Australia vs New Zealand Prediction: Finalist of 2015 world cup will battle

Australia and New Zealand are going head to head in the 27th game of the ICC World Cup 2023 at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala on 28th October. New Zealand have lost only one of their games against India in this World Cup and are looking worthy contenders of winning the title. Who will win this game?

Australia faced a challenging start to their campaign, enduring consecutive losses to India and South Africa. However, they have managed to reverse their fortunes in the past week, securing three consecutive victories leading up to this upcoming match. As it stands, Australia holds the fourth position on the points table with 6 points, and a victory in this contest will enable them to further widen the gap between them and Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

David Warner is currently in outstanding form, having notched back-to-back half-centuries. He will form an opening partnership with Mitchell Marsh, aiming to provide the team with another strong start. In their recent match against the Netherlands, key batsmen such as Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, and Glenn Maxwell displayed signs of regaining their previous form.

Maxwell made history by scoring the fastest century in World Cup history, playing a pivotal role in propelling Australia to a substantial total. The highly regarded pace bowlers have performed admirably in patches, with Mitchell Starc having taken 7 wickets so far, while Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins have claimed 6 wickets each.

Adam Zampa, on the other hand, has achieved three consecutive four-wicket hauls and is expected to play a crucial role in the upcoming match.

David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne/Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa

New Zealand had an impressive start to the tournament, securing victories in their first four matches. However, their winning streak came to a halt last Sunday when they were defeated by the tournament hosts in an exhilarating contest.

One of the most encouraging aspects of New Zealand's successful season is the collective contributions of all its players in various matches. After delivering an outstanding century in the season opener against England, Devon Conway has consistently provided solid starts and is now primed for another substantial innings.

Devon Conway will partner with Will Young at the top of the batting order. Rachin Ravindra has emerged as a highly dependable batsman and is currently the team's top scorer. In the middle order, Daryl Mitchell has showcased his explosive batting abilities, including a century in the match against India.

Turning to the bowling department, Mitchell Santner has excelled in the middle overs, claiming 12 wickets. Matt Henry has been effective with the new ball, amassing 10 wickets, and he has received valuable support from Lockie Ferguson at the other end. While Trent Boult hasn't secured as many wickets, he aims to make a strong comeback in the upcoming match.

Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (c & wk), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult

Out of the 8 matches played at this venue, teams have emerged victorious in 5 when chasing. As a result, it is likely that the toss winner will choose to field first at this location.

The pitch at the HPCA Stadium is well-balanced but presents some difficulties for batsmen, particularly in comparison to certain other venues. It features a surface with a bit of grass, which causes the ball to skid, aiding faster bowlers in generating significant pace.

Batsmen will need to negotiate the new ball carefully before attempting big shots. A competitive score on this pitch is approximately 280 runs. Since this is a day match, dew is not expected to play a significant role in the game.

The weather forecast indicates clear skies with abundant sunshine, and the temperature will remain below 20 degrees Celsius.

Australia enters this contest with a winning streak, while the Black Caps aim to recover from their recent loss to India. Both teams possess strong performers, but we believe that New Zealand holds a slight advantage due to a more balanced team composition. Nevertheless, we can anticipate an exciting and closely contested match.

Our recommendation is to place your bet on New Zealand for the victory.