New Zealand vs Australia – 2nd T20I Betting Tips

Host New Zealand will be looking to continue their winning ways when they take on Australia in the second T20I of five-match series at University Oval in Dunedin on Thursday.

Kane Williamson-led unit registered an emphatic win over Australia in the T20I series opener, courtesy excellent performances from Devon Conway, Ish Sodhi and Tim Southee. With this result, New Zealand have taken 1-0 lead in the five-match T20I series and will be looking to maintain their dominance over arch-rivals Australia.

On the other hand, Australia will be looking to make amends for their mistakes made in the previous game. The visitors will be looking to make a strong comeback in this fixture.

New Zealand Form and Team News:

The home side will go unchanged in this second game of the T20I series against Australia at Dunedin.

Veteran opener Martin Guptill’s poor form continued in this game. New Zealand will be hoping that Guptill can get back amongst the runs in this contest. Wicket-keeper Tim Seifert and captain Kane Williamson also perished for low scores.

For New Zealand, the onus will be on the likes of in-form opener Tim Seifert, middle-order duo of Kane Williamson and Glenn Phillips, to deliver the bulk of the runs.

Despite being reduced to 19 for 3 against Australia, Devon Conway smashed a blistering 99 not to help New Zealand post a daunting total of 184 runs. Glenn Phillips and James Neesham also chipped in with crucial scores for the side.

In the bowling department, the onus will be on the experienced duo of Trent Boult and Tim Southee to make crucial breakthroughs with the new-ball.

Leg-spinner Ish Sodhi was the best bowler on display in the series opener played at Christchurch and finished with figures of 4 for 28 from his four overs.

Australia Form and Team News

The visitors were comprehensively beaten by New Zealand in the opening T20I game played at Christchurch.

Chasing 185 for victory, Aaron Finch-led unit got off to a disastrous start as Aaron Finch, Matthew Wade and Glenn Maxwell perished for low scores. Mitchell Marsh was the only player who showed fight with the bat.

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the experienced trio of Aaron Finch, Glenn Maxwell and Matthew Wade to deliver notable scores in this contest.

The team management will be hoping that the likes of Josh Philippe, Marcus Stoinis and Mitchell Marsh can deliver crucial runs for the side in this fixture.

In the bowling department, Jhye Richardson was the pick of the bowlers and picked up two wickets from his four overs. Daniel Sams, Kane Richardson and Ashton Agar conceded a lot of runs and will be keen to put in an improved bowling performance

Odds by Casumo

According to the Casumo sportsbook, New Zealand will be favorites to win the second game of the T20I series. For the second game of the T20I series, New Zealand are placed at 1.80 odds, while Australia at 2.00 odds.

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Our Tipster’s Angle

The opening game of the T20I series was comprehensively won by New Zealand. With batting lineup firing on all cylinders and home advantage, New Zealand will be looking to dominate the proceedings with bat and ball against Australia.

On the other hand, Aaron Finch will need to the way with the bat in order for Australia to level the five-match series.

So, our prediction is for New Zealand to register a comfortable win in the second T20I at Dunedin.

Tip 1: Devon Conway to continue his sensational form at Dunedin

Since making his T20 debut for New Zealand against West Indies in 2020, Devon Conway has provided much-needed firepower to the middle-order with his attacking strokeplay. In seven matches played for New Zealand, Conway has accumulated 273 runs at a staggering average of 91.00 with three half-centuries to his name.

The home side will be hoping that Conway can continue his merry ways with the bat at Dunedin. So we are backing Devon Conway to score 30 runs or [email protected]

Conclusion

Expect New Zealand to take 2-0 lead in the five-match T20I series.

1. Devon Conway to score 30 runs or more-New [email protected]

 

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