(Cricket News) Australia and New Zealand are set to face each other at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala in the 27th match of the 2023 Cricket World Cup. The last time these two teams faced each other in an ODI World Cup, Australia beat New Zealand by 86 runs.

What to Expect

New Zealand have been one of the best teams in this World Cup, winning 4 out of 5 matches. Despite being an injury struck team, the Blackcaps used their resources to the best and they are a couple of wins away from sealing a spot in the semi-finals.

Australia had a disastrous start to their World Cup Campaign, loosing their first two matches to India and South Africa. Later on, they win 3 consecutive matches against Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Netherlands. They now sit in the fourth position of the points table and they are now looking to seal a spot in the semis.

Match timings

Match toss time: 10:00 IST (7:30 GMT)

Match start time: 10:30 IST (8:00 GMT)

Match venue: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala

Head-to-Head

Matches played: 141. Australia: 95. New Zealand: 39. N/R: 7

Notable Stats

Highest Run Scorer: David Warner (639 Runs)

Highest Wicket Taker: Trent Boult (39 Wickets)

Weather Conditions: 19°C, Cloudy

Average first inning score: 237 runs

Team News and Probable Playing XI

New Zealand:

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

Australia:

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.

Predictions

SpogoNews predicts Australia will beat New Zealand and they will get 6 points the board.

See also: South Africa escaped a narrow scare as they beat Pakistan by one wicket.