New Zealand vs Australia, 2nd Match Pitch Report - Match Overview & Playing XI | Australia tour of New Zealand, 2025

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03 October 2025 | 06:01AM
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The NZ vs AUS Live Score, 2nd Match of the Australia tour of New Zealand 2025, will once again light up Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, as two cricketing heavyweights battle for dominance. After an exciting opening clash, both sides will look to adjust and respond with renewed strategies in this second encounter. New Zealand, playing at home, will bank on their familiarity with conditions and depth in both batting and bowling. With a versatile middle order and several all-round options, they will aim to build stability early and then accelerate in the death overs.


Australia, meanwhile, bring their trademark aggressive cricket to the table. Their powerful batting unit, complemented by a balanced set of all-rounders, makes them one of the most dangerous outfits in world cricket. Their pace attack is expected to thrive in the bounce-friendly conditions, while their spin options could play a decisive role during the middle overs.


The NZ vs AUS Live Score is set to capture yet another high-stakes contest where momentum, partnerships, and sharp bowling changes will dictate the outcome. Fans can expect fireworks with both bat and ball as the rivalry intensifies in Mount Maunganui.

New Zealand vs Australia, 2nd Match Details

Series

Australia tour of New Zealand, 2025

Match

New Zealand vs Australia

Date & Time

03 October 2025, 11:45 AM

Venue

Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui

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New Zealand vs Australia, 2nd Match Weather Condition

06:00 am

Cloud

100%

Humidity

99%

Wind

13 km/h

15.3

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Moderate rain

Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui

Bay Oval Pitch Report

Pitch Condition

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Batting Condition

Average

Pace Bowling

Average

Spin Bowling

Average

Pace vs Spin on Venue

(Last 10 match)

Bay Oval is known for producing balanced surfaces that favor both batsmen and bowlers. Early in the innings, fast bowlers can find swing and seam movement, especially with the new ball. However, once set, batters can make full use of the true bounce and quick outfield to score freely. Spinners generally come into play in the second half, with grip and turn available as the pitch wears down. A par score at this venue in T20s typically falls in the range of 160–175 runs, but teams batting first will look for more to stay ahead of the game.

New Zealand Recent form

Last 5 Matches

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Australia Recent form

Last 5 Matches

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Venue Scoring Pattern

Avg 1st Innings

167

X

128

Avg 2st Innings

Highest Total

243-5 by WI vs NZ

X

105-10 by PAK vs NZ

Lowest Total

Highest Chased

163-3 by NZ vs IND

X

147-1by SL vs NZ

Lowest Defended

Matches Won
Batting First

9

64%
|
36%
Bowling First

5

New Zealand vs Australia, 2nd Match Squad

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New Zealand Probable XI :

Mark Chapman, Tim Robinson, Bevon Jacobs, Devon Conway, Tim Seifert, Zakary Foulkes, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, James Neesham, Ben Sears, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy

Australia Probable XI :

Tim David, Alex Carey, Josh Philippe, Matthew Short, Travis Head, Mitchell Owen, Mitchell Marsh, Marcus Stoinis, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Xavier Bartlett, Matthew Kuhnemann, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa

Conclusion

The second match of the series is not just about runs and wickets—it’s about psychological advantage. New Zealand will look to dominate at home, relying on their balance across departments, while Australia’s aggressive style could tilt the game in their favor if their all-rounders fire together. The NZ vs AUS Live Score is expected to reflect a match of fine margins, where fielding standards, death-over execution, and big hitting at crucial junctures could decide the winner. A thriller is on the cards at Bay Oval.