Australia vs New Zealand - Prediction, Preview & H2H · WTC 2026
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Australia vs New Zealand: preview and key facts
Australia play New Zealand at Perth Stadium on Wednesday 9 December in WTC 2026. Australia lead the head-to-head 5-0 from 5 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 Travis Head, Matt Renshaw, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green and 7 more, and New Zealand Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Rachin Ravindra and 7 more. The full predicted XIs and squads are on this page.
Who captains Australia and New Zealand?
Pat Cummins captains Australia, with Alex Carey keeping wicket. Confirmed XIs land at the toss, about 30 minutes before the start, and both full squads are on this page.
Who leads the Australia vs New Zealand head-to-head record?
Australia lead 5-0 from 5 matches. They last met at Hagley Oval on 07 Mar 2024: Australia won by 3 wickets.
What is Australia's current form in 2025/2027?
Australia have won 5 and lost 3 of their 8 matches in 2025/2027, averaging 250.8 runs per match and conceding 262.3. Each side's last five results are on this page, beside the head-to-head record.
What is New Zealand's current form in 2025/2027?
New Zealand have won 4 and lost 1 of their 6 matches in 2025/2027, averaging 336.3 runs per match and conceding 262.8. 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 Perth Stadium on Wednesday 9 December 2026, starting at 02:20 UK time (02:20 UTC, 07:50 IST).
Who are the top run-scorers in Australia vs New Zealand head-to-head matches?
Across the 5 meetings Statz has on record, the top run-scorers in Australia vs New Zealand meetings are Marnus Labuschagne (Australia, 512 runs), Steven Smith (Australia, 233 runs) and Travis Head (Australia, 202 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 5 meetings Statz has on record, the top wicket-takers in Australia vs New Zealand meetings are Matt Henry (New Zealand, 13 wickets), Mitchell Starc (Australia, 12 wickets) and Nathan Lyon (Australia, 11 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 Devon Conway (New Zealand, 699 runs in 9 innings), Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand, 426 runs in 10 innings) and Tom Latham (New Zealand, 416 runs in 8 innings). Devon Conway's latest innings: 1, 9 and 157.
Who are the in-form bowlers for Australia and New Zealand?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading wicket-takers are Mitchell Starc (Australia, 37 wickets in 10 innings), Matt Henry (New Zealand, 23 wickets in 6 innings) and Nathan Smith (New Zealand, 17 wickets in 6 innings). Each bowler's figures from those matches are in the form cards on this page.
Where are Australia and New Zealand in the standings?
Australia are 1st with 108 points from 7 matches, and New Zealand are 4th with 52 points from 6 matches. The full table, with every side's points, is on the standings page.
What is the pitch like at Perth Stadium?
Over the last 6 completed matches at Perth Stadium since Dec 2018 (rain-affected games excluded), the average match total is 1014 runs, the first innings averages 357 and teams batting first have won 83%. 80% of wickets fall to pace and 20% to spin.
What is Australia's record at Perth Stadium?
Australia have won 5 and lost 1 of their 6 matches at Perth Stadium. Across all sides, teams batting first have won 83% of matches there. The ground's average scores and toss record are on the venue tab.
What is New Zealand's record at Perth Stadium?
New Zealand have won 0 and lost 1 of their 1 match at Perth Stadium. Across all sides, teams batting first have won 83% of matches there. The ground's average scores and toss record are on the venue tab.