The first T20I match between New Zealand and Australia is set to take place on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. The match will begin at 11:45 AM IST. The toss is scheduled for 11:15 AM IST.

Where to Watch:

In India, the series will be broadcast on the Sony Sports Network. The specific channels include Sony Sports Ten 1, Sony Sports Ten 2, and Sony Sports Ten 5. Live streaming will be available on the Amazon Prime Video app and website, as well as Sony Liv. To watch online, a subscription plan is required for both platforms.

In Australia, the game will be broadcast on Fox Cricket (Channel 501). Live streaming is available on Kayo and Foxtel. New users to Kayo may be eligible for a free trial.

Team News:

Both teams are missing key players due to injuries. Australia will be without Glenn Maxwell and Josh Inglis. New Zealand will be without regular captain Mitchell Santner, Glenn Phillips, and Finn Allen. Additionally, New Zealand is missing William O'Rourke, Adam Milne, and Lockie Ferguson, while Kane Williamson is unavailable. This series marks Australia's first T20I series since Mitchell Starc's retirement.

The squads are as follows:

• New Zealand: Michael Bracewell (C), Tim Seifert (WK), Devon Conway, Tim Robinson, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Bevon Jacobs, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, Zakary Foulkes, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears.
• Australia: Mitchell Marsh (C), Travis Head, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Alex Carey (WK), Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Ben Dwarshuis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Owen, Josh Philippe.

Series Overview:

This three-match T20I series between New Zealand and Australia is for the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy. All three matches will be played at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on October 1, 3, and 4.

Both teams will use this series to prepare for the T20 World Cup, which will be held in India and Sri Lanka next year. New Zealand has won nine of their eleven T20Is in 2025. Australia has also been in good form, losing only two of seventeen games since the previous T20 World Cup.

Venue and Conditions:

The pitch at Bay Oval is expected to favor batting. A cross breeze could be a significant factor. The weather forecast predicts clear skies for the first match.

Series Schedule:

• 1st T20I: October 1 at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
• 2nd T20I: October 3 at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
• 3rd T20I: October 4 at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui