New Zealand vs Australia 1st test match commenced on Thursday, February 29, 2024. The match start time is 9:00 am AEDT (11:00 am local time) at Basin Reserve in Wellington.
New Zealand has struggled against Australia in Test matches, winning only one in the last 31 years. They aim to break this streak at Basin Reserve.
New Zealand won the toss and opted to bowl. At the end of the first day’s play, Australia scored 279/9. Cameron Green scored a magnificent century and remained unbeaten at 103 runs from 155 deliveries. He struck 16 boundaries.
Australia has been dominant in recent encounters, winning 23 out of 29 Tests since 1993, with five matches ending in draws. The two teams recently faced off in a T20I series, where Australia won 3-0.
Broadcast and Live Streaming Information
Here’s a breakdown of the TV channels and streaming services broadcasting the New Zealand vs Australia 2024 series in various countries:
| Country | TV Channels | Streaming Services |
|---|---|---|
| India | Amazon Prime Video, Fancode | – |
| Australia | Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports | – |
| New Zealand | TVNZ+, TVNZ DUKE, TVNZ DUKE +1 | – |
| UK | TNT Sports 2 | – |
| USA & Canada | ESPN+ | – |
| South Africa | SuperSport | – |
The match will be available for live streaming on Amazon Prime in India, with no live telecast on any TV channel in India.
Injuries and Replacements:
Devon Conway was ruled out due to a thumb injury. Will Young open the batting in Conway’s absence?
Rachin Ravindra was cleared to play. Daryl Mitchell is also available after missing the South Africa series.
Head-to-Head Record:
Australia holds a dominant position in the head-to-head record, winning 34 out of 60 Tests against New Zealand, while New Zealand has won only eight, with 18 matches ending in draws.
Pitch and Conditions:
There may be some grass on the cricket pitch at Basin Reserve in Wellington, which can make it difficult for the batsmen early in the game as the ball moves around more.
Early on in the game, this pitch should be quick and bouncy; however, as it goes on, it might get more even.
As for the weather, it should clear up before the match, though it might rain a little. It is anticipated that the first four days will be cool with little to no precipitation problems. On the fifth day of the match, there is a possibility of rain, though.
