New Zealand vs Australia 1st T20I Live Cricket Score And Updates

New Zealand vs Australia 1st T20I Live Cricket Score: New Zealand face Australia in the first T20I encounter in Wellington on Wednesday in the three-match series. New Zealand won their last meeting in the shortest format as they clinch the match by 89 runs in October 2022 in Sydney. The Black Caps and Australia last met in a T20 series three years ago, with hosts New Zealand winning 3-2. (Scorecard)

Meanwhile, led by Mitchell Marsh, Australia enters the contest on the back of a triumphant streak against the Windies in both ODIs and T20Is. The team flaunts a formidable batting unit spearheaded by the dynamic openers David Warner and Travis Head. The middle order is fortified by the likes of Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Josh Inglis, Tim David, and the in-form Glenn Maxwell. The seam bowling attack comprises Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, and the very impressive Spencer Johnson, while the spin duo of Adam Zampa and Matthew Short adds depth to the bowling arsenal, with Short also providing aggressive batting prowess when needed. The squad remains largely unchanged from their recent encounter against the Windies and would want to continue their dominance over their neighbors now. Who will take the first match? Will the Kiwis assert their dominance over 'Straya'? Or will the tourists upset the hosts? We shall find out as we bring you the Toss and Team Updates shortly. Stay tuned.

New Zealand, playing on home turf, has enjoyed a stellar home season thus far, triumphing over Bangladesh initially and recently dominating South Africa in a thrilling two-match Test series. Under the leadership of Mitchell Santner, the Kiwis boast a formidable batting lineup characterized by a blend of aggression and