New Zealand vs Australia 1st Test Live Streaming, Pitch Report, Weather Update, Playing 11

Check below all you need to know about New Zealand vs Australia 1st Test Live Streaming, Pitch Report, Weather Update, Playing 11.

Check below all you need to know about New Zealand vs Australia 1st Test Live Streaming, Pitch Report, Weather Update, Playing 11.

NZ vs AUS 1st Test Live Streaming, Pitch, Weather, Playing 11, Venue, Date, Time: The inaugural Test of the New Zealand vs Australia two-test series is set to commence at the Basin Reserve in Wellington on Thursday (February 29). Following the series opener in Wellington, the cricketing action will transition to Christchurch, where the second and final test match will take place.

New Zealand endured a disappointing 0-3 whitewash against Australia in the T20I series, experiencing a humbling defeat on their home turf. Australia will be aiming to replicate their success as they enter the two-match Test series against New Zealand, eyeing another strong performance on Kiwi soil.

New Zealand vs Australia head-to-head record in Tests: In the history of Test cricket, New Zealand and Australia have clashed on 60 occasions. Australia emerged victorious in 34 of those encounters, while New Zealand secured wins on only eight occasions, with 18 matches concluding in draws.

Live Streaming, telecast details for NZ vs AUS 1st Test

NZ vs AUS 1st Test won't be telecast live on TV in India. Live streaming of NZ vs AUS 1st Test in India will be available on Amazon Prime Video.

Pitch report for NZ vs AUS 1st Test

In New Zealand's Wellington, fans can anticipate a balanced contest between bat and ball. At the start, bowlers will find significant assistance with the new ball swinging considerably. However, spinners might struggle to find much purchase from the surface. Batters, once settled, have the opportunity to score runs and play lengthy innings on this track.

Weather forecast for NZ vs AUS 1st Test

The weather forecast indicates clear conditions for the first three days of NZ vs AUS 1st Test match in Wellington. However, there is a high probability of rain predicted during the final two days of the Test encounter.

Australia's playing 11 for NZ vs AUS 1st Test: Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon and Josh Hazlewood.

New Zealand's probable playing 11 for NZ vs AUS 1st Test: Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wk), Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Tim Southee (c) William O’Rourke