhi | 26 | 26 | 2 | 1 | 100 |
| Ashton Agar | c Martin Guptill b Ish Sodhi | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Mitchell Marsh | b Tim Southee | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 111.11 |
| Jhye Richardson | c Glenn Phillips b Tim Southee | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Kane Richardson | not out | 2* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
New Zealand · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Southee | 4 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 9.5 | 4 | 1 |
| Mitchell Santner | 4 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 5.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent Boult | 4 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark Chapman | 2 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Ish Sodhi | 4 | 0 | 24 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Glenn Phillips | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 10.5 | 3 | 0 |
New Zealand · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Conway | c Ashton Agar b Riley Meredith | 36 | 28 | 3 | 1 | 128.57 |
| Martin Guptill | c Mitchell Marsh b Jhye Richardson | 71 | 46 | 7 | 4 | 154.35 |
| Kane Williamson (c) | lbw b Riley Meredith | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Glenn Phillips | not out | 34* | 16 | 5 | 2 | 212.5 |
| Mark Chapman | not out | 1* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
Australia · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Agar | 4 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Meredith | 4 | 0 | 39 | 2 | 9.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Jhye Richardson | 3 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 6.33 | 1 | 0 |
| Kane Richardson | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Zampa | 2.3 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 18.7 | 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 |
Ish Sodhi
NZ
|
81.1 |
| 2 |
Martin Guptill
NZ
|
76.9 |
| 3 |
Glenn Phillips
NZ
|
72.8 |
| 4 |
Matthew Wade
AUS
|
69.2 |
| 5 |
Trent Boult
NZ
|
60.6 |
| 6 |
Riley Meredith
AUS
|
57.0 |
| 7 |
Jhye Richardson
AUS
|
48.6 |
| 8 |
Aaron Finch
AUS
|
43.6 |
| 9 |
Devon Conway
NZ
|
38.9 |
| 10 |
Mark Chapman
NZ
|
33.3 |
| 11 |
Marcus Stoinis
AUS
|
30.3 |
| 12 |
Tim Southee
NZ
|
29.3 |
| 13 |
Ashton Agar
AUS
|
22.3 |
| 14 |
Mitchell Marsh
AUS
|
17.4 |
| 15 |
Mitchell Santner
NZ
|
13.2 |
| 16 |
Kane Richardson
AUS
|
10.0 |
| 17 |
Adam Zampa
AUS
|
4.5 |
| 18 |
Josh Philippe
AUS
|
2.2 |
| 19 |
Glenn Maxwell
AUS
|
0.5 |
| 20 |
Kane Williamson
NZ
|
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.
Match report not available yet.
New Zealand vs Australia: who played
New Zealand won by 7 wickets (with 27 balls remaining) in T20I 2021 at Sky Stadium on 6 March 2021. Martin Guptill top-scored with 71 off 46 balls and Ish Sodhi took 3/24.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in New Zealand vs Australia?
New Zealand XI: Devon Conway, Martin Guptill, Kane Williamson (c), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Tim Seifert (wk), James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult. Australia XI: Josh Philippe, Aaron Finch (c), Matthew Wade (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Ashton Agar, Mitchell Marsh, Jhye Richardson, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa, Riley Meredith.
Who won New Zealand vs Australia?
New Zealand won by 7 wickets (with 27 balls remaining).
When and where was New Zealand vs Australia played?
New Zealand vs Australia was played at Sky Stadium, Wellington on Saturday 6 March 2021, in T20I 2021.
What were the final scores in New Zealand vs Australia?
New Zealand scored 143/3 in 15.3 overs. Australia scored 142/8 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in New Zealand vs Australia?
Ish Sodhi was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 81/100. 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 71 off 46 balls.
Who took the most wickets in New Zealand vs Australia?
Ish Sodhi took 3/24 in 4 overs.