Due to the ongoing threat of Coronavirus, this series has now been cancelled
Australia welcome New Zealand for an intriguing three-match ODI series.
The home side are looking to bounce back after suffering a one-day series whitewash at the hands of South Africa. World Cup finalists New Zealand meet their rivals in far higher spirits after an impressive ODI series success on home soil against India.
The last time these two sides met in one-day cricket was during the group stages of the 2019 World Cup in England. That saw Australia come out on top with an 86-run victory.
Australia vs New Zealand 2020 – ODI Schedule
The teams will play three ODIs over eight days in Australia. The first two clashes will both be held at the SCG before the third and final contest is hosted by Hobart.
1st ODI: Friday 13th March 2020
Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney.
Start Time: 09:00 (IST), 03:30 (GMT)
2nd ODI: Saturday 14th March 2020
Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Start Time: 06:00 (IST), 23:30 (GMT)
3rd ODI: Friday 20th March 2020
Venue: Blundstone Arena, Hobart
Start Time: 09:00 (IST), 03:30 (GMT)
Australia vs New Zealand 2020 – ODI Squads
Australia have the same squad at their disposal that suffered defeat in South Africa. The only change for them is the absence of Jhye Richardson.
For New Zealand, they have included Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry and Trent Boult in their 15-man squad.
Seamer Kyle Jamieson has also been retained in the squad after an impressive start to his international career. Spinner Ish Sodhi is also travelling to give the Black Caps even more options.
Australia vs New Zealand ODI Squads
| Australia |
New Zealand |
| Aaron Finch (c) |
Kane Williamson (c) |
| Ashton Agar |
Martin Guptill |
| Alex Carey |
Henry Nicholls |
| Pat Cummins |
Ross Taylor |
| Josh Hazlewood |
Tom Latham |
| Marnus Labuschagne |
Tom Blundell |
| Mitch Marsh |
Jimmy Neesham |
| Kane Richardson |
Colin de Grandhomme |
| D’Arcy Short |
Mitchell Santner |
| Mitchell Starc |
Kyle Jamieson |
| Steve Smith |
Ish Sodhi |
| Matthew Wade |
Matt Henry |
| David Warner |
Tim Southee |
| Adam Zampa |
Lockie Ferguson |
|
Trent Boult |
Australia vs New Zealand 2020 – ODI Preview, Latest Odds and Predictions
As well as assessing the series overall here, we will also have detailed match predictions, free betting tips, previews and latest odds available for each of the individual ODIs.
Australia are made the favourites to land the overall series victory. They are priced at 1.44 (4/9) by bet365 to hit back now they are back on home soil. New Zealand can be backed at 2.75 (7/4) to come out on top after three games.
It is hard not to consider a confident New Zealand side for the win after the form they showed against India. It will all come down to if they can transfer those performances away from home, which is something they struggled with in the Test series last year. With that in mind, it is Australia who seem more likely to get the job done back in home comforts. They could be vulnerable early in the series, however, if the Black Caps start strong.
A 3-0 Australia whitewash is priced at 3.40 (12/5), with New Zealand at 12.00 (11/1) to achieve the same scoreline. It could also be worth considering the Black Caps to pinch this 2-1 at 3.20 (11/5).
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