The 3rd T20I of the Australia tour of New Zealand 2025 will see New Zealand take on Australia at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui on Saturday, 4 October 2025. Here’s the match prediction, playing XIs, pitch, and weather report.
Match Overview
Match: New Zealand vs Australia, 3rd T20I
Date: 4 October 2025
Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
Time: 11:45 AM (IST)
Pitch Report
The Bay Oval pitch is generally batting-friendly, offering true bounce that allows stroke play. However, spinners often come into the game during the middle overs, especially if the surface slows down. A score in the range of 170–180 is usually competitive in T20s at this venue.
Weather Report
- Temperature: 21°C
- Humidity: 68%
- Forecast: Partly Cloudy
- Chances of Rain: 15%
Head-to-Head Record
| Teams | Matches | NZ Wins | AUS Wins |
| NZ vs AUS | 20 | 8 | 12 |
Probable XIs
New Zealand:
Tim Seifert (WK), Devon Conway, Tim Robinson, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Michael Bracewell (C), James Neesham, Matt Henry, Ben Sears, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy
Australia:
Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (C), Matthew Short, Tim David, Alex Carey (WK), Mitchell Owen, Marcus Stoinis, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, Xavier Bartlett, Josh Hazlewood
Prediction
- If New Zealand bat first: 170–180 → NZ likely to win
- If Australia bat first: 175–185 → AUS still has the edge
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Disclaimer: The insights and predictions shared in this blog are for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are based on current team form, player performances, and historical data, but cannot guarantee match outcomes. Readers are advised to use their own judgment and discretion when interpreting these forecasts.