AUS vs NZ Weather Report Live Today and Pitch Report of Auckland Stadium– 3rd T20I, 2024

The third T20I between Australia and New Zealand (AUS vs NZ) will be played at Eden Park in Auckland on Sunday, February 25. The match will be a dead rubber as Australia has already clinched the series by winning the first two T20 matches in the three-match series. However, the Kiwis will aim to win the third T20I to avoid being whitewashed in their home conditions by their neighbours.

The second T20I of the AUS vs NZ series was also played at the same venue in Auckland where New Zealand won the toss and opted to bowl first. Australia were off to an aggressive start scoring 74 runs in the powerplay but then lost wickets at regular intervals. They were bundled for 174 after such a solid start as Lockie Ferguson bagged a four-fer taking a figure of 4/12 whereas Ben Sears, Mitchell Santner, and Adam Milne got two wickets each.

Australia in response bundled New Zealand for just 102 as Adam Zampa bagged a figure of 4/34 with Nathan Ellis taking two wickets. Skipper Mitchell Marsh, Pat Cummins, and Josh Hazlewood got a wicket each in the match to claim the victory by 72 runs. Australia has already sealed the series by winning the first two T20Is. The first T20I was a last-ball thriller between the two teams whereas the second T20I was a rather one-sided contest.

Mitchell Marsh is leading the Australian side whereas Mitchell Santner is the captain of the New Zealand team in the AUS vs NZ series. Some key players are missing from the New Zealand side as Kane Williamson is absent from the series as he is on parental leave, Daryl Mitchell is not playing the series because of a foot injury and Michael Bracewell is nursing a finger injury.

Devon Conway has also been ruled out of the third T20I after injuring his thumb. From Australia, Marcus Stoinis and Aaron Hardie are missing the series due to back and calf injuries respectively.

AUS vs NZ Weather Report Live Today and Pitch Report of Auckland Stadium– 3rd T20I, 2024

AUS vs NZ 3rd T20I Weather Report

The AUS vs NZ third T20I starts from 5:30 am IST which is 1:00 pm local time. The temperature during the day in Auckland will be around 23 degrees with almost 80 per cent chance of rain. There is rain prediction in the afternoon during the match time as well. There is a 70% chance of rain during the afternoon according to weather.com and the humidity will be around 86 per cent.

Pitch Analysis

The pitch at Eden Park in Auckland is expected to support the bowlers as there will be a good amount of lateral movement off the surface which will be enough for the bowlers to keep them interested. The batters will have to adapt to the conditions before starting to play their strokes freely.

Weather Impact On The Game

As per weather.com, there is a 70-80 per cent chance of rain in Auckland in the morning and the afternoon. Thus there is plenty of rain expected during the match which means that the overs can be reduced and if the DLS comes into play then the chasing team will have an advantage. There are also chances that the match could be called off as there is a 70% chance of precipitation during the match time which is 1:00 pm local.

Conclusion

The third T20I between Australia and New Zealand is a dead rubber contest as the visitors have already sealed the series. However, New Zealand will be hoping to avoid the whitewash after being defeated in the first two games.