After a small break, New Zealand and Australia will be back in action. The trans-Tasman rivals will take on each other in a T20I series in October 2025.
Interestingly, the Blackcaps and the Aussies will contest for the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy in this T20I series instead of the usual ODI series.
So, when does the New Zealand vs Australia 2025 T20I series start?
It’s a short series, which starts with the first T20I between New Zealand and Australia on October 1. It’s an evening fixture set for a 7:15 PM local start (11:45 AM IST).
Okay, how many matches are there?
Both teams will play only three T20Is. These games will be crucial in the lead-up to the T20 World Cup scheduled next year.
Which venue will host the matches?
Both teams will set their camps in Mount Maunganui for the whole series. The Bay Oval will host all three T20Is.
Alright, what’s the complete schedule for the New Zealand vs Australia 2025 T20I series?
The T20I series is a four-day affair. After the first T20I, the second match will follow on October 3. And the last T20I will take place the next day.
Australia Tour of New Zealand 2025 Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (Local / IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | 1st T20I | Mount Maunganui | 7:15 PM / 11:45 AM |
| Oct 3 | 2nd T20I | Mount Maunganui | 7:15 PM / 11:45 AM |
| Oct 4 | 3rd T20I | Mount Maunganui | 7:15 PM / 11:45 AM |
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What about the squads?
Australia have announced their touring party for the T20I series. They have retained most of the squad, which hammered South Africa back home in August.
But players like Marcus Stoinis, Matt Short, and Xavier Bartlett have returned to the squad. Meanwhile, the tourists will miss Pat Cummins due to injury and Mitchell Starc, who retired from the shortest format.
Australia Squad: Mitchell Marsh (c), Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matt Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Owen, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa
Michael Bracewell will captain the Kiwis in the absence of regular skipper Mitchell Santner. Kyle Jamieson and Ben Sears will return to the squad strengthen the pace attack. Kane Williamson, meanwhile, will miss out the series, though he remains in the mix for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
New Zealand Squad: Michael Bracewell (c), Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Bevon Jacobs, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Ben Sears, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi
Finally, where to watch the New Zealand vs Australia 2025 T20I series?
For the home fans in New Zealand, the T20I series will be broadcast on TVNZ+. In Australia, Fox Cricket and Kayo Sports will bring the action on TV and other devices.
The Indian fans have plenty of options to choose from, with the telecast available on Sony Sports Network, while the series will be livestreamed on Sony Liv, FanCode, and Amazon Prime Video.
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