The New Zealand vs. Australia 3rd T20I is set to take place on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. Here's how you can catch the action live on TV and online:
When and Where
- Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025.
- Time: 11:45 AM IST.
- Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui.
Live Streaming and TV Broadcast Details
- India: The live telecast of the match will be available on Sony Sports Network. Live streaming will also be available on the SonyLiv app and FanCode.
- Australia: You can watch the match live on Kayo Sports or Foxtel with a subscription.
- New Zealand: The match will be broadcast live on TVNZ+ and TVNZ 1, with Sport Nation providing audio commentary.
- Other Regions: In the UK, all three T20 matches between New Zealand and Australia will be shown on TNT Sports. Live streaming will also be available as part of bet365's Live Streaming Service.
Series Overview
Australia currently leads the three-match series 1-0. They won the first T20I by six wickets. The second T20I was abandoned due to rain after only 2.1 overs were possible. Australia has already retained the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy.
Squads
The squads for both teams are as follows:
- New Zealand: Tim Seifert (wk), Devon Conway, Tim Robinson, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Bevon Jacobs, Michael Bracewell (c), Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, Ish Sodhi, James Neesham, Ben Sears.
- Australia: Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Matthew Short, Tim David, Alex Carey (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Owen, Ben Dwarshuis, Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Sean Abbott, Matthew Kuhnemann, Josh Philippe.
Players to Watch
- Mitchell Marsh (Australia): Marsh is in excellent form in T20Is and is also close to reaching 7,000 international runs. He played a match-winning innings in the first T20I, scoring 85 runs.
- Tim Robinson (New Zealand): Robinson scored a century in the first T20I and made a solid impression.
- Tim Seifert (New Zealand): Seifert is known for his aggressive batting style and ability to attack from the first ball.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Bay Oval is generally good for batting, offering a flat surface with good bounce and carry. It favors aggressive stroke makers, especially in the first innings. However, pacers may find some seam movement early on, and spinners could become useful as the game progresses. A par total is expected to be between 180 and 190.
Weather Conditions
The weather is expected to be cool throughout the match, with a 10% chance of rain. The temperature is likely to be between 9-14°C. The wind speed may assist bowlers in swinging the new ball.
