New Zealand vs Australia 2nd T20 playing 11, live match time and streaming

Live streaming of the New Zealand vs Australia 2nd T20 match will be available on the SonyLIV app and website in India.

New Zealand captain Michael Bracewell won the toss and elected to bowl first in the rain-affected T20 International against Australia at Mount Maunganui on Friday. The contest, reduced to 18 overs per side, is scheduled to begin at 8:15 pm local time (12:45 pm IST).

 

Captains’ call

 

Bracewell explained the decision to chase, citing conditions underfoot. “We are having a bowl today. Whenever there is a little bit of rain it is better to chase, and we are following that formula tonight. We’ve made three changes — Sears, Neesham and Sodhi come in,” he said.

 

Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh said the surface still offered some assistance to bowlers despite being covered through the day. “Looks a really nice wicket, has been under covers for pretty much the whole day, so there will be a bit in it early on. More of the same from our boys with bat and ball and hopefully we can win the series tonight. Sean Abbott comes in for Ben Dwarshuis,” Marsh said.

 

Pitch and playing conditions

 

The game will be played on the same surface that hosted Wednesday’s clash. Frances Mackay, on pitch duty, noted that the track looked like a belter with a touch of tackiness and a green tinge that could aid fast bowlers early. However, she added that if wickets do not fall upfront, it could again become a batters’ contest given the short format and big boundaries.

 

The revised playing conditions mean each side will have 18 overs, with a powerplay of 5.2 overs.

 

New Zealand vs Australia 2nd T20 probable playing 11:

 

New Zealand: Tim Seifert (wk), Devon Conway, Tim Robinson, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell (c), James Neesham, Matt Henry, Ben Sears, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy.

 

Australia: Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Matthew Short, Tim David, Alex Carey (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Owen, Xavier Bartlett, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.

 

New Zealand vs Australia Head-to-Head in T20Is

 

Total matches played: 20

New Zealand won: 5

Australia won: 14

Tie: 1

 

New Zealand vs Australia 2nd T20 full squad

 

New Zealand squad: Tim Seifert(w), Devon Conway, Tim Robinson, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Bevon Jacobs, Michael Bracewell(c), Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, Ish Sodhi, James Neesham, Ben Sears

 

Australia Squad: Mitchell Marsh(c), Travis Head, Matthew Short, Tim David, Alex Carey(w), Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Owen, Ben Dwarshuis, Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Sean Abbott, Matthew Kuhnemann, Josh Philippe

 

New Zealand vs Australia 2nd T20 live telecast and streaming details

 

When does the NZ vs AUS 2nd T20 match take place?

The 2nd T20 between New Zealand and Australia will be played on Friday, 3 October 2025.

 

What is the venue of the NZ vs AUS 2nd T20 match?

The match will be held at the  Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui 

 

At what time will the live toss for the NZ vs AUS 2nd T20 take place?

The toss for the NZ vs AUS 2nd T20 match will take place at 11:15 AM IST.

 

At what time will the NZ vs AUS 2nd T20 match begin?

The first ball of the NZ vs AUS 2nd T20 match is scheduled for 11:45 AM IST.

 

Which TV channel will live telecast the NZ vs AUS 2nd T20 match in India?

The live telecast for the NZ vs AUS 2nd T20 match will be available on the Sony Sports network in India.

 

How to watch the live streaming of the NZ vs AUS 2nd T20 match in India?

Live streaming of the NZ vs AUS 2nd T20 match will be available on the SonyLIV app and website in India.