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New Zealand and Australia are all set to face off in a two-match Test series in New Zealand, starting on February 29. This is Australia’s first visit to their Tasman neighbours since 2016, and the first Test series between the teams since 2020.
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Australia hold an exceptional Test record against New Zealand, winning 34 and losing just 8 of the 60 matches between the teams. The Kiwis have only won a Test series against Australia twice in their history, winning back-to-back in 1985/86.
In the recently concluded Chappell-Hadlee T20I series between the teams, Australia won 3-0, in three high-scoring encounters.
How to watch Australia vs New Zealand, 1st Test from India?
There will be no live telecast of the series in India. However, fans can catch the action online, on Amazon Prime Video which holds the rights to broadcast New Zealand’s home series.
| Tournament | Date | Online stream | TV Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand vs Australia, 1st Test | February 29, 2024 – March 4, 2024 | Amazon Prime Video |
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Australia vs New Zealand, 1st Test: Squads and playing XI
New Zealand squad: Tim Southee (c), Tom Blundell, Matt Henry, Scott Kuggelijn, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, William O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Neil Wagner, Kane Williamson, Will Young.
Australia squad: Pat Cummins (c), Steve Smith, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Michael Neser, Matt Renshaw, Mitchell Starc.
Australia playing XI (1st Test): Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.
