New Zealand will next compete against Australia in a two-match Test series. The Kiwis have already lost the T20Is 3-0 against the Aussies. New Zealand will now be looking to make a comeback in their bilateral tour by beating the Aussies in the Test format while playing on home soil.
New Zealand were phenomenal in their previous Test series against South Africa. The first match saw Kane Williamson complete a century while a young Rachin Ravindra added 240 runs. In the second innings, Williamson added another ton to help his side pick up a victory by 281 runs. In the second Test match, Williamson followed up with 133 runs in 260 balls to bag his side’s second win and the series. They won that game by seven wickets. The Kiwis will hope to maintain a similar run against Australia in their upcoming series.
The Basin Reserve will host the opening Test match between New Zealand and Australia on February 29. Having whitewashed the Kiwis in the T20I series, the defending World Test champions will be looking to bring that form into the Test format as well. Australia’s last Test series was against the West Indies. In that match, a debuting Shamar Joseph helped the Caribbean cricket side unlock the gates of Gaba and level the series 1-1. Australia will now be looking to recover from that loss against New Zealand.
Ahead of Thursday’s 1st Test match between New Zealand and Australia; here is all you need to know:
What date will the 1st Test match between New Zealand and Australia be played?
The 1st Test match between New Zealand and Australia will take place on February 29, Thursday.
Where will the 1st Test match New Zealand vs Australia be played?
The 1st Test match between New Zealand and Australia will be played at the Basin Reserve.
What time will the 1st Test match between New Zealand and Australia begin?
The 1st Test match between New Zealand and Australia will begin at 3:30 am IST on Thursday.
Which TV channels will broadcast the New Zealand vs Australia 1st Test match?
The New Zealand vs Australia match will not be televised in India.
How do I watch the live streaming of the New Zealand vs Australia 1st Test match?
The New Zealand vs Australia match will be streamed live on the Amazon Prime Video platform in India.
What are the full squads of New Zealand and Australia For the 1st Test?
New Zealand Full Squad: Tim Southee (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Devon Conway (wk), Matt Henry, Scott Kuggeleijn, Tom Latham (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Neil Wagner, Kane Williamson, Will Young
Australia Full Squad: Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey (wk), Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Michael Neser, Matthew Renshaw, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc
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