Australia vs New Zealand, Cricket World Cup 2023: Fantasy XI Prediction, Top Captaincy And Vice-Captaincy Picks

Australia will be up against New Zealand in Match 27 of the ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 on October 28 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala, India. The match will start at 10:30 AM IST. The Australian cricket team, despite a rocky start and managed to secure three consecutive victories, propelling them back into contention for the knockout stage. In their recent win over the Netherlands, all three aspects of the game - batting, bowling and fielding - performed in unison to produce a resounding 309-run victory.

The Australian team led by Pat Cummins currently occupies the fourth position in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 league standings, having accumulated six points from five matches. A victory over New Zealand this Saturday would bring them level on points with the Kiwis, both at eight points.

Notably, David Warner, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne and Glenn Maxwell have all hit peak form in the competition, showcasing their best performances at a critical juncture for the Australian team.

In the bowling department, spinner Adam Zampa's exceptional performance against the Netherlands has propelled him to the top of the wickets tally with 13 scalps. Additionally, the Australian pace trio of Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, and Pat Cummins have found their rhythm on the slow Indian tracks.

New Zealand, on the other hand, head into the match on the back of their maiden defeat in the tournament. The Kiwis, who had previously won all four of their initial matches, encountered a setback against hosts India, suffering a four-wicket loss.

Following this defeat, New Zealand, who had previously held the top spot, slipped to third place, and have eight points from five matches. The New Zealand team will