New Zealand vs Australia - Players & Playing XI · T20 World Cup 2021
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Based on 17 H2H matches (2016–2025)
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NZ
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Adam Zampa
AUS
Wickets (1+)
Steven Smith
AUS
Catches (1+)
Devon Conway
NZ
Catches (1+)
Mitchell Marsh
AUS
Sixes (1+)
Mitchell Marsh
AUS
Fours (2+)
Mitchell Marsh
AUS
Runs (20+)
Glenn Maxwell
AUS
Catches (1+)
Devon Conway
NZ
Runs (20+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 16 H2H matches
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Feb 2025). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| GG vs ADKR 28 Dec 2025 | 179/1 (20) | 147/9 (20) | 326 |
| DC vs ADKR 01 Jan 2026 | 158/7 (20) | 108/10 (16.2) | 266 |
| DV vs MIE 04 Jan 2026 | 182/4 (20) | 136/10 (18.3) | 318 |
| UAE vs IRE 29 Jan 2026 | 178/6 (20) | 121/10 (19.5) | 299 |
| UAE vs IRE 31 Jan 2026 | 170/7 (20) | 140/8 (20) | 310 |
NZ at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Kane Williamson
215 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Tim Southee
9 wkts
AUS at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
David Warner
186 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Adam Zampa
11 wkts
Hit Rates
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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 Adam Zampa | 28 | 35 | 3 | 0 | 80 |
| Daryl Mitchell | c Matthew Wade b Josh Hazlewood | 11 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 137.5 |
| Kane Williamson (c) | c Steven Smith b Josh Hazlewood | 85 | 48 | 10 | 3 | 177.08 |
| Glenn Phillips | c Glenn Maxwell b Josh Hazlewood | 18 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 105.88 |
| James Neesham | not out | 13* | 7 | 0 | 1 | 185.71 |
| Tim Seifert (wk) | not out | 8* | 6 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
Australia · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Starc | 4 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 1 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 4 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 3 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 9.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Cummins | 4 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 6.75 | 2 | 0 |
| Adam Zampa | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Mitchell Marsh | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
Australia · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Warner | b Trent Boult | 53 | 38 | 4 | 3 | 139.47 |
| Aaron Finch (c) | c Daryl Mitchell b Trent Boult | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 71.43 |
| Mitchell Marsh | not out | 77* | 50 | 6 | 4 | 154 |
| Glenn Maxwell | not out | 28* | 18 | 4 | 1 | 155.56 |
New Zealand · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Boult | 4 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 4.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Tim Southee | 3.5 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 12.29 | 1 | 0 |
| Adam Milne | 4 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 7.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Ish Sodhi | 3 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 13.33 | 3 | 0 |
| Mitchell Santner | 3 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 7.67 | 0 | 0 |
| James Neesham | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 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 |
Josh Hazlewood
AUS
|
0.0 |
| 2 |
Trent Boult
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 3 |
Kane Williamson
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 4 |
Mitchell Marsh
AUS
|
0.0 |
| 5 |
David Warner
AUS
|
0.0 |
| 6 |
Glenn Maxwell
AUS
|
0.0 |
| 7 |
Adam Zampa
AUS
|
0.0 |
| 8 |
James Neesham
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 9 |
Martin Guptill
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 10 |
Glenn Phillips
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 11 |
Daryl Mitchell
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 12 |
Pat Cummins
AUS
|
0.0 |
| 13 |
Adam Milne
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 14 |
Tim Seifert
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 15 |
Mitchell Santner
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 16 |
Mitchell Starc
AUS
|
0.0 |
| 17 |
Ish Sodhi
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 18 |
Tim Southee
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 19 |
Aaron Finch
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
Australia won by 8 wickets (with 7 balls remaining) in T20 World Cup 2021 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on 14 November 2021. Kane Williamson top-scored with 85 off 48 balls and Josh Hazlewood took 3/16.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in New Zealand vs Australia?
New Zealand XI: Martin Guptill, Daryl Mitchell, Kane Williamson (c), Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Tim Seifert (wk), Mitchell Santner, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult. Australia XI: David Warner, Aaron Finch (c), Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Steven Smith, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade (wk), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.
Who won New Zealand vs Australia?
Australia won by 8 wickets (with 7 balls remaining).
When and where was New Zealand vs Australia played?
New Zealand vs Australia was played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Sunday 14 November 2021, in T20 World Cup 2021.
What were the final scores in New Zealand vs Australia?
New Zealand scored 172/4 in 20 overs. Australia scored 173/2 in 18.5 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in New Zealand vs Australia?
Josh Hazlewood was named Statz MVP. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in New Zealand vs Australia?
Kane Williamson top-scored with 85 off 48 balls.
Who took the most wickets in New Zealand vs Australia?
Josh Hazlewood took 3/16 in 4 overs.