New Zealand vs Australia 1st T20I Highlights 2025

Date: Wednesday, 1 October 2025
Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
Series: Australia tour of New Zealand 2025

New Zealand Innings

New Zealand suffered early blows as Seifert, Conway, and Chapman fell quickly, leaving the top order unstable. But Tim Robinson anchored the innings with a majestic 106 off 66 balls, and Daryl Mitchell added 34 runs to support. Despite quality spells from Hazlewood and Zampa, the Kiwis managed to post 181 runs in their 20 overs. Dwarshuis was the most effective Australian bowler, claiming two wickets.

Australia Chase

Australia’s reply was ruthless. Mitchell Marsh took control with an explosive 85 off 43 balls, while Travis Head chipped in with 31, Matthew Short scored 29, and Tim David unleashed 21 off 12. The target of 182 was overtaken in just 16.3 overs. Matt Henry picked up two wickets for New Zealand, but the bowlers hardly got a grip on the Australian assault.

Match Summary

• New Zealand: 181/6 (20 overs)
• Australia: 182/4 (16.3 overs)
• Result: Australia won by 6 wickets

📊 Key Stats & Moments

• Robinson’s maiden T20I ton gave New Zealand hope.
• Marsh’s furious opening knock sealed the chase.
• Early wickets meant NZ never fully settled despite the recovery.
• Travis, Short, and David kept the momentum going.

Teams

New Zealand XI: Seifert (wk), Conway, Robinson, Daryl Mitchell, Chapman, Jacobs, Bracewell (c), Foulkes, Jamieson, Henry, Duffy.

Australia XI: Head, Marsh (c), Short, David, Carey (wk), Stoinis, Owen, Dwarshuis, Bartlett, Zampa, Hazlewood.

Head to Head & Rankings

• T20Is played: 19
• New Zealand wins: 6
• Australia wins: 13
• NZ T20I ranking: 2nd
• AUS T20I ranking: 4th

Form Guide

New Zealand: WLWWW

Australia: WWWWW

Event Details

• Series: Australia tour of New Zealand 2025
• Match timings: 06:15 AM GMT | 07:15 PM Local
• Umpires: Chris Brown, Shaun Haig
• TV Umpire: Wayne Knights
• Match Referee: Prakash Bhatt
• Reserve Umpire: Cory Black
• Match number: T20I No. 3491

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