Australia vs New Zealand - Prediction, Preview & H2H · T20I 2022
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Australia vs New Zealand: preview and key facts
Australia play New Zealand at Manuka Oval on Tuesday 8 February in T20I 2022. Australia lead the head-to-head 11-5 from 17 meetings. Confirmed XIs land around the toss; until then this page shows each side's likely team and full squad.
Frequently asked questions
Who is playing in Australia vs New Zealand?
Confirmed XIs are announced around the toss, about 30 minutes before the start. Based on their last matches, Australia are likely to field Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis, Tim David, Nathan Ellis and 1 more, and New Zealand Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell and 4 more. The full predicted XIs and squads are on this page.
Who leads the Australia vs New Zealand head-to-head record?
Australia lead 11-5 from 17 matches, with 1 draw or no-result. They last met at Bay Oval on 04 Oct 2025: Australia won by 3 wickets (with 12 balls remaining).
What is Australia's current form in 2022?
Australia have won 10 and lost 6 of their 17 matches in 2022, averaging 149.6 runs per match and conceding 151.1. Each side's last five results are on this page, beside the head-to-head record.
What is New Zealand's current form in 2022?
New Zealand have won 9 and lost 2 of their 14 matches in 2022, averaging 152.8 runs per match and conceding 122. Each side's last five results are on this page, beside the head-to-head record.
When and where is Australia vs New Zealand being played?
Australia vs New Zealand is being played at Manuka Oval on Tuesday 8 February 2022, starting at 08:10 UK time (08:10 UTC, 13:40 IST).
Who are the top run-scorers in Australia vs New Zealand head-to-head matches?
Across the 17 meetings Statz has on record, the top run-scorers in Australia vs New Zealand meetings are Mitchell Marsh (Australia, 470 runs), Martin Guptill (New Zealand, 416 runs) and Devon Conway (New Zealand, 348 runs). The head-to-head card on this page has each of those matches, with the scores and the result.
Who are the top wicket-takers in Australia vs New Zealand head-to-head matches?
Across the 17 meetings Statz has on record, the top wicket-takers in Australia vs New Zealand meetings are Ish Sodhi (New Zealand, 17 wickets), Mitchell Santner (New Zealand, 17 wickets) and Trent Boult (New Zealand, 14 wickets). The head-to-head card on this page has each of those matches, with the scores and the result.
Who are the in-form batters for Australia and New Zealand?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading run-scorers are Glenn Phillips (New Zealand, 341 runs in 5 innings), Bevon Jacobs (New Zealand, 238 runs in 9 innings) and Matt Renshaw (Australia, 233 runs in 8 innings). Glenn Phillips' latest innings: 17, 107 and 65.
Who are the in-form bowlers for Australia and New Zealand?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading wicket-takers are Adam Zampa (Australia, 19 wickets in 10 innings), Mitchell Santner (New Zealand, 9 wickets in 5 innings) and Nathan Ellis (Australia, 8 wickets in 7 innings). Each bowler's figures from those matches are in the form cards on this page.
What is the pitch like at Manuka Oval?
Over the last 29 completed matches at Manuka Oval since Jan 2015 (rain-affected games excluded), the average match total is 313 runs, the first innings averages 165 and teams batting first have won 41%. 58% of wickets fall to pace and 37% to spin.
What is Australia's record at Manuka Oval?
Australia have won 2 and lost 3 of their 7 matches at Manuka Oval. Across all sides, teams batting first have won 41% of matches there. The ground's average scores and toss record are on the venue tab.